1 in 3 disabled children has experienced violence, Lancet study finds

BLOOM ~ April ~ 2022

aroundtheworld

Disabled children face high rates of abuse, global study finds

About one in three children with disabilities has experienced violence, according to a study in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. We interview one of the authors.

researchhits

Lessons in bravery for children with autism

'We're not trying to make anxiety go away, we're trying to make it manageable, so it doesn't interfere with what kids need to do.'

greatreads

Book spread of kids around the world sharing their first words

A book shows what kids share in common

In Same Here! kids from over 50 countries talk about what makes them similar and different. Disability is one part of diversity.

researchhits

Disability, poverty and inaccessibility keep healthy food out of reach

Last year Disability and Society published a study about how disabled Toronto adults get food. Most said their low, fixed incomes made buying quality food impossible.

parenttalk

When Gabriella decided to have a child, she looked to disabled parents for support

'My family members were really concerned at first. They couldn't understand why I wanted to make my life "harder" than it already is.'

inthenews

My autistic brother and I Esquire

In the rush to return, what happens to the vulnerable? The New York Times

Father devastated by lack of progress on autism care BBC

The tension at the heart of 'CODA' The Atlantic

Lily Lainoff wants to change the way you see disability in fiction Paste Magazine

Wisconsin hospital kills Down syndrome teenager WSAU

'The Simpsons' makes history with first deaf voice actor Variety

16 disabled women and femmes you need to be following World Institute on Disability

My elder son resents his brother's special needs

The Guardian

What people with disabilities wish fellow travellers would know and do USA Today

Museum show highlights media makers on the autism spectrum The New York Times

whatyousaid

The interview with Chris Gabbard was so interesting ('I call August my spirit guide,' March 16). I love how he rethought everything he believed about medicine and the role of men in caregiving.

Barb Fishbein, online

upcomingevents

See Holland Bloorview's Events listing and click on the month for more details.

APRIL 21 *On Zoom

SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM

6-7 p.m.

For siblings aged 7-18.

MAY 17 *On Zoom

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK: Let's talk about sleep strategies 6:30 -8 p.m.

Open discussion for all parents and caregivers.

Contact Stephanie Moynaghh at smoynagh@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220, ext. 6146.

shoutouts

Say hi to Ameera!

This green, furry eight-year-old loves science and has a spinal cord injury. She'll appear on the local version of Sesame Street in the Middle East and North Africa, which focuses on issues faced by refugees.

Sesame Street characters, green one in the middle uses crutches

bookshelf

'Part tender coming-of-age story, part electrifying tale of political awakening, part heartfelt love letter to Deaf culture, True Biz is wholly a wonder.'

Celeste Ng

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