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June 27, 2024

Holland Bloorview launches sociodemographic data collection for employees

Holland Bloorview is embarking on a comprehensive sociodemographic data collection initiative for all employees beginning June 27.

IDEAA - Anti-Black Racism

March 11, 2014

Denied child care, this mom opens her own

By Julie BrocklehurstBrennen was my first and only child, and like any expectant mother, I had dreams of giving birth to a healthy, happy...

October 4, 2018

U of T course makes room for kids who grow 'sideways'

A couple of years ago I connected with Anne McGuire, an assistant professor in the Equity Studies Program at the University of Toronto, after she co-wrote a critique of the Hospital for Sick Children's SickKids VS ad from a disability perspective.

November 14, 2019

Overwhelmed? Help for Ontario caregivers is a call away

A new help line for caregivers, including parents of children with disabilities, was launched by the Ontario Caregiver Organization last week. We interview Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, about how it works and what to expect.

August 21, 2013

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...

February 12, 2015

Son's death sparks a search for justice

In 2013 Connor Sparrowhawk (with sister Rosie) drowned in a bath alone in a National Health Services assessment and treatment unit in Oxf...

August 30, 2022

Holland Bloorview urges Canadians to imagine a world where disability is included

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IDEAA - Discrimination, Racism and Harassment Reporting Process and resources

Lifting himself up one weight at a time

Jesse was eight when he did his first push-up. He could only do one. Now, 10 years later, he’s powerlifting 100 lbs.