BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
A deaf girl writes about the pain and beauty of being different
The 12-year-old protagonist of a new book finds herself alienated from her family, who refuse to use sign language.
Taking a rest is fun in a picture book that embraces disability
'I was a kid who thought taking breaks and resting made me somehow less than my peers, and I was afraid of being different.'
'Imagine Everybody' aims to spark an inclusive world
'By the time I grow up we may be living on other planets, and I want to be a doctor in space helping children there.'
Law professor charts new path on disability rights
Dr. Laverne Jacobs is the first Canadian elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Disabled kids more likely to be left out, picked on at recess, study finds
'The more parents reported having children with disabilities in their house, the more likely they were to report incidents around bullying and exclusion.'
What does anti-Black racism look like at Holland Bloorview?
'A big part of eliminating anti-Black racism is being accountable to Black communities, so this is the work we're starting.'
Clinician carries on mother's legacy at Holland Bloorview
As a child, Carolyn visited our hospital to see her mom, a nurse. Now she leads programs here that offer early work experiences to youth with disabilities.
Sharing a child's diagnosis is 'never a cookie-cutter approach'
'A big part of the fellowship is learning how to be flexible in delivering information and present with families.'
Parents of disabled kids need to watch for 'hidden' sibling depression
'Children may not vocalize this, and if you're not attentive to it you can miss it.'
Playground design that gets everyone in on the fun
'Every child deserves access to the benefits of play.'
Autistic adults over three times as likely to die early, Ontario study finds
Are there 'things we're doing in our health system that contribute to why a group of people is more likely to die young?'
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