Five years ago, Dyanna McILwain received the best Christmas gift: her great-granddaughter, Ranee-Jessie. Now, the vibrant five-year-old with Down syndrome is thriving at Toronto's Variety Village. Read their inspiring story.
The NHLPA has awarded a $10,000 grant to North Bay's North Stars hockey program, providing new gear for players with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Discover how this initiative is breaking down barriers to the sport.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million commitment to the National access Arts Centre to fund programs and artists with disabilities, highlighting employment and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
TD Bank pledges $1.5 million to the National accessArts Centre in Calgary, boosting its support for artists with disabilities. Total investment to surpass $2.2 million by 2028.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million grant to Calgary's National access Arts Centre, funding programs and supporting artists with disabilities. Discover how this investment empowers great artists.
NorQuest College students and staff modify toys for children with disabilities in a special holiday event. See how tech skills are creating more inclusive play.
Community Living Toronto hosts its signature Community Rocks: Secret Garden fundraising event on November 22, 2025, supporting people with intellectual disabilities through an evening of music and celebration.
Variety Alberta launches heartwarming initiative providing battery-operated cars to children with mobility challenges. Learn how this program brings joy and independence to young lives.
National non-profit Motionball urges Canadians to adopt inclusive language when referring to people with intellectual disabilities, promoting dignity and respect.
Child psychologist Tania Johnson helps parents distinguish between normal development and concerning behavior. Learn when to seek professional support for your child's mental health.
Discover Amazon's top-rated toddler toys that adapt to growing children. These versatile picks maintain engagement for months or years while supporting development. Perfect for Canadian parents.
Nine-year-old Stella Leblanc-Beaudoin, a child with Down syndrome, helps launch the 2025 Sun Christmas Fund for Variety Village, embodying this year's theme: 'the gift of possibility.'
Lily's Dream skating initiative transforms lives for Cape Breton students living with disabilities. Discover how this innovative program promotes inclusion and physical activity.
Advocates warn that students with special learning needs are being neglected during school board interventions. Learn about the concerns raised at Queen's Park.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the alarming connection between illegal gold mining in the Amazon and increased rates of birth defects and developmental disabilities in local communities.
A determined Saskatoon mother is transforming local playgrounds to ensure children with mobility challenges can play alongside their peers, sparking an accessibility movement across Saskatchewan.