Standing in a hospital, Sonya and Scott waited for the MRI results of their three-month-old baby, Dylan. “We did not have any concerns at Dylan’s birth,” said Sonya. But a few weeks later, when Dylan had difficulties feeding, his doctor found a more threatening worry. “His doctor measured his head circumference and noticed a sudden increase in size. He said Dylan had … [Read more...]
Now Recruiting 2020 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassadors!
Do you know a child with a physical disability who could be the face and voice of Easter Seals Ontario? Each year, Easter Seals designates outstanding young individuals to represent children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario as our Provincial Ambassadors. … [Read more...]
kartSTART Teaching Toronto Kids How to Drive Safely + Accessible Option
TORONTO, ON – From August 4 to 7, Toronto-area kids are invited to the race track as kartSTART presented by Toyota puts on its annual hands-on drivers’ safety education program. New this year: Two professionally designed go-karts have been made accessible for some kids living with physical disabilities to promote inclusivity. The accessible go-karts look and perform the same … [Read more...]
Growing Up Prosthetic
Jericho Rodriguez has never known life without his artificial limbs. Following an eight-hour double amputation surgery on both his legs when he was just 14 months old, Jericho fitted for his first prosthesis. “The first time he stood up, he cried, and I cried too,” said Jericho’s mother, Joy, describing the very moment, a month after his surgery, she saw her son … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Conversations with Youth with Physical Disabilities Study
Talking about the birds and the bees with youth with physical disabilities can be quite taboo. The "Nobody is talking to me about sex! An exploration of how healthcare providers can have positive sex-related conversations with youth with disabilities" study at Holland Bloorview is aiming to discover how best to talk about sex-related topics with children and youth with … [Read more...]
Annual Report 2018
Easter Seals Annual Report 2018 … [Read more...]