BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Autism is at the heart of a restaurant designed to soothe the senses
'I realized as a teacher that it was hard for these families to go out for a meal.'
Amanda's mission is to ensure every child thrives in daycare
'I remind parents to see all of the strengths and beauty and personality of their child in a world where people might be highlighting their deficits.'
A boy with epilepsy finds joy in abstract painting
'It's boosted his confidence and he tells everyone "I'm an artist."'
A disabled basketball star is the love interest in a new young adult novel
'The overall message is not to pigeonhole people and not to pigeonhole yourself.'
Disability arts disrupts ableist notions of beauty and value
'Tangled's mission is about creating opportunities for Mad, Deaf and disabled artists to shift the narrative of our cultural tablet.'
'Spaces': a music video that makes room for disability
'I want disabled kids to say "Hey, I see myself in one of these people in this video."'
Get ready to wheel with your favourite Disney characters
Izzy Wheels has partnered with Disney to produce wheelchair covers that include Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh and Spider-Man.
A new BLOOM e-letter is here!
Read our latest blog stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
'We're not here to inspire. We're here to win'
A new video from World Wheelchair Rugby documents a young athlete's dream of playing at the highest level.
Welcome to starry nights, cozy beds and all-terrain wheelchairs. Four Corners makes glamping accessible
'Our mission is to improve accessibility to the outdoors.'
Answers to 'What can we do?'
BLOOM readers share ideas for at-home kid activities during the lockdown.
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