October 2026: Dates of Significance
This October, we acknowledge National Disability Employment Month, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, Canadian Islamic History Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, World Cerebral Palsy Day, World Mental Health…
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“I am Clara”
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Before Tanya tells you about diagnoses, therapies or milestones, she tells you about her daughter. She tells you about a nine-year-old who cannot help but…
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Mitchell’s journey with Hydrocephalus
Celebrating World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day Mitchell is an Ability Acceptance Presenter and Archivist at Grandview Kids. He draws on his lived experience, love of history and passion for…
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Celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026
Families are not just recipients of research; they are partners in building knowledge that can support future generations. Read below about one family’s experience in participating in the CP-NET research…
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Building belonging through family leadership
As families transition from the relaxed pace of summer into the routines of a new school year, September often represents a fresh start. While this season can bring both excitement and uncertainty,…
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September 2026: Dates of Significance
This September, we acknowledge Craniofacial Acceptance Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, World Duchenne Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Yom Kippur, International Day of Sign Language, National Day for…
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Celebrating Camp at Grandview Kids
Testimonials from Grandview Kids Camp families Brielle: “For the past three summers, this camp has been such a special place for Brielle. She has made wonderful friends, enjoyed so many…
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Celebrating International Youth Day!
Testimonials from members of our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Elle “I think my favourite thing I’ve accomplished on YAC is just the community I make along the way. I get to meet so many…
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Living beyond expectations: Haylee’s journey with SMA Type 1
As Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month shines a light on the realities of living with SMA, Haylee’s story stands as a powerful reminder of what love, advocacy and community support can achieve. …
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Summer 2026: Dates of Significance
This summer, we acknowledge Canada Day, Fragile X Awareness Day, National Disability Independence Day, MedicAlert Awareness Month, Emancipation Day Canada, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, and Obon Festival…
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