Together We Dare
To show up. To think differently. To stop looking away. Dare to shape the future of pediatric disability care.
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Dare to pay attention
240 million children worldwide have a disability. Yet, there are only a handful of research hospitals focused on pediatric disability care. Coupled with an alarming shortage of specially trained clinicians, inadequate investment in research, and barriers to accessibility, kids with disabilities face inequities in virtually every area of their lives.
children and youth in Canada have a disability
developmental pediatricians in Canada
years for research to translate into care practice
of total philanthropic healthcare funding in Canada given to kids with disabilities
Our daring vision:
A Centre for Excellence in Childhood Disability
Your Impact
I dare you to speak up for what is right. Like any 11-year-old, I enjoy playing soccer and Roblox with my friends. But some days include standing up for.