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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.
Connecting the dots
On the weekend I was in Chapter's and noticed this memoir on a prominent display: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way: The Astonishing but True S...
Need for speed
Riding an ATV on his own at camp this summer was a thrill for Ben.So I wasn't surprised when a message came home from his co-op placement...
Happy Friday!
BLOOM was ranked 33 out of 150 top non-profit blogs! Thank you to all of our readers and contributors.Just a couple of items today.Has an...
Can storytelling improve care?
Today I'm submitting a research proposal for ethics review on a narrative training group for nurses on one of Holland Bloorview's inpatie...
Henry starts school
Columbia University professor Rachel Adams is the author of the just released Raising Henry: A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Disc...
Connection with son eases one mom's focus on 'recovery'
By D. Christine BrownToday is a bittersweet anniversary for us. Two years ago our healthy son Lucas ended up in the intensive-care unit. ...
The therapy fund
We don't talk enough about the mental health challenges of raising children with disabilities. There are many studies showing higher rate...
What works in the clinic may not work in the real world
By Steve RyanMost people assume that technology is a game-changer for children with disabilities. Using it helps kids to walk faster, whe...
Pagination
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