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.
Diagnoses at a later age may mean missed opportunities for treatment
A child who is diagnosed at an older age may miss windows for intervention. Parents discuss the impact and a developmental pediatrician looks at contributing factors.
This is pandemic life when you don't 'dare risk going outside'
A Koffler Centre of the Arts exhibit features photos taken by young adults with disabilities during the Covid-19 shutdown.
New book is Alice Wong's latest take on the 'vastness' of disability culture
This year Time magazine named Alice Wong one of 16 people 'fighting for a more equal America.' Her new book is a collection of stories that reflect the diverse experience of disability.
Restraints, isolation routine for some disabled students in Manitoba
A survey of Manitoba parents that revealed frequent school use of physical restraints and isolation rooms for students with disabilities is 'hugely problematic' and 'shocking,' a researcher says.
COVID-19 is no reason to stop hanging out with friends
Holland Bloorview is piloting a virtual Rec Room and Netflix parties to ensure youth stay connected during the pandemic.
'What racism does, many, many times, is remove your voice'
A memorial for George Floyd took place today. Yesterday, Dr. Sharon Smile invited Holland Bloorview's doctors into 'uncomfortable discussions about racism and how it impacts us as a unit and the
Check out May's BLOOM
The monthly BLOOM e-letter contains our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
'We are powerful and beautiful because of who we are, not despite it:' Stacey Park Milbern
An American icon in the disability justice world has died.
COVID-19 means missed meals for some families
In Britain, a survey by Family Fund found that a quarter of parents of children with disabilities said they had skipped meals in the past two weeks due to reduced income during the pandemic.
Lockdown 'loneliness' falls heavily on youth with cerebral palsy
Everyone is on edge during the COVID-19 lockdown. But young adults with cerebral palsy face some unique pressures.
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