October: Dates of Significance
In October, we acknowledge Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Canadian Islamic History Month, Women’s…
Read moreAcknowledging holidays/celebrations in October
In October, we acknowledge Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Diwali. Below, read more about each holiday/celebration written by members of our Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)…
Read moreOctober 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day
World Cerebral Palsy Day, which occurs annually on October 6, reminds us that this disorder impacts over 17 million people. Many people wear green to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy (CP)…
Read moreOctober 20-26: Invisible Disabilities Week – Zayla’s Story
Grandview Kids serves many children and youth with various medical diagnoses. A large population of these children and youth have disabilities that are sometimes referred to as “invisible disabilities.” According…
Read moreOctober 20-26: Canadian Down Syndrome Week – Ariana’s Story
Written by a Grandview parent My husband and I are proud parents to three beautiful children, ages seven, five and three months. There is never a dull moment in our…
Read moreVolunteer Spotlight – Kerry L.
Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Kerry L.! How long have you been volunteering at Grandview Kids? Since June 2023! Has anything interesting happened to you while you were volunteering at Grandview…
Read moreWorld Occupational Therapy Month
Written by Grandview Kids OT, Suvaathy V. October is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month in Canada! OT month is about celebrating and raising awareness about occupational therapy, a very diverse profession…
Read moreLGBT History Month
Originating in the United States as Lesbian and Gay History Month in 1994, it is a month-long observance of the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights…
Read moreThe IDEA Study logo and what it means
The IDEA Study is a research study that Grandview Kids and Ontario Tech University have partnered on. It investigates the intersection of race and disability and how this intersection affects…
Read moreSeptember: Dates of Significance
In September, we acknowledge International Pain Awareness Month, Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, Ganesh Chaturthi, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day, Worldwide Cystic Fibrosis Day, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day, World Suicide Prevention…
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