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.'
The Pot family was able to purchase Wheelblades for daughters Rachel and Janneke, and have them covered by Ontario's Special Services at Home funding.
“He said intubating her was a matter of risk versus quality of life. I was like ‘But she has quality of life.’ And he looked at me and goes, ‘Oh, she can walk? And talk?’”
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In 2008 this Ontario gymnast was on track to compete at the 2012 Olympics. A fall during a dismount left her paralyzed. She tells us what's happened since.
'The biggest take away from my life is that a kid who has a shorter and weaker leg is playing soccer and scoring goals. I tell other kids with disabilities to start by getting involved and doing
COVID-19 places extra challenges on parents of kids with disabilities. The Harmony program pairs parents with music therapy students who run sessions designed to relieve stress.
'It can cause a sense of "empathy fatigue," where you leave an appointment with a bit of distress because you feel like you haven't completed your task.'
The monthly BLOOM e-letter contains our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people and groups making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
When my son's actions spoke louder than words.
'I wanted to write a book for all teens who feel different in any way.'
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