World Prematurity Day – November 17
World Prematurity Day is a day to raise awareness of premature births and an opportunity to work with partners around the world to prevent it. The average pregnancy lasts 37…
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International Volunteer Managers Day 2024
People around the world recognize the important role volunteers play in many areas of life. But volunteers don’t work alone. That’s why we celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day every year…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Tarana F.
Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Tarana F.! How long have you been volunteering at Grandview Kids? I’ve been volunteering at Grandview Kids since July 2023 until now. Has anything interesting happened…
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Five Tips to Support Vocal Hygiene at Home
Written by Grandview Kids Speech-Language Pathologist, Rikki Maintaining vocal health is important for everyone, especially in busy, active households. Whether your child or youth is learning to communicate or just…
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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…
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Acknowledging 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)…
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October 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)…
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October 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…
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October 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…
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Volunteer 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…
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