Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road M4G 1R8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Check out Christopher Paunil Designs on etalk talking about the amazing Designing Minds Silent Auction to support Holland Bloorview’s ‘Facing Your Fears’ program! Thank you for your fab designer donation! Learn more about the auction at www.designingminds.ca

Visiting the hospital during #COVID19 can be scary for some of our clients and families. We’re happy to be able to be able to provide care through virtual platforms to make sure kids get the care they need. Learn more here:

We’re looking for young adults aged 18-25 years with a disability, & parents of children/youth with disabilities to tell us how healthcare providers should talk about sexuality with children & youth with disabilities. Email Madison Giles at [email protected] for more.

"It’s really very different, because we need to think about our bodies and our movement choices very differently." Krishna Washburn is a blind dancer who has been teaching a virtual ballet class for adults who are visually impaired. Check out her story, here:

Wonder what virtual healthcare looks like Holland Bloorview? It helps families get improved access to specialized and timely care, reduced travel costs, enhanced communication with healthcare providers and better health outcomes. Take a look at our virtual care resource to know more, here:

#DearEverybody: how many people with disabilities do you follow on social media? Join us in including #disability in the picture at DearEverybody.ca because everybody deserves to be seen. #RepresentationMatters

2X THE IMPACT! Until October 1st, your gift to expand more virtual programs will be matched dollar for dollar! Donate today and help us provide more programs that offer much needed social interaction and joy to kids with disabilities virtually, here:

Do you have a question about our programs and services? Call or text the #HBInfoLine at 416-400-8876. Learn more, here:

Are you a youth or young adult who is currently employed, volunteering, or looking for work during the #COVID19 pandemic? You may be eligible to participate in our new research study! Learn how, here: https://bit.ly/2VXsSwL

We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Motion has joined us in signing the #DearEverybody agreement! Thank you for making sure everybody feels seen. You can sign the agreement to include #disability in the picture, here: www.DearEverybody.ca #RepresentationMatters

Are you a youth or young adult with autism who is currently employed or has work experience? You may be eligible to participate in our new research study! Learn how, here: https://bit.ly/33J6IkI #GrowHBResearch

Members of the HB Alumni Network ask questions, get answers, connect and share experiences. Join and discover your support within the network today. Check it out, here: www.hbalumninetwork.ca

COVID-19 has left many people nervous about accessing hospital services. To help address any questions or concerns you may have about coming back to see us, were hosting a virtual town hall. Learn more. here:

If you told Laura years ago her son would complete eight triathlons before he was 10 she wouldn't have believed you. Now she's grateful she would have been wrong. Check out his story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, here:

Why should you sign the #DearEverybody agreement? Our friend Carson says because everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. Check out his story and sign the agreement to include #disability in the picture, here: https://bit.ly/35kfTux #RepresentationMatters

We're so excited to announce that Carolina's Artisan Brownies has signed the #DearEverybody agreement! Thank you for including disability in your delicious picture! Join us in committing to disability in advertisement at DearEverybody.ca #RepresentationMatters

Do you want your very own Holland Bloorview #DearEverybody masks and t-shirts? Check out our online shop to support a great cause, here:

Coming to Holland Bloorview? When you get here, youll need to answer a few questions about your health and recent travel before proceeding into the building. Learn more, here: hollandbloorview.ca/covid19

Five years ago, David and Michelle were set up on a blind date by mutual friendsand they havent spent much time apart since. Read about how the couple were able to honour Davids mother during their wedding celebration, here:

#DidYouKnow: in an effort to continue client care safely through #COVID19, we introduced more virtual appointments. In March and April alone, we hosted 1,836 virtual visits! Learn about other cool stats and stories in our 2019-2020 impact report, here: togetherwecan.hollandbloorview.ca

Shana Tova! Wishing you all a good and sweet year! #RoshHashanah

Do you want to see more people with #disabilities on the big screen? Us too! Sign the #DearEverybody agreement at DearEverybody.ca because everybody deserves to be seen.

Today is World Patient Safety Day! Everyone at Holland Bloorview has a role to play in keeping our community safe. To acknowledge the day, our CEO Julia Hanigsberg joined a safety walk to speak to our front line workers about why safety is important to them.

We're happy to announce that Allied Properties REIT has signed the #DearEverybody agreement! Thank you for including #disability in the picture, we appreciate all your support! Are you ready to commit to disability inclusion too? Join us at www.DearEverybody.ca

Growing up, most kids have fond memories of collecting baseball cards, stickers, or the 90s craze of Pogs. Instead, eight-year-old Malcolm shows off a collection of his prosthetics. Check it out, here: bit.ly/3bee4jN via Toronto Life Visit DearEverybody.ca to sign the #DearEverybody agreement!

Congratulations to Marilyn Ballantyne, our chief nursing executive, on being named to the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC)! This is the highest honour for Canadas nursing leaders. Read about it, here:

This month Roots is donating a portion of every mask sold to help create a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities! Get yours, here: https://bit.ly/2GVK2Ge

#DearEverybody: When disability is left out, we all miss out. Because everybody deserves to be seen. Join us in signing the #DearEverybody agreement to include disability in the picture at DearEverybody.ca Why will YOU sign?

Today is #RehabilitationDay! We thank and applaud every one of our superheroes for your contribution and commitment to creating a world of possibilities for kids and youth with disabilities.

Why should you sign the #DearEverybody agreement? Because everybody deserves to be seen. Visit www.DearEverybody.ca to include #disability in the picture. #RepresentationMatters

Thank you to Empowered Kids Ontario for signing the #DearEverybody agreement! We're so happy that you're dedicated to including #disability in the picture! Do you believe that everybody deserves to be seen? Join us in signing the agreement at DearEverybody.ca

The Bloorview Research Institutes safe, onsite research visits has helped our friend Amira learn more about her superpowers by participating in an ongoing study with Dr. Teenu Sanjeevan. Read about how it's nurturing her passions to be a scientist, here:

Happy #GrandparentsDay, everyone! Wishing you all a great day with your family!

The annual CP-Net Science and Family Day is happening soon and you're invited! Join us to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day and discover the latest CP research, engage with families and researchers, and connect with the CP community. Registration closes on September 22nd, reserve your spot, here: http://cpnet.canchild.ca/en/get-involved/events

Do you have ideas on how to improve rehabilitation care? We want to learn from youth with disabilities about your views on patient engagement in research! Check it out, here: http://bit.ly/37sDgQi #GrowHBResearch