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.
0
children and youth in Canada have a disability
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developmental pediatricians in Canada
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years for research to translate into care practice
100%
of total philanthropic healthcare funding in Canada given to kids with disabilities
Our daring vision:
A Centre for Excellence in Childhood Disability
Excellence
Shape a new standard of excellence in pediatric disability care and programs.
Holland Bloorview’s $100 million Together We Dare campaign is the largest fundraiser in the hospital’s history, and the largest fundraising campaign for pediatric disability in Canadian history..