Dare to challenge what you think you know
When it comes to Canada’s critical shortage of developmental pediatricians, Dr. Golda Milo-Manson doesn’t hold back: “We’re getting very close to a crisis.” There are 850,000 children and youth with disabilities in Canada—and yet there are only 159 developmental pediatricians in the country, with 23% retiring in the next 5 years. For Dr. Milo-Manson, something […]
Dare to show up
When most kids pick up a video game, it’s all about fun. For Dr. Elaine Biddiss, a senior scientist at Holland Bloorview, it’s also about possibility. Behind every controller, sensor, or playful onscreen challenge, she sees a way to help kids build motor skills, track progress, and feel included in spaces where they’ve too often […]
Dare to speak up
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 what’s right. As a kid who has been bullied for being different, I speak up when someone is treated unfairly. And I always find ways to […]
Dare to think differently about disability
At the heart of Dr. Tom Chau’s work is one simple idea: every child has something to say. That’s why he’s daring to open up a world of communication, freedom and independence for kids with disabilities. “There’s this whole notion that communication has to be with words,” Dr. Chau says. “But in many ways, communication […]
Dare to pay attention
I dare you to pay attention. Pay attention to everyone. Including kids like me. I know first-hand what’s possible when we dare to dream big for ourselves and others. When I grow up, I want to help other people with disabilities by building prosthetics that connect to the brain. For now, I spend my days […]