BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
Clinicians who report low disability bias score high for ableism at an unconscious level
'There's a strong medical model in the United States that says disability is bad and sad.'
'I feel very humbled, now that I'm a patient'
Holland Bloorview therapeutic clown Helen Donnelly talks about living with incurable cancer.
Instead of a mirror, blind dancers rely on their ears, feet and a strong sense of their body in space
Every Monday, adults with vision loss from around the world join Krishna Washburn's online ballet class.
Snap-on wheelchair skis make getting out in the snow fun
The Pot family was able to purchase Wheelblades for daughters Rachel and Janneke, and have them covered by Ontario's Special Services at Home funding.
How ableism influences who gets care during a pandemic
“He said intubating her was a matter of risk versus quality of life. I was like ‘But she has quality of life.’ And he looked at me and goes, ‘Oh, she can walk? And talk?’”
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The monthly BLOOM e-letter contains our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people and groups making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
From elite athlete to disabled business owner, Taylor Lindsay-Noel has 'lived both lives'
In 2008 this Ontario gymnast was on track to compete at the 2012 Olympics. A fall during a dismount left her paralyzed. She tells us what's happened since.
'I hope I can use the power of sports to connect people to things they love'
'The biggest take away from my life is that a kid who has a shorter and weaker leg is playing soccer and scoring goals. I tell other kids with disabilities to start by getting involved and doing
Are you a stressed-out parent? Music therapy via Zoom can help you relax
COVID-19 places extra challenges on parents of kids with disabilities. The Harmony program pairs parents with music therapy students who run sessions designed to relieve stress.
For Dr. Sharon Smile, Zoom medicine lacks the human touch: 'There's a bit of a disconnect'
'It can cause a sense of "empathy fatigue," where you leave an appointment with a bit of distress because you feel like you haven't completed your task.'
The new BLOOM is here
The monthly BLOOM e-letter contains our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people and groups making the world more inclusive. Check out new books too.
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