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.
'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 wanted to write a book that would encourage men to be caregivers.'
'Within a couple of hours of being in the building I was head over heels in love with everything about Bloorview.'
'This is a resource that could have helped all three of us when we were kids.'
'These aren't luxuries. They're basic needs to participate in society.'
'Young people with disabilities need to know that having a child is an option for them.'
'The need to understand someone different enough to challenge one's understanding may contribute to a better general ability to understand others.'
'Educators have the ability to hear from people directly. They're not reading about a diagnosis or about a student, they're hearing a student talk about their experiences.'
Dear Everybody workshops encourage students to think about why disability bias hurts.
'I remind parents to see all of the strengths and beauty and personality of their child in a world where people might be highlighting their deficits.'
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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150 Kilgour Road
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