Health system fails disabled moms when they take the baby home

BLOOM ~ May ~ 2023

researchhits

Disabled women face serious care gaps after giving birth

Poor after-birth care that doesn't take into account a woman's disability puts 'mom and the baby in danger,' an Ontario study finds.

Woman in pink in wheelchair holding newborn who is also dressed in pink.

healthdisparity

Woman holds child in field with sun streaming in

Raising a disabled child in poverty erodes moms' health

'This study argues that researchers and policymakers must focus on how ableism and poverty burden disabled people and their families."

parenttalk

Autistic boys in Ontario are waiting for adoptive families

AdoptOntario is looking for people who are 'openhearted to supporting a child who is neurodivergent, and understand that adoption is a lifelong journey.'

funstuff

A man and woman point to sign that says Let's celebrate minds of all kinds.

Autism is at the heart of a restaurant designed to soothe the senses

Rather than the noise and commotion of conventional eating places, Sarang Kitchen in Toronto is designed to be autism-friendly, with fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones and a sensory room.

fromtheeditor

Louise Kinross receives an advocacy award from Empowered Kids Ontario

'The award recognizes the contribution and impact of leaders and role models committed to advancing child development...across Ontario.' Louise talks about how her career evolved.

inthenews

Is Ontario helping people with developmental disabilities? TVO The Agenda

Alice Wong: I still have a voice KQED

Boston Children's Hospital pays $15 million to couple whose son died after sleep study CBS News

Paying family caregivers could alleviate shortage of providers, study finds Disability Scoop

Report finds black children hurt the most b y COVID The Atlanta Journal Constitution

How food inflation adds to the burdens disabled people carry Civil Eats

National dental plan must address major access and equity issues CBC

Tips for the first year of parenting as a high-level quadriplegic New Mobility

whatyousaid

I wish we talked more about the effect on families (mostly mothers) when kids [with disabilities] leave full-time school.

Sue Robins, Twitter

upcomingevents

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

WEDNESDAY May 31

SIBLING WORKSHOP

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For brothers and sisters of children with disabilities and their parents or caregivers. Includes an adult sibling panel. This is a virtual event.

TUESDAY JUNE 13

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY WITH JADE GUTHRIE FROM FOODSHARE TORONTO

10:30 A.M. TO 12 p.m.

This is a virtual event. To register e-mail Stephanie at smoynagh@hollandbloorview.ca

shoutouts

Picture book about autism hits #1

A Day With No Words is a stunning new children's book about a boy and mom who communicate with iPads. It's already a #1 New York Times bestseller. Read our interview with autistic author Tiffany Hammond.

Colourful picture book of mother and boy holding iPads on a walk

bookshelf

'Emma Nadler has written a truly poignant read that shines a light on the humanity in neurodivergence, the heart of parenting, and the soul of psychotherapy.'

Adam Grant, author of Think Again

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