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A camera gave Steve a way in to making art
'I knew I had a need to create art, but I couldn't find a medium to work with because I have some issues with fine-motor control.'
Children's rehab can make parents feel powerless
In a new study, parents said seeking services for their disabled child made them feel uncertain, hopeless, isolated and excluded.
Check out the new BLOOM!
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Disabled Ontario women face dangerous gaps in pregnancy care
A new report reveals troubling disparities in health outcomes and care experiences for disabled women and their babies.
A child isn't responsible for your discomfort with disability
'If we wouldn't offer up our most personal history, as parents, to satisfy a stranger's passing curiosity, then why would we encourage our disabled children to do so?'
Food, film and adventure are on Julian's to-do list
Julian relies on two “support friends” to hang out at restaurants, go to events, and volunteer.
A family mentor 'gets it, so we hit the ground running'
'There’s always been a gap for peer support programs, particularly for caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs.'
An Indigenous experience of autism
'My research is about learning from, and understanding, families. I have some expertise, but the families are the experts.'
Michelle didn't tell on her bully. Many kids don't
'I started to pretend I was sick so I wouldn't have to go to school.'
Helping parents read their baby's cues
The Social ABCs for babies who show signs of autism nurtures 'an ability to connect with a partner and share positive feelings together.'
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