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.'
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'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.'
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.
'My toy is equal parts a teaching tool, a fun wheeled toy, and a piece of inclusive decor.'
We love finding films and books with authentic disabled characters.
Veronika says the support she's had from other parents on the unit has been key to her ability to cope.
'I see that our nurses and clinicians treat the children as if they were their own. That brings me joy.'
'There's a strong medical model in the United States that says disability is bad and sad.'
Holland Bloorview therapeutic clown Helen Donnelly talks about living with incurable cancer.
Every Monday, adults with vision loss from around the world join Krishna Washburn's online ballet class.
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150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 1R8
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