BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
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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.
'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.
'When things filled up to the brim, I could wheel to [the social worker's] office and pour out my feelings.'
'Sometimes clinicians know a program works but can't show it. How do you prove it's valuable to funders?'
'I liked the way Bloorview was set up around the kid and family, not just the kid. They supported my mental health.'
'I loved the idea of a role where I could listen to people's stories all day.'
A girl with Down syndrome spends the summer trying new things with her grandparents who live on a lake.
'The greatest joy is seeing something that we can leverage to give him skills he enjoys and are a potential source of revenue.'
Diane Savage is a beloved senior leader at Holland Bloorview who is retiring in June.
'As a kid, I was kind of oblivious to what happened. But as I got older I became more insecure and tried to hide that my leg was missing.'
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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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada