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.
A doctor takes to TikTok to educate racialized families on child health
Punjabi Kids' Health brings health and parenting information to 80,000 people in over 40 countries.
Nursing background ups Tina's technology game
'The perception of a nurse is no longer restricted to providing direct care at a bedside.'
When it comes to physical therapy, 'more isn't always better'
'Today we have a better understanding of quality of life. A child's physical function is only a small aspect of their whole quality of life.'
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In hospital, Sooni perfects his ability to adapt
'When things filled up to the brim, I could wheel to [the social worker's] office and pour out my feelings.'
Nora measures what matters to families in children's rehab
'Sometimes clinicians know a program works but can't show it. How do you prove it's valuable to funders?'
Time-outs helped mom cope with her child's hospitalization
'I liked the way Bloorview was set up around the kid and family, not just the kid. They supported my mental health.'
When your child has a brain injury, rehab is a confusing new world. Yael walks families through the process
'I loved the idea of a role where I could listen to people's stories all day.'
A sister inspires a picture book about taking risks
A girl with Down syndrome spends the summer trying new things with her grandparents who live on a lake.
At an urban farm, Isaiah finds a place to grow
'The greatest joy is seeing something that we can leverage to give him skills he enjoys and are a potential source of revenue.'
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