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.
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.
'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.'
A new video from World Wheelchair Rugby documents a young athlete's dream of playing at the highest level.
'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.'
'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.'
'Our mission is to improve accessibility to the outdoors.'
Students were most likely to equate disability with a disadvantage.
A research-based booklet walks parents through how to focus on health, not weight or appearance.
A PhD student studies how parents interpret the emotions of children who don't communicate conventionally.
These moms organize a weekly get-together where they can share, laugh and cry.
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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