Diwali (Festival of Lights) – November 12
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a festival of lights celebrated by many people all around the world. Based on the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali will be celebrated on November…
Read moreWorld Diabetes Day – November 14
World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization as a response to the escalating threat posed by diabetes. While 1 in 10 adults have…
Read moreWorld 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…
Read moreWorld Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day – October 25
On October 25, World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day raises awareness and understanding for these diseases that affect the spine and the brain. It’s also a day to advocate and…
Read moreMore services for GTA children and youth with extensive neurodevelopmental needs
Holland Bloorview’s Extensive Needs Service partners with Grandview Kids, Michael Garron Hospital and Surrey Place so more families can access care closer to home.
Read moreInternational Stuttering Awareness Day – October 22
October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), which was founded in 1998. This day is intended to raise public awareness of stuttering, which affects one percent of the world’s…
Read moreWorld Teachers’ Day – October 5
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of…
Read moreOctober is Islamic History Month
Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC), observed throughout October, is a profound celebration and exploration of the rich heritage of Muslims in Canada. It magnifies their noteworthy contributions to the advancement…
Read moreWorld Cerebral Palsy Day – October 6
World Cerebral Palsy Day, which occurs annually on October 6, reminds us that there are over 17 million people impacted by this disorder. Many people wear green to celebrate World…
Read moreGrandview Kids and Ontario Tech University secure prestigious research grant
$200,000 Partnership Development Grant advances field of disability research in Durham Region. Research shows that children and youth from equity-deserving communities experience health care differently from their peers…
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