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.

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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

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of total philanthropic healthcare funding in Canada given to kids with disabilities

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Our daring vision:

A Centre for Excellence in Childhood Disability

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Excellence

Shape a new standard of excellence in pediatric disability care and programs.

Access

Expand access to care by building global system capacity.

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Inclusion

Accelerate disability inclusion and health equity.

Your Impact

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“I dare to stand up for myself:” Dare with Alessio

If you ask 10-year-old Alessio about his favourite soccer move, he’ll happily explain how to do a bicycle kick. “It’s when you’re in the middle of the air, but.

Dare to Show Up. Give Today

Dare to Show Up. Give Today