BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.

BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Labels are 'hurting how we build health care for a lot of kids that have needs that cut across conditions.'
People with disabilities die up to 20 years earlier than those without due to avoidable and unjust factors, according to a global report from the World Health Organization.
A new book tells the story of how a man helped his brother with Down syndrome recover from depression caused by pandemic isolation.
A study explores how hospital experiences can be traumatic for parents of children with complex medical problems.
'Every child deserves access to the benefits of play.'
Punjabi Kids' Health brings health and parenting information to 80,000 people in over 40 countries.
'The perception of a nurse is no longer restricted to providing direct care at a bedside.'
'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.'
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Disclaimer
Content in BLOOM is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor. Views expressed in posts and resources listed do not signify endorsement by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The BLOOM blog welcomes comments from readers on issues that affect parents of children with disabilities. All comments require approval to ensure they’re on-topic and respectful. We don’t post comments that attack people or organizations or use profanity or hate speech.
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