BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Eliza Hull was told her disability ruled out parenting. She didn't listen
'This book is for any person with a disability who's wondering what parenting is going to be like, or who may have been questioned about their choice to be a parent.'
'I call August my spirit guide'
'I wanted to write a book that would encourage men to be caregivers.'
School of joy: For Dani, class is in
'Within a couple of hours of being in the building I was head over heels in love with everything about Bloorview.'
When your sibling has a disability, you may feel overlooked. This online tool is for you
'This is a resource that could have helped all three of us when we were kids.'
How Canada measures poverty ignores the costs of disability
'These aren't luxuries. They're basic needs to participate in society.'
When Gabriella decided to have a child, she looked to other disabled parents for support
'Young people with disabilities need to know that having a child is an option for them.'
Kids with disabled siblings show better understanding of other people's emotions
'The need to understand someone different enough to challenge one's understanding may contribute to a better general ability to understand others.'
Ontario teachers get new tool to promote disability inclusion
'Educators have the ability to hear from people directly. They're not reading about a diagnosis or about a student, they're hearing a student talk about their experiences.'
Talking to students 'helps me unpack the ableism I experienced as a child'
Dear Everybody workshops encourage students to think about why disability bias hurts.
Amanda's mission is to ensure every child thrives in daycare
'I remind parents to see all of the strengths and beauty and personality of their child in a world where people might be highlighting their deficits.'
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