Demanding more for children, youth and families
In the global movement toward equity and inclusion, children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences are often left out. They continue to face troubling systemic barriers to high-quality, timely health care. From financial support to developing new models of equity-driven care and identifying barriers for underserved communities, we are advocating to end disability stigma in health care. As we confront these multi-faceted challenges, we are taking bold actions to advance a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism (IDEAA) within our walls and beyond.
Demanding more for children, youth and families
In the global movement toward equity and inclusion, children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences are often left out. They continue to face troubling systemic barriers to high-quality, timely health care. From financial support to developing new models of equity-driven care and identifying barriers for underserved communities, we are advocating to end disability stigma in health care. As we confront these multi-faceted challenges, we are taking bold actions to advance a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism (IDEAA) within our walls and beyond.
Challenging health inequities through data
Championing inclusion
Creating an IDEAA culture
At Holland Bloorview, the IDEAA office and taskforce provide valuable insight, and oversee our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible and anti-racist environment that treats all individuals with respect and fairness. The IDEAA team is leading our action plan to dismantle anti-Black racism, developing new policies and procedures to advance truth and reconciliation and using data to inform representative recruitment and retention practices.
Lowering financial barriers
In 1899, 22 determined women known as “The Ladies Committee” recognized the need to provide health care for children with disabilities, and our hospital was founded as a result. Ever since, we have remained committed to empowering children and their families to live their best lives.
Canada has one of the highest and fastest growing immigrant populations in the world. Holland Bloorview’s newly created health equity dashboard tell us we are serving some of the most diverse and at-risk communities in the country.
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