BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Teen discovers passion for theatre
'There have been times where the guilt I’ve felt about not doing more to help her figure out her interests is crushing.'
'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.
'I hope I can use the power of sports to connect people to things they love'
'The biggest take away from my life is that a kid who has a shorter and weaker leg is playing soccer and scoring goals. I tell other kids with disabilities to start by getting involved and doing
Finding new pathways to joy
Families look for ways to have fun while spending more time at home.
How one Toronto woman with a disability survives our winter
Snow and ice mean frequent falls for Jessica Geboers. Here are some tips the writer uses to cope with Canada's winter.
Jamming with local musicians takes music therapy up a notch
An innovative program at Holland Bloorview brings youth with disabilities and local musicians together to jam and prepare for a rock concert.
Finding time to breathe helps mom cope with her child's brain injury
Lindsay Burdis came to Holland Bloorview after her toddler Blake suffered a brain injury. A yoga class for parents helps her cope with the unfamiliar, and overwhelming, world of rehab.
As a child, Brendan had many surgeries. Now he helps other kids cope with hospital life
Brendan Prince had surgeries on his spine throughout childhood. Now as a child life specialist at Holland Bloorview, he helps kids cope with hospital life.
For Billy Price, the shoe now fits
As a freshman, Billy Price was paralyzed after falling out of a third-story window. In 2015 he co-founded Seattle-based BILLY Footwear, a line of stylish shoes that can be completely opened up with a
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