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BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
In complex care, 'no two children are the same'
'Our families have been through a trauma. What their needs look like afterwards vary significantly.'
Disability, poverty and lack of access keep healthy food out of reach
'Disabled people need an income two to three times higher than non-disabled people to avoid food insecurity, because they're often paying for caregivers, assistive devices and special diets.'
Lessons in bravery for kids with autism
In Facing Your Fears, each child chose a specific worry they wanted to work on.
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Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Eliza Hull was told her disability ruled out parenting. She didn't listen
'This book is for any person with a disability who's wondering what parenting is going to be like, or who may have been questioned about their choice to be a parent.'
'I call August my spirit guide'
'I wanted to write a book that would encourage men to be caregivers.'
School of joy: For Dani, class is in
'Within a couple of hours of being in the building I was head over heels in love with everything about Bloorview.'
When your sibling has a disability, you may feel overlooked. This online tool is for you
'This is a resource that could have helped all three of us when we were kids.'
How Canada measures poverty ignores the costs of disability
'These aren't luxuries. They're basic needs to participate in society.'
When Gabriella decided to have a child, she looked to other disabled parents for support
'Young people with disabilities need to know that having a child is an option for them.'
Kids with disabled siblings show better understanding of other people's emotions
'The need to understand someone different enough to challenge one's understanding may contribute to a better general ability to understand others.'
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