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.
Entering adulthood a tricky time for disabled youth and their parents
The Special, a Venezuelan film about a young man with Down syndrome asserting his independence, is running at the Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival.
Want to know what disabled activists are saying? Hop on Twitter
Twitter is a great space for parents and rehab professionals to get grounded in disability justice.
This disability scholar is still learning to set boundaries
Rosina's ties to Holland Bloorview include four years living at the old Bloorview hospital.
Samantha is the new ambassador for Holland Bloorview's alumni network
'As a former client, I know how special this place is.'
Explaining disability isn't a child's job
'Disabled kids shouldn't be expected to be educators when they're just figuring out their place in the world.'
Get ready to sing with the most inclusive cast you've ever seen
Most of the actors in Best Summer Ever have disabilities. But that's not part of the story.
Our new BLOOM e-letter is here!
Read our latest blog stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people and groups making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
Infants born with major anomalies increase early death risk in fathers
The SickKids study is the first to examine the impact of caring for a child with a chronic condition on the health of dads.
Answers to 'What can we do?'
BLOOM readers share ideas for at-home kid activities during the lockdown.
Ableism isn't easy to talk about. This bold new book shows you how
We Move Together tackles what it's like to live in a world where 'your body or mind is not considered best.'
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