BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Music helped this artist find her voice
'Children with disabilities, or who are hospitalized, don't have the same access to nature. Art is a way back in to being a human being in the world...'
Nursing background ups Tina's technology game
'The perception of a nurse is no longer restricted to providing direct care at a bedside.'
When it comes to physical therapy, 'more isn't always better'
'Today we have a better understanding of quality of life. A child's physical function is only a small aspect of their whole quality of life.'
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Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
In hospital, Sooni perfects his ability to adapt
'When things filled up to the brim, I could wheel to [the social worker's] office and pour out my feelings.'
Nora measures what matters to families in children's rehab
'Sometimes clinicians know a program works but can't show it. How do you prove it's valuable to funders?'
Lori Palozzi helps 'kids with chronic pain get their lives back'
They 'just want to be able to go back to school every day, or play hockey again, or learn how to pace their day.'
COVID-19 is no reason to stop hanging out with friends
Holland Bloorview is piloting a virtual Rec Room and Netflix parties to ensure youth stay connected during the pandemic.
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The monthly BLOOM e-letter contains our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
COVID-19 means missed meals for some families
In Britain, a survey by Family Fund found that a quarter of parents of children with disabilities said they had skipped meals in the past two weeks due to reduced income during the pandemic.
With Alumni Network, youth connect with adults 'who have been there'
As a teen, Luiza Lamaj wished she had an adult with a disability to mentor her. Now she plays that role on Holland Bloorview's new Alumni Network.
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