November: Dates of Significance
In November, we acknowledge Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, Prematurity Awareness Month, Hindu Heritage Month, National Pain Awareness Week, International Inuit Day, World Adoption Day, Remembrance Day, World Kindness Day, World…
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Celebrating the Extensive Needs Services’ second anniversary
Two years ago, the launch of the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) marked the beginning of something transformative for families of children and youth with complex needs in Ontario. For Grandview…
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“That’s what freedom looks like for a child” – National Child Day 2025
Beth and Andrew’s parenting journey is marked by love, learning and advocacy. Married for 26 years, they are the proud parents of three children, Aaron (12), Arielle (9) and Alayna…
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From the NICU to the Hockey Rink: Zander & Elliott’s Story
Celebrating World Prematurity Day! Nine-year-old twins Zander and Elliott are rarely still. Whether on the ice playing double-A hockey, outpacing their peers in cross country or diving into board games…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Katrina B.
Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Katrina B.! How long have you been volunteering at Grandview Kids? I have been volunteering at Grandview since September 2025, so I’m fairly new! What would…
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Henley’s journey with Kabuki Syndrome: Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day
Written by Grandview Kids parent, Laura Kabuki syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 of every 32,000 births worldwide. Children with Kabuki Syndrome may experience a variety of symptoms,…
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October: Dates of Significance
In October, we acknowledge Occupational Therapy Month, International Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Global Diversity Awareness…
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Acknowledging holidays and celebrations in October
In October, we acknowledge Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Diwali and Halloween. Read more about each holiday/celebration below, written by members of our Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee….
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Mya’s voice shines through in every smile, laugh and glance: Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Mya is a bright, joyful 13-year-old whose presence lights up any room. Though she uses a wheelchair, communicates non-verbally and is fed through a g-tube, these details are only part…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Terry J.
Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Terry J.! Terry J. has played a pivotal role in the history of fundraising at Grandview Kids by serving as a past Grandview Kids Foundation Board…
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