Stories of Impact
After sustaining an injury in middle school, Jessica joined an employment program at Holland Bloorview to gain work experiences with built-in accessibility supports. Knowing that she was interested in
For me, The Independence Program (TIP) offered through Holland Bloorview was absolutely life changing. In August 2020, I suffered from a brain bleed that had led me to spend
When she’s not making art or listening to indie rock, Amira spends her time hanging out with friends, traveling and rock climbing. That curiosity to explore the world around
Between increasing costs of food, rent and transportation, families are stretched thin. And for many families at Holland Bloorview, food insecurity impacts access to care. Today, Holland Bloorview is
For Nikhail, being active has always been part of who he is. That’s why, when the usually energetic 10-year-old started feeling tired last fall, his family knew something wasn’t
When Alessandra describes Holland Bloorview as having “a sense of familiarity,” she means it. She knows the routines. She knows the activities she likes. And, most importantly, she knows
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,
A new poll from Holland Bloorview reveals most Canadians aren’t aware of a looming crisis created by an acute shortage of clinicians who provide specialized disability care. While 91
No one truly dares alone. Over the past year, we asked you to dare with us: to speak up, to stop looking away, to stand up for kids with
My name is Zen. From making new friends and finding joy in the little things, to building my confidence step by step, I enjoy life my way. I feel
At Holland Bloorview, research doesn’t stop at discovery. A new idea in a lab is just the beginning. The real goal is turning that idea into something practical a
Years ago, I brought my young grandson to Holland Bloorview for swim lessons. While I was sitting in that lobby, watching all the kids and their families, something in
The best care is about more than medicine. It’s about understanding what families carry. For families who experience bias and discrimination, non-health factors like income, race, geography, and education
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
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,
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
I learned to walk and dance almost at the same time. Dance was my first language, my way of filling the air with rhythm and story. Being born with
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,
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.
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