International 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…
Read moreInternational Sign Language Awareness Day
On September 23, we recognize and continue to raise awareness of the use of sign languages around the world, the importance of protecting the linguistics surrounding it, and respect for…
Read moreSickle Cell Awareness Month
September serves as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the United States of America. Sickle Cell Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and support research about the disease, and although…
Read moreProgram Spotlight: Family Engagement
Our Family Engagement Team (FET) is comprised of caregivers to Grandview Kids clients and former clients (grads), who use their lived experience and specialized training to support other parents, caregivers…
Read moreGrandview Kids at Healthy Youth Summit
This past weekend, Ari our Research Student, had the privilege to represent Grandview Kids at the national Healthy Youth Summit in Toronto hosted by the Canadian Institute of Health Research-Institute…
Read moreCleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month — Charlie’s Story
July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, which focuses on rising awareness about cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip is a condition characterized by an opening in the upper lip….
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