“For me, [what brings me joy at work] is being able to be creative and coming up with fun activities with my clients,” says Stephen Wang, a physiotherapist on the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team team.
#PhysiotherapyMonth #PTMonth

Going to a new school is tough. A girl uses an All About Me book to introduce herself and explain her disability in a new children’s book. The author is Desiree Da Costa, Holland Bloorview client service facilitator and former Bloorview School student! bit.ly/3PHorlG

It is National AccessAbility Week. Time for us to continue to reflect and take action. How can we move towards accessibility and inclusion for all? #dreamlearngrow

'I work with clients to help them learn how to do different activities with their prosthetic device(s). We do activities such as walking, stairs, running, as well as playing different games says' Alexandra Danks, a physiotherapist on prosthetics/orthotics.
#PTMonth

The Clinical Brain-Computer Interface Program empowers participants to paint or drive a race car around a track—using only the power of their minds. For many kids, it means a world of firsts. Donate to help kids like Zen experience independent play. bit.ly/3whoVZ3

Here at Holland Bloorview, we call our physiotherapists “PTs” for short. We also think it stands for “Pretty Terrific!” This #NationalPhysiotherapyMonth , meet some of the team members who help our clients & families achieve their rehabilitation goals. bit.ly/4bzdoDN

It's #NationalAccessAbilityWeek ! Join us tomorrow at noon for a meaningful conversation with Nathan Gaba and Stephen Irish who will share how we can all Create a Culture of Inclusion and give their expertise on removing barriers to disability inclusion. bit.ly/3KkkzE8

It's National Accessibility Week! This year's theme is Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All. Let's celebrate the collective efforts made by #pwd , allies, organizations & governments towards a barrier-free and accessible Canada. #NAAW2024

Our physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinical scholars are supporting the next generation of clinicians to gain the specialized skills vital for caring for children and youth with disabilities and their families. Learn more: bit.ly/3UQyurn. #MakeKidsCount #PTMonth

The 519’s Trans Youth Mentorship Program (TYMP) is a space for trans, non-binary and two-spirit youth (16 to 29) to build and improve their employment skills, access networks of support and be referred to community resources. Learn more the519.org/events/tymp/

You don’t want to miss our upcoming #FiresideChat during #NAAW with Holland Bloorview Foundation’s Nathan Gaba on May 28th from 12-1 pm. Nathan is a Black advocate, public speaker, and ableism disrupter who was born with cerebral palsy.

Register at hollandblooview.ca/naaw2024/

Celebrating our incredible team at Salute & Celebrate 2024! Congratulations to all staff, volunteers, retirees, family and youth leaders honoured today. Thank you for making Holland Bloorview a special place! hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news-e…
#SaluteAndCelebrate

Imagine if there was technology that allowed people to interact with their environment using only their thoughts. The Clinical Brain-Computer Interface Program is unlocking a world of possibility by providing independence for kids with disabilities.
bit.ly/3whoVZ3

Are you a parent in Ontario? Consider filling out the online research survey “Transitions to Adulthood: Is your child ready?” to help researchers learn about youth readiness for adulthood! To learn more, visit: redcap.link/adulthood

Our upcoming #FiresideChat with our in-kind sponsor Innova is coming up on May 28 from 12– 1 EST. INNoVA is an inclusive consulting firm that is enhancing Canadian workplaces by cultivating barrier-free employee experiences. Register at: bit.ly/3KcUJl8. #NAAW .

From baking cookies to Bollywood dancing, Zayna's care team incorporated it all into therapy sessions. Now cancer-free, this teen wants to share how her positive experience at Holland Bloorview changed everything. bit.ly/3U7acYy

The Clinical Brain-Computer Interface Program opens up doors to communication, freedom and independence for kids with disabilities. It 'helped us to better communicate with our son by using cutting-edge technology for our son’s day-to-day communication.' bit.ly/3whoVZ3

Are you an OT or SLP supporting youth with complex communication needs? Do you want to try a new access technology that uses voice and face movements to use a computer? Your feedback can help! To learn more about our research, click here: research.hollandbloorview.ca/evaluating-per…

A new study is looking to explore aging and brain function in autism. If you are an adult over the age of 40, click here to see how you can participate: bit.ly/3I9Tu3u
#autismresearch

Our physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinical scholars are supporting the next generation of clinicians to gain the specialized skills vital for caring for children and youth with disabilities and their families. Learn more: bit.ly/3UQyurn. #MakeKidsCount #PTMonth