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.
For this mom, disability pride starts in the toybox
'My toy is equal parts a teaching tool, a fun wheeled toy, and a piece of inclusive decor.'
Media roundup: Making disability part of the storyline
We love finding films and books with authentic disabled characters.
After her daughter's life-threatening aneurysm, a mother reflects on 'the amazing things that have happened'
Veronika says the support she's had from other parents on the unit has been key to her ability to cope.
From nursing student to operations manager, Michelle found her niche in children's rehab
'I see that our nurses and clinicians treat the children as if they were their own. That brings me joy.'
Clinicians who report low disability bias score high for ableism at an unconscious level
'There's a strong medical model in the United States that says disability is bad and sad.'
'I feel very humbled, now that I'm a patient'
Holland Bloorview therapeutic clown Helen Donnelly talks about living with incurable cancer.
Instead of a mirror, blind dancers rely on their ears, feet and a strong sense of their body in space
Every Monday, adults with vision loss from around the world join Krishna Washburn's online ballet class.
Snap-on wheelchair skis make getting out in the snow fun
The Pot family was able to purchase Wheelblades for daughters Rachel and Janneke, and have them covered by Ontario's Special Services at Home funding.
How ableism influences who gets care during a pandemic
“He said intubating her was a matter of risk versus quality of life. I was like ‘But she has quality of life.’ And he looked at me and goes, ‘Oh, she can walk? And talk?’”
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