As of December 10, the Toronto Public Heath (TPH) has declared a Norovirus outbreak on the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit. Other inpatient units, outpatient clinics, community programs and activities are operating as usual. For more information, click here.
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'This film reminded me that healing and growth happen when we stop hiding parts of ourselves and let others in.'
'Young people with disabilities need to know that having a child is an option for them.'
'The need to understand someone different enough to challenge one's understanding may contribute to a better general ability to understand others.'
'Educators have the ability to hear from people directly. They're not reading about a diagnosis or about a student, they're hearing a student talk about their experiences.'
Dear Everybody workshops encourage students to think about why disability bias hurts.
'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.'
Lincoln's Cooking for Kids class has raised over $9,000 for Holland Bloorview.
'It's boosted his confidence and he tells everyone "I'm an artist."'
Christa Couture writes about unimaginable heartache, from the amputation of her leg to treat cancer as a child to the death of her two sons.
'This Boy We Made' explores what it's like for a Black family to advocate for their undiagnosed son in the United States.
'They're the quarterback, talking to all the clinicians who are helping their child and chatting with other families in similar situations and bringing their personal experience.'
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150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
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