Ahaana’s magic ears: Speech and Hearing Month
At five years old, Ahaana’s deep joy and desire for connection are easily observed by everyone around her. Her playful but intelligent conversation demonstrates how she is goofy, creative, endlessly…
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Building confidence through the power of giving: Norah’s story
As Grandview Kids prepares to celebrate the 30th annual Golf Fore Grandview Kids Charity Golf Classic, families like Norah’s help share why this community comes together year after year, and why continued support is more important now than ever. The story of Norah and…
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A Place Where S Shines: Williams Syndrome Awareness Month
When 15-year-old S walks into a room, she radiates light. People naturally gravitate towards her. They are drawn to her social, expressive energy. She loves music, singing, dancing and thrives on connection. She is happiest when she feels included and known. She always strives to bring her family…
Read moreNational Siblings Day – April 10
Siblings by Siblings Program National Siblings Day is celebrated each year on April 10. To honour this, we are proud to feature Grandview Kids’ “Siblings by Siblings” program! Siblings by…
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Listening, learning and supporting: Jake’s journey
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To celebrate, we share an interview between Katy and Samantha. Katy is a parent of and a big advocate for Grandview kid Jake. Samantha…
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The power of unconditional love: Liam’s journey
Julie Beazley is a Digital Publisher, Graphic and Web Designer based in Oshawa, Ontario. She creates and shares resources through her small business, including resources, advocacy tools, printables and heartfelt reflections from life with her son, Liam. Julie…
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Home is where the care is: National Epilepsy Awareness Month
On a gloomy winter morning in Winnipeg, with clouds hanging low and snow clinging stubbornly to the ground, Vince and Michelle brought their two-and-a-half-month-old daughter, Ayla, to The Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg emergency department. They arrived at 9…
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Celebrating Ahaana: Finding sound, strength and community on Cochlear Implant Day
At five years old, Ahaana’s deep joy and desire for connection are easily observed by everyone around her. Her playful but intelligent conversation demonstrates how she is goofy, creative, endlessly…
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Navigating the intersection of disability and race as a caregiver: Honouring Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month! A few years ago, when my child was six-years-old, we walked into a clinical office (not affiliated with Grandview Kids). He was happily flapping his hands, ready to get started with his Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device…
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Embracing hope through every challenge: Brock’s journey
Cassandra never imagined how many turns her family’s journey would take, but loving her son, Brock, has taught her resilience, creativity and fierce advocacy. Brock is nearly 13 years old…
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