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By Louise Kinross

Please read and share our June issue of BLOOM.

Here are some quotes to pique your interest!

-From the director of social policy at a disability organization:  “It’s incredible to me that there is zero Ontario policy or guidance around the use of [school] restraints, involuntary seclusion or informal exclusion, which includes shortened days” for disabled students. (See Health Equity)

-From a student at Holland Bloorview, on being part of an interdisciplinary team: ““We all bring in our experiences and insights to work towards what’s best for the client. Having a voice at the table, even though I’m just a student, and being treated like one of the team, is something I don’t see very often in a large organization. I’ve come away with the deepest respect for everyone.” (See Mental Health)

-From a professor of disability studies who spoke here: The word accessibility can be a way to "soft-sell the issues. What you're talking about is anti-ableism." Ableism "is embedded in our institutions. There is a reason why airlines keep destroying mobility devices. And it's not a lack of training. It's institutional." (See In The Know)

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