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.'
'I deserve equal care. What if something is missed, or isn't caught in time?'
Temple Grandin: 'The problem is that parents aren't looking at the whole child.'
Demystifying Disability is a fabulous primer on disabled experiences that is both personal and far-reaching.
'What you're doing here is the best in the world. I want to be in the best place and get the best possible knowledge.'
'By telling the story this way, clinicians can see themselves initially at the place I was and grow.'
Play and Learn is about '"You can do it" and "I'll help you" and "Let's try together." It's a little slice of paradise.'
'For four years we've been passed along and that's how I ended up in Doug Ford's parking lot.'
In addition to Americans and Canadians, the group has hosted fathers from South Africa, Australia, England and Japan.
'Children up to the age of 19 who live on- and off-reserve are eligible, and services are based on their unique needs, not what the province or territory usually provides.'
'The client is recognized and acknowledged as the expert of their own lived experience...There's no giving advice.'
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
Canada
