BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
A deaf girl writes about the pain and beauty of being different
The 12-year-old protagonist of a new book finds herself alienated from her family, who refuse to use sign language.
He spent his life hiding his disability. No more
A social work student training at Holland Bloorview finds his stutter helps him relate to teens with other disabilities.
Playing with kids is the best part of Dr. Trevor Kwok's job
'Our autism assessment is mainly a play-based assessment. I'm so lucky that playing with a child is part of my job.'
As one of three developmental pediatricians in East Africa, Susan is a rare resource
Holland Bloorview 'helped prepare me and that's the reason I'm able to implement what I learned and cope with all of the uphill challenges.'
A play-based program helps parents connect with toddlers with early signs of autism
The average age a Canadian child receives an autism diagnosis is four. Holland Bloorview's Social ABCs fills the intervention gap.
People with intellectual disabilities are at high risk for COVID-19. Why aren't they front of the vaccine line?
A large U.S. study finds people with intellectual disability are almost eight times more likely than the general population to die of COVID-19.
Born deaf, this nurse makes it her mission to help patients feel heard
'I understand how much of a struggle communication can be. I understand how frustrating it can be when someone can't understand what you're trying to say.'
Eva is doing 'things we never thought would be possible'
A six-week inpatient program at Holland Bloorview optimizes the muscle strength children with spinal muscular atrophy are gaining through two breakthrough drugs.
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Our e-letter contains the latest blog stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people and groups making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
Senate passes amended version of assisted dying bill, despite concerns from disability groups
'Bill C-7 sets apart people with disabilities and disabling conditions as the only Canadians to be offered assistance in dying when they are not actually nearing death.'
Most doctors hold distorted view of disabled life, American survey finds
A new study in Health Affairs found 82.4 per cent of 714 doctors across the United States don't think it's possible to live well with a significant disability.
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