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A robot helps kids move in new ways

The Trexo attaches to a walker and powers leg movements so children with cerebral palsy can walk comfortably, without pain.

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Young girl in lime green robotic walker faces therapist who is kicking a soccer ball

healthequity

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Study shows inequity in cancer survival rates

'Our study makes direct comparisons between how people with and without [intellectual] disabilities do once they're diagnosed.'

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Black med students bump up against 'white man's club'

'Black medical students struggled with the idea of being the only Black surgical resident or staff in their institutions and the possible impact on...mental wellbeing.'

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Sadie loves to shoot and

score in blind hockey

'I think parents should introduce their kids to as many different things as they can with other people with disabilities.'

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fromtheeditor

'Assume that I can' is a cool ad, with a caveat

A new ad pokes fun at common assumptions about people with Down syndrome. There's only one problem.

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inthenews

Death of 11-year-old daughter prompts N.L. mother to expose challenges caring for sick children CBC


My sister was sent to a nursing home against her will The Toronto Star


Fatal shooting of autistic teen raises concerns about police response to people with mental health issues

The Los Angeles Times


Sudbury, Ont. mother forced to quit her job to care for her 6-year-old son CBC


Families of disabled children wait months for respite care due to council cuts i News


Black kids less likely to be identified as having learning disability with Black teacher CBS News


Why do I constantly have to prove my disability?

The Walrus

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My worker doesn't come in, I can't go to school, I can't get my education, I can't provide for my kids.

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Amie Richards, online

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upcomingevents


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


MARCH 26

PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK: Planning for summer camps and recreation fun.

10 to 11:30 a.m.

On Zoom Register here


APRIL 9 BRI RESEARCH ROUNDS: Ableism, childhood disability and community inclusion With Dr. Timothy Ross, scientist and director, Epic Lab

12 noon to 1 p.m.

On Zoom Register here

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shoutouts

'We're... excited about you and your differences'

Artists discuss their participation in the 3Arts/Bodies of Work Residency Program for deaf and disabled students at the University of Illinois Chicago. Fascinating!

The Ride Ahead premieres at Hot Docs

The Ride Ahead explores a 21-year-old itching to move out, start a career and find love, all while navigating a disability. Tickets go on sale April 2.

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Twenty mothers share their stories raising a child with disabilities and offer advice on how clinicians can best work with them. 'This book is a must read for anyone who is an educator or a medical practitioner. The poignant true stories told with insight and resilience clearly demonstrate that 'Mothers know best.' Marilyn McLean

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'Reading Kala's book felt like sitting with friends who are invited, finally, to share their personal experiences of being autistic.' Neurodiversity Society, University of Oxford

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'Grit and compassion bolster this exhilarating, folkloric adventure by debut author Netz. After a period of upheaval following the death of her father, disabled 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mother settle at the Slumbering Giant Motel in rural Georgia.' For kids aged 8-12 Publishers Weekly

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