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.
Making baskets is part of therapy at children's hospital
'It's good for kids to see their clinical team outside of the hospital environment and to be in nature.'
Caring for a child with a rare disease starts with caring for yourself
'I realized how much easier it was to accept my son's diagnosis when I accepted myself.'
Fewer disabled students are getting their needs met at school
'I make recommendations that I know realistically may not happen, and I don't know what to tell our families.'
'Care Instructions' campaign for siblings raises questions
'I'm concerned that the Care Instructions campaign may take the heat off government and taxpayers to provide round the clock, quality care to adults who need it.'
Adulthood looks different for everyone. How to design flexible supports
'The transitions guide walks you through understanding and learning different skills and then gives you the examples, resources and tools you need to start trying them.'
'Wrap-around' service for youth with complex needs 'is an answer to prayer,' mother says
'These are children who may have been denied care by other service providers, including respite programs, because they engage in unsafe behaviour.'
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Fun is part of the prescription for this therapist
Lizzy Luff first heard of therapeutic recreation when she volunteered at Holland Bloorview. She went back to school to study it and now works here.
What needs fixing? Disabled people? Or a built world that shuts them out?
'The desire to see technological development and fixing as THE solution to disability allows people to continue to build and justify a world that is inaccessible...'
Disabled parents can teach other moms and dads a thing or two
'A lot of non-disabled parents are always moving and busy and distracted. I appreciate my stillness as a parent.'
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