BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
'It's like the only thing I'm allowed to be is strong'
A study that found suicidal thoughts common in parents of disabled children has been the most read BLOOM story since it was published in August 2024, reaching over 6,100 people.
Ableism is the idea that some bodies and minds are better than others
Only one-third of Canadians know what ableism is. Holland Bloorview's new campaign aims to change that.
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Read our latest blog stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
For many Ontario families, cost puts an accessible van out of reach
President's Choice Children's Charity used to support minivan purchases for disabled children. Since it changed focus in 2018, no other charity has stepped up to fill the gap.
How cities disable people who move differently
'I want to shine a light on the spaces, however large or small, where there is a clear lack of justice in the experience of disabled people.'
'We're not here to inspire. We're here to win'
A new video from World Wheelchair Rugby documents a young athlete's dream of playing at the highest level.
Amid the pandemic, Jake's Jam keeps the music flowing
'For some people it's friendship. For others, it's finding their voice. For some performers, it's something to work on and master and perform each week.'
Social worker is 'the glue' that keeps families together
'I like being that touchpoint for families, allowing them to talk through their emotions and stressors, and come up with their own strategies and supports.'
Welcome to starry nights, cozy beds and all-terrain wheelchairs. Four Corners makes glamping accessible
'Our mission is to improve accessibility to the outdoors.'
Study of Grade 4 students finds most have already adopted a deficit view of disability
Students were most likely to equate disability with a disadvantage.
When your child says 'I don't like my body,' how do you respond? A new guide prepares parents
A research-based booklet walks parents through how to focus on health, not weight or appearance.
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