Acknowledging holidays and celebrations in October
In October, we acknowledge Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Diwali and Halloween. Read more about each holiday/celebration below, written by members of our Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee....
Mya’s voice shines through in every smile, laugh and glance: Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Mya is a bright, joyful 13-year-old whose presence lights up any room. Though she uses a wheelchair, communicates non-verbally and is fed through a g-tube, these details are only part...
Volunteer Spotlight – Terry J.
Meet Grandview Kids Volunteer, Terry J.! Terry J. has played a pivotal role in the history of fundraising at Grandview Kids by serving as a past Grandview Kids Foundation Board...
Charlie’s AAC journey
Celebrating International Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month In a bright and busy household filled with laughter, bubbles, Doritos and Little People toys, four-year-old Charlie is the heartbeat of...
Redefining life with cerebral palsy: World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025
Suhana's story At first glance, Suhana is like any other vibrant 15-year-old in Grade 10. She laughs during movie nights with her family, creates paintings that reflect her inner world,...
Seeing the unseen: Kaleb’s story
Celebrating Invisible Disabilities Week: October 19-25 Every October, Invisible Disabilities Week shines a light on the millions of individuals living with challenges that cannot always be seen but are deeply...
National Occupational Therapy Month
October is National Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize the vital role occupational therapists (OTs) play in supporting individuals across all stages of life. At Grandview Kids, OTs help...
Every Child Matters: Remembering, Reflecting and Recommitting
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential...
September: Dates of Significance
In September, we acknowledge International Pain Awareness Month, Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, Charcot Marie Tooth Disease Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Duchenne Awareness Month, World Duchenne Day, World Physiotherapy...
9 tips for Transitioning Your Child from a Summer to School Schedule
With summer coming to a close and school on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about adjusting your child’s schedule in order to make the transition from a relaxed summer...
