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.
Furniture that fits every child
By Megan JonesDespite the many sights in New York, it was children's furniture that stopped Jason Nolan in his tracks. While walking the ...
'This is a love story'
The Fall: A Father's Memoir in 424 Steps is a book that will intrigue, delight and surprise you. Written by Brazilian author Diogo Mainar...
Prepare your child to take on the world
Giving a child the words and confidence to describe disability at a young age is important. That's why Grade 1 students at the Bloorview ...
Free to move, free to learn
For three months researcher Coralee McLaren watched 20 kindergarten children play in the Bloorview School—some with disabilities and so...
In the community, but alone
By Liz LewisWhatdoes it mean to be part of a community? To recognize oneself and be recognizedas a member of a social group, neighbourhoo...
What is 'progress' in prenatal testing?
Yesterday I was contacted by a researcher at Duke University who wanted to interview me about a new blood test that can detect micro-dele...
My autism and me
ICYMI. Lovely video by a 13-year-old who explains her autism, then interviews other children about how autism affects them, including her...
Look how far we've come
Earlier this year, Sheila Jarvis announced her intention to step down as President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospi...
New legal service aids Holland Bloorview families
Your child has a disability and needs regular medical visits, but your boss threatens to fire you if you take the time off.This is the ki...
'No brother or sister should grow up thinking I'm the only one'
Last year Dutch journalist Anjet van Dijken published the Brothers and Sisters Book, a first in Holland for siblings of children with dis...
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