BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
A deaf girl writes about the pain and beauty of being different
The 12-year-old protagonist of a new book finds herself alienated from her family, who refuse to use sign language.
What does a 'blind' photographer see?
When Mark Nicol was a kid he picked up his dad's camera a couple of times but was frustrated because he couldn't see through the viewfind...
Could surgeons benefit from a coach like athletes do?
I just read a fascinating review of the new book Do No Harm, a memoir by one of Britain's top neurosurgeons Dr. Henry Marsh. New York Tim...
How to keep climbing with a medically complex child
By Jade BiesingerMy name is Jade and I live in England at the other side of the “pond” with my husband and four lovely children. Heni...
A reading from author Julie Keon
Here's author Julie Keon reading from her new book What I Would Tell You: One Mother's Adventure with Medical Fragility about raising her...
BLOOM media roundup
Here are some recent stories related to disability, parenting and health. If we missed a good one, please post in the comments. Thanks!A ...
What Barbara Turnbull said about rehab and grief
In 1983 Barbara Turnbull was shot during a robbery at a convenience store where she was working a night-shift as a Grade 13 student. Last...
Finnish punk band rocks disability awareness at Eurovision
PKN is a punk band that's a little different. The four men are middle-aged, Finnish, and have Down syndrome and autism. Next Tuesday they...
To our nurses: You are the heart of rehab
When your child is an inpatient at Holland Bloorview, the staff you will come to rely on most are the nurses on your unit.When your child...
Dear doctor, therapist, nurse and teacher
I was delighted and honoured to interview Julie Keon, author of What I Would Tell You, on Saturday at Holland Bloorview.Julie's book is a...
Wesley goes for a spin
Wesley has been an inpatient at Holland Bloorview twice, following treatment for a rare form of cancer. Read about why seeing Wesley ride...
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