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.'
'Instead of thinking about how individual capacity... resides in an individual, what about how everything outside an individual facilitates that person's interactions?'
Although funded for 19 nursing hours a day, Kayla Schultz's son can't attend school because there's no nurse to fill the day shift.
Izzy Wheels has partnered with Disney to produce wheelchair covers that include Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh and Spider-Man.
Only one-third of Canadians know what ableism is. Holland Bloorview's new campaign aims to change that.
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.
President's Choice Children's Charity used to support minivan purchases for disabled children. Since it changed focus in 2018, no other charity has stepped up to fill the gap.
'I want to shine a light on the spaces, however large or small, where there is a clear lack of justice in the experience of disabled people.'
A new video from World Wheelchair Rugby documents a young athlete's dream of playing at the highest level.
'For some people it's friendship. For others, it's finding their voice. For some performers, it's something to work on and master and perform each week.'
'I like being that touchpoint for families, allowing them to talk through their emotions and stressors, and come up with their own strategies and supports.'
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150 Kilgour Road
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