March of Dimes Canada’s Changemaker Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals and organizations who have made a profound impact in the lives of people with disabilities. It recognises community organizations that partner with March of Dimes Canada and have demonstrated innovation and impact in expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in their communities.

“It is a great privilege and honour for Holland Bloorview to be selected for this prestigious award,” says Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO. “We value our partnership and collaboration with March of Dimes Canada in our efforts to advocate for disability inclusion in communities.”

Holland Bloorview was recognised for its inclusion work including for leadership of programs such as Project SEARCH, a school-to-work transition program for youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities.  

Holland Bloorview is the only children’s rehabilitation hospital in Canada focused on combining world-class care, transformational research, and academic leadership in the field of child and youth rehabilitation and disability.  Renowned for its expertise in co-creating with clients and families to provide exceptional care, Holland Bloorview is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada. 

Learn more at March of Dimes website.