Celebrating Ahaana: Finding sound, strength and community on Cochlear Implant Day
At five years old, Ahaana’s deep joy and desire for connection are easily observed by everyone around her. Her playful but intelligent conversation demonstrates how she is goofy, creative, endlessly...
Navigating the intersection of disability and race as a caregiver: Honouring Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month! A few years ago, when my child was six-years-old, we walked into a clinical office (not affiliated with Grandview Kids). He was happily flapping his hands, ready to get started with his Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device...
Embracing hope through every challenge: Brock’s journey
Cassandra never imagined how many turns her family’s journey would take, but loving her son, Brock, has taught her resilience, creativity and fierce advocacy. Brock is nearly 13 years old...
Jack’s resilience shines through every step: Rare Disease Day
Jack is a bright, determined three-and-a-half-year-old whose smile and spirit often arrive before his words do. To those who know him, Jack is a fighter, a leader and a little...
February: Dates of Significance
Each month, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee highlights dates of significance. These may include religious observances, clinical and medical awareness dates, important events or other significant moments...
Protected: “Roaring as one:” How a friendship between a Grandview Kids graduate and the York University Lions Women’s Hockey team demonstrates ability acceptance in practice
Written by Grandview Kids Peer Navigator, Sam K. and Ability Acceptance Presenter and Archivist, Mitchell D. About the Ability Acceptance Program at Grandview Kids If you have been following Grandview Kids’ Gather newsletter and social...
Family Support Fund
General overview The Grandview Kids Family Support Fund provides short-term, needs-based financial assistance to families of clients who are actively receiving services at Grandview Kids (including school-based rehabilitation and Purchased Services). The Family Support Fund exists to help bridge funding gaps...
January: Dates of Significance
In January, we acknowledge New Years Day, Mahayana New Year, Lohri, Orthodox New Year, Makar Sankranti and Thai Pongal. Below, read more about each date of significance, written by members...
Team Grandview achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, receiving a perfect score
Grandview Kids has achieved a perfect score in its recent Accreditation Canada survey, earning Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, the highest possible designation. To put this into context, Grandview Kids was evaluated on hundreds of criteria, including 77 Required Organizational Practices (ROPs), meeting...
Stepping Stones to School
Is your child with a disability starting school for the first time in September 2026? We warmly invite you to join our Stepping Stones for School webinar series, created to support parents and...
