As of December 10, the Toronto Public Heath (TPH) has declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit. Other inpatient units, outpatient clinics, community programs and activities are operating as usual. For more information, click here.
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'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
When 'it came to raising a disabled child, we didn’t know anyone in our circle who had gone through anything similar. So, I started building what we didn’t have.'
'I felt I could connect with kids on a deeper level because of my own experiences.'
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
'To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine exposure to disability-based discrimination in a large population of children with special health-care needs.'
'Nurturing hope is no small feat. Especially when we feel helpless to make things better for our loved one. Here are some of the strategies that I used frequently.'
Holland Bloorview family leader Liz Zur leads a workshop on fun, accessible, low-cost things to do in Toronto this summer.
'I’ve lived the experience of being a client and working with clinicians. So far kids have had a very positive response to me.'
Over half have skipped meals to ensure their child can eat, one in three can’t keep their home warm, and 80 per cent can’t replace items like a fridge when they break.
This Saturday enjoy Toronto's first festival to celebrate disability with a wide range of free, accessible activities and entertainment.
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
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150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada
