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 knew there was a gap in services for people with disabilities and mental health care. I really wanted to help close that gap.'
The natural world inspires many of Eddie Li's creations. You can check them out next month at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.
'When I look at myself in the hospital as a clinician, all the things I think I do exceptionally well, my rarest gifts, they're all things I learned from her.'
The Special, a Venezuelan film about a young man with Down syndrome asserting his independence, is running at the Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival.
Twitter is a great space for parents and rehab professionals to get grounded in disability justice.
Rosina's ties to Holland Bloorview include four years living at the old Bloorview hospital.
'As a former client, I know how special this place is.'
'Disabled kids shouldn't be expected to be educators when they're just figuring out their place in the world.'
Most of the actors in Best Summer Ever have disabilities. But that's not part of the story.
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