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Major Canadian cities shut out disabled people, study finds
'In terms of sectors, education services, which includes schools and universities, was the least inclusive, with less than 35 per cent of locations rated accessible.'
In music therapy, 'there are no wrong notes'
'I want them to dive completely into the creative process and learn what sounds they like and how fast or slow they want to play.'
Check out the new BLOOM!
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
'Indestructible' Harry Potter stuntman adapts to life in a paralyzed body
In a new film, David Holmes' Harry Potter friends rally to support him after his injury. But we don't see whether he embraces the disability community.
Making baskets is part of therapy at children's hospital
'It's good for kids to see their clinical team outside of the hospital environment and to be in nature.'
Caring for a child with a rare disease starts with caring for yourself
'I realized how much easier it was to accept my son's diagnosis when I accepted myself.'
Fewer disabled students are getting their needs met at school
'I make recommendations that I know realistically may not happen, and I don't know what to tell our families.'
'Care Instructions' campaign for siblings raises questions
'I'm concerned that the Care Instructions campaign may take the heat off government and taxpayers to provide round the clock, quality care to adults who need it.'
Adulthood looks different for everyone. How to design flexible supports
'The transitions guide walks you through understanding and learning different skills and then gives you the examples, resources and tools you need to start trying them.'
'Wrap-around' service for youth with complex needs 'is an answer to prayer,' mother says
'These are children who may have been denied care by other service providers, including respite programs, because they engage in unsafe behaviour.'
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