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.
Protibha Gupta leads an eight-week meditation program for parents of children with disabilities at Holland Bloorview.
'I want disabled kids to say "Hey, I see myself in one of these people in this video."'
Read new stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Families lose an average of US$18K a year when they cut work hours or leave jobs to care for a child with extra needs.
Permobil's Explorer Mini was named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time magazine.
'I deserve equal care. What if something is missed, or isn't caught in time?'
Temple Grandin: 'The problem is that parents aren't looking at the whole child.'
Demystifying Disability is a fabulous primer on disabled experiences that is both personal and far-reaching.
'What you're doing here is the best in the world. I want to be in the best place and get the best possible knowledge.'
'By telling the story this way, clinicians can see themselves initially at the place I was and grow.'
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
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada