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Getting the Prosthetic Upper Extremity Prosthetic Index (PUFI-2) into clinical use

To maintain the strong momentum achieved with the PUFI-2’s re-launch and optimize its clinical acceptance and international uptake, the study team is co-designing implementation process maps and training tools to support the PUFI-2’s consistent and successful use here at Holland Bloorview and in up…

Finding support in hospital hallways

While on vacation, Marlaina never expected to rush to the emergency room with her son Zion paralyzed from head-to-toe.

April 18, 2017

Rana finds her voice in advocacy

By Rana Nasrazadani“You're not ready for university.”A staff member said this to me in high school, in front of the whole class. Thes...

October 4, 2022

In their own words

When it comes to mental health, it’s time the youth got to speak

October 28, 2019

Keisha supports teens, in part, by sharing her disability story

Keisha Goberdhan is a youth facilitator in Holland Bloorview's neuromotor clinic. She uses her own experience growing up with a disability to support teens who are getting ready for the adult world.

October 7, 2022

How Holland Bloorview has created a workplace that embraces disability and inclusion

Building new pathways to create inclusive work environments for all

February 21, 2019

Health care for disabled Ontarians fails to measure up

Ontario adults with developmental disabilities are nearly four times more likely to die early than their non-disabled peers, and fare wor...

August 31, 2022

Taking a rest is fun in a picture book that embraces disability

'I was a kid who thought taking breaks and resting made me somehow less than my peers, and I was afraid of being different.'

July 31, 2014

Peer-led groups treat distress in moms of kids with autism

Parent-ledgroups in mindfulness meditation and positive psychology significantly reduce stress, depression and anxiety in mothers of kids...