"This is the largest donation in Canadian history ... to support, from childhood straight through to elderhood, people who have disabilities," Holland Bloorview Foundation president Sandra Hawken told CBC Toronto in an interview, calling the gift "historic." The donation will enable development in brain-computer interfaces, prosthetics, and enhance robotics and arts programs to reach more Canadians needing support.
"It's about bringing 11 organizations who've never collaborated before together and ensuring that the face of disability is changed in Canada." This partnership aims to address inequities and provide comprehensive solutions for those with disabilities across the nation.
Hawken says the Slaight Family Foundation Disability Initiative will help transform disability care and support in Canada, where one in four people identify as having a disability. The initiative will create a significant impact from coast to coast.
"This is going to impact from coast to coast every age level and in a way that's never been done before," she said. The investment represents a landmark approach to enhancing support systems for individuals living with disabilities.
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