BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
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BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
Hello peeps!Quick update. My son had his surgery to remove two benign bone tumors two weeks ago. It went much better than planned and his...
A father, who we'll call Bruce, contacted us about sharing his story in our Courage Project series. To protect his child, we have changed...
Complete our BLOOM survey by June 30, and you'll be entered in a draw to win a framed Stephimal by autistic artist Steph Coveart (above)....
If you haven't seen the first video in our A Family Like Mine series, covering diverse families raising kids with disabilities, check it ...
Here is the first video in A Family Like Mine, a new BLOOM series covering diverse families raising children with disabilities. Meet Rob ...
My dear friend Janis Purdy is speaking today on a SickKids panel celebrating PRIDE week. Here she writes about parenting a child who was ...
This is a picture my son took at Cherry Beach as we sat on a log.Dogs are drawn to him. Because he's so small, he's afraid they may jump ...
Sometimes I feel like I can't find the courage I need. Most recently it's happened when my son, who has severe disabilities, left the sch...
In the last couple of days three stories on social media jumped out because they portray such different, opposing, pictures of what disab...
5 things a doctor wishes parents knew about 'disabled' kidsBy Dr. Peter Rosenbaum1. The most important word and idea we can share with pa...
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Content in BLOOM is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor. Views expressed in posts and resources listed do not signify endorsement by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The BLOOM blog welcomes comments from readers on issues that affect parents of children with disabilities. All comments require approval to ensure they’re on-topic and respectful. We don’t post comments that attack people or organizations or use profanity or hate speech.
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