May is Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month is observed annually in May to bring awareness to the national crisis of pediatric strokes, a seemingly rare yet critical issue that often flies under the…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Bronwyn L.
How long have you been volunteering at Grandview Kids? I did my Grade 11 co-op with Grandview School, where I was introduced to Grandview Kids. I started volunteering at Grandview…
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Bike riding…where therapy time meets playtime!
Many of us fondly remember riding a bicycle as a child. If you’ve kept up with it over the years, then you know all the positive aspects it brings to…
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people.
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Danielle’s story: Autism Acceptance Day – April 2
When all three of my children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it changed my life in a way I did not expect. My older two children hit every milestone…
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April: Dates of Significance
In April, we acknowledge Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, Deaf History Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Asexuality Day, Green Shirt Day, World Health Day, National Siblings Day,…
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Acknowledging holidays and celebrations in April
In April, we acknowledge Eid-ul-Fitr, Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year and Passover. Read more about each holiday/celebration below, written by members of our Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee.
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Finding our Village; A snapshot of my family’s Autism Acceptance Journey
Ace was to be the missing puzzle piece to our beautifully blended family, but little did we know that he would open our eyes and hearts to a community that…
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Nutrition Month – FAQs about Vitamin D
In celebration of Nutrition Month, we are diving into frequently asked questions about vitamin D!
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week – March 18 to 24
On behalf of our IDEA committee at Grandview Kids, for Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18-24), we reached out to Grandview Kids staff who were all part of the Neurodiversity panel planned by Taryn…
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