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After deep brain stimulation, 'I can't be happier'
We recently heard from former Bloorview School student Osmond Shen, who wanted to share his experience with deep brain stimulation to treat involuntary movements caused by cerebral palsy.
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Why is using electric shocks on disabled students a non-story?
Members of disability rights group ADAPT protest the use of electric shocks on disabled students in front of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottl...
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Framing disability only as economic burden fuels hate
An editorial in Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper Saturday suggests that the massacre of 19 disabled adults in a Tokyo care home one month ...
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Community keeps this volunteer coming back
After her daughter Elizabeth was diagnosed with global developmental delay, Jean Hammond immersed herself at Holland Bloorview as a famil...
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‘lt is important to contribute to something bigger than yourself’: Dr. Smile reflects as she takes on a new leadership position in B.C.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital prepares to bid a heartfelt farewell and congratulations to Dr. Sharon Smile as she takes on the position of division head for Developmental Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, at the University of British Columbia and B.C. Children’s Hospital,…
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Holland Bloorview celebrates new leadership team appointments
Holland Bloorview is pleased to announce several changes to its senior management team. Learn more.
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In their own words
When it comes to mental health, it’s time the youth got to speak
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Dr. Tom Chau wins prestigious Jonas Salk Award from March of Dimes
Every year, March of Dimes Canada honours a member of the scientific community at its annual Ability & Beyond Dinner. The Jonas Salk Award...
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When a doctor suggests not treating a treatable condition in your child
Clinicians advise a parent on what to say if an ER doctor suggests 'just' making their sick child comfortable.
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Sexual violence against our kids: Why isn't it on everyone's radar?
Yesterday I was outraged to read this story about the case of a 9-year-old California girl with an intellectual disability who was sexual...
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