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The sisterhood in our house is built on differences
Anchel Krishna had a romanticized view of how alike her daughters would be. In fact, they have unique personalities, interests and abilities.
Did disabled man consent to sex with 'prof' who helped him type?
There is a fascinating and harrowing account in this weekend's New York Times Magazine about a relationship between a professor and a sev...
'If you see us on the bus:' The family behind the commotion
By Susan CosgroveIf you see us on the bus, I guarantee you'll hear us too. You'll want to look up from your phone or book or newspaper an...
At the Blue Jays game, my son is no longer an outsider
By Keith McArthurMy son Bryson and I were among the tens of thousands who congregated on Front Street after Game 5 of the Blue Jays-Range...
When I advocate for Thorin, I see Monty too
By Kari Wagner-PeckMy son Thorin lives with Down syndrome. Early on, professionals and lay people repeatedly assured us that all children...
'Neglect' contributed to autistic teen's death in NHS unit
In 2013 Connor Sparrowhawk (with sister Rosie) drowned in a bath following a seizure in a National Health Services treatment unit in Oxfo...
What one mom did to get her disabled son on the playground
Andrea Davila is leading a project that's raised over $500,000 to build a barrier-free playground at Deer Park Public School in Toronto. ...
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Maritza's dream: Games that make therapy fun
By Megan JonesIt started with her brother. Maritza Basaran remembers sitting with him years ago, playing video games. Jaimie, who has aut...
She shoots, Cam saves!
Cam Jenkins is Holland Bloorview's family support fund and accommodations administrator. But in his spare time, he's a goalie with the Si...
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