Do you use buttons, switches & other access technologies to communicate & get things done? We’re working on a new access technology that uses your voice & face movements to control a computer. Can you help us make it better? Learn more: bit.ly/3SNVGWm

Former Holland Bloorview client Steve says, 'Up until The Independence Program, I had never done a load of laundry in my life because the laundry room in my home was not wheelchair accessible.' Read Steve's story and subscribe to the BLOOM Blog at bit.ly/3RdeM6P

Congrats to all of our budding HB Rocks musicians! 🎸 ICYMI, check out these highlight photos from the concert this past weekend! A big thank you to The Jam, Niiva, Rudy Blair and Topher Scott, our celebrity judges, our music therapists and volunteers for making this event epic!

The Bloorview Research Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Azadeh Kushki as the next BRI Research Rounds speaker. She will discuss personalized health for neurodivergent children, from biology to tech-based supports. Register now: hollandbloorview.ca/BRIResearchRou…

How can youth with disabilities be better supported in conversations to explore their sexuality? Join Rachele Manett (they/her) in a conversation about common topics that come up when working with youth and the questions they've been nervous to bring up. bit.ly/3R8L4A6

This #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth , learn how we support clients w/ acquired brain injury (ABI) + concussion. Check out how Dr. Scratch and the NOvEL Lab are helping students with ABI return to the classroom + supporting neurodivergent kids w/ concussions: bit.ly/3KuQcea

Amelia and Willow became inpatient roommates turned best friends thanks to Music and Arts programs at Holland Bloorview. From ukulele jam sessions to singalongs with the hospital’s beloved Therapeutic Clowns, as Amelia says, “we make our own music!” #NationalBestFriendDay

Wondering how you can be a better ally to 2SLGBTQ+ youth with disabilities? Check out The Trevor Project's free online guide: bit.ly/42TYgwL

Disabled women account for 1-in-8 pregnancies in Ontario, yet a report that combines findings of 18 studies reveals troubling disparities in health outcomes and care experiences for this population and their babies. Read more on the BLOOM Blog: bit.ly/4c17GL0

We had an amazing time at the #MusicHeals event last night! 🎶 The evening was filled with incredible music and great company! Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported such a wonderful cause for Holland Bloorview and the fight against #DMD 👏 #Fundraiser #EventRecap

Joseph Woll is fundraising for Holland Bloorview - Enter for a chance to meet up with him for a tour of the Toronto Maple Leafs locker room, 2 tickets to a Maple Leafs game during the 2024-2025 season and receive a hockey stick signed by Joseph Woll. alltroo.com/rally/joseph-w…

Beyond the excitement of learning a new instrument, music therapy encourages movement, self-expression and mental health in kids with disabilities. And, as music therapist Eunice Kang says, “the supporters of the music therapy program make it all possible.”

Delivering Christmas stockings and having water pistol fights were some of the ways Irene Simpson made being in the hospital fun for kids. Read more about Irene's experiences at Holland Bloorview on the BLOOM blog: bit.ly/49SJPeH

This winter, kids at Holland Bloorview had the opportunity to make splints for their favorite toys that reflect the ones they wear in real life! Read all about why Janice loved being an 'prosthetist in-training' for the day on our website: bit.ly/3Krezcs

Congratulations to UCDSB for engaging educators in a new inclusion capacity-building program. Sharing Holland Bloorview's advocacy work + Project Inclusion, UCDSB is helping support students with disabilities and combating ableism in the classroom, on the playground and beyond.

From baking cookies to Bollywood dancing, Zayna's care team incorporated it all into therapy sessions. Now cancer-free, this teen wants to share how her positive experience at Holland Bloorview changed everything. bit.ly/3U7acYy

Holland Bloorview offers families adapted bike equipment loans. So with summer around the corner, we’re shifting gears to share some tips and tricks for an inclusive and safe ride! Read more: bit.ly/44fw2fp

'I’m excited about my innovative volunteer role in BRI (Bloorview Research Institute). Bootle Blast has so many cool possibilities and applications already, and the future of our therapeutic games is bright and hope-filled!' - Alex Beaubien
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Are you an OT or SLP with clients who rely on switches and other access technologies to communicate? We’re developing a new access technology that uses sounds and face movements to control a computer. Can you help us make it better? research.hollandbloorview.ca/evaluating-per…

June is Pride Month! Holland Bloorview is excited to celebrate our diverse and vibrant LGBTQ2S+ communities and to reaffirm our commitment to diversity and inclusion all year long.