The back-to-school period can be stressful for some children. Our partner Kids Help Phone has some great resources and tips. Check out the links below: ⭐️Back-to-school guide: tinyurl.com/2dmd4wyv ⭐️Back to school: wellness resources: tinyurl.com/2smht59x

#DYK that we make prosthetics & orthotics for some of Canada’s top Para athletes and Paralympians? Meet Kebba and his prosthetist Neil, the dynamic duo who have formed a special bond as the 100-metre sprinter sets his sights on the podium for 2028. bit.ly/4cFNJsL

⌛️ The countdown is on—just 7 more days until #TDSBFirstDay! Check out the school year calendar: tdsb.on.ca/about-us/calen…

The Paralympic Games start today! By overcoming obstacles to reach their goals, #TeamCanada athletes are paving the way for a more accessible and inclusive world. Follow their inspiring journey Sport Canada! 🏆🇨🇦 ow.ly/6CO550T8LaH #Paris2024

It begins today! Good luck at the #Paralympics, Team Canada 🇨🇦

Ashley recalls growing up with “people near and dear to me who felt they had to hide their disabilities for fear of being excluded.” She’s now the owner of Kidunified, a company that makes inclusive puzzles for elementary school kids. Read more: hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-e…

Sisters Mikaela and Alessandra are all smiles for Lemonade for Possibility! Join them and host a lemonade stand in support of kids with disabilities. Check out: bit.ly/4bhQWPx

Former client and now prosthetics and orthotics technician making devices for clients at Holland Bloorview helped a Holland Bloorview scientist test a new prosthetic knee designed to prevent falls. Read more on the BLOOM blog: bit.ly/3LG5MUU

Get ready to go back to school with the Toronto Public Library! Play carnival games or join their DIY crafting party to make bookmarks, buttons, etc. bit.ly/471iBCR

Dr. Rageen Rajendram is a developmental pediatrician who treats children with neurodevelopmental differences. He’s a hip hop artist, using his music to connect with the children and youth he treats. Read more: impactreport.hollandbloorview.ca/news-makers/

Does your child communicate using sounds and vocalizations? Consider participating with them in our research study to develop an assistive technology to decode speech sounds, unlocking the potential for new communication pathways. Learn more: hollandbloorview.ca/decoding-speec…

The BRI is training the next generation of healthcare professionals around the world, including Dr. Khondaker Mamun, who completed his postdoc fellowship w/ Dr. Tom Chau. “Tom’s training hugely influenced the work I do now in Bangladesh,” says Dr. Mamun. bit.ly/3X6tw9Z

However you’re feeling about going back to school this year, you’re not alone. Kids Help Phone put together 50+ wellness resources to use as you navigate your feelings about school throughout the year. bit.ly/3suHWFb

"The fact that over 40% of parent carers are thinking about suicide is a sign of really high levels of distress," says Siobhan O'Dwyer, associate professor at the University of Birmingham. Read more about her research in an interview on the BLOOM Blog: bit.ly/3X3mIK5

For Dr. James Noble, Interim Chief of Dentistry at Holland Bloorview, #CraniofacialAcceptanceMonth is a chance "to raise awareness and promote acceptance, to learn and improve our understanding of the needs of clients with craniofacial difference and lastly, to educate others"

The BRI is training the next generation of healthcare professionals around the world, including Dr. Khondaker Mamun, who completed his postdoc fellowship w/ Dr. Tom Chau. “Tom’s training hugely influenced the work I do now in Bangladesh,” says Dr. Mamun. bit.ly/3X6tw9Z

The back-to-school season is the perfect time to establish a classroom where all kids feel valued and included. Whether you are an educator or parent, Project Inclusion has modules for fostering inclusion and combating ableism in the classroom and beyond. projectinclusion.ca

"My autism helps me relate to my son's experiences and I have been an exceptionally assertive and unforgiving champion for him," says Daria. Read more and subscribe to the Bloom Blog at bit.ly/3yOeY6R

Dr. Tom Chau and Susannah Van Damme speak to the Toronto Star about the transformational impact of the hospital’s donor-funded clinical brain computer interface (BCI) program. Read more about the changemakers at Holland Bloorview who are making the news! impactreport.hollandbloorview.ca/news-makers/

A big thank you to our family leader, Gunjan Seth, for sharing this heartfelt message in celebration of 125 years of excellence in care, innovation, and impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. #HB125