KidsAbility is on a Mission
Rocket is a Discovery Centre accelerating research and innovation in children’s rehabilitation locally, provincially, and beyond.
We’re driving clinical impact and maximizing research translation in children's disability studies and rehabilitation sciences.
Rocket was inspired by the inherent curiosity and creativity within every child. It symbolizes limitless potential and imagination as KidsAbility embarks on an exciting journey of discovery and learning.
Our Missions
#1
Reducing Wait Times for Therapy
All children should receive timely access to specialized services, allowing for early intervention and maximizing the potential for positive developmental outcomes. Kids can’t wait.
#2
Removing Barriers to Access
Our services must be accessible to everyone who needs us. We will remove barriers to services and supports that get in the way so we can reduce disparities in healthcare outcomes.
#3
Improving
Quality of Care
Our children & families deserve the highest quality of evidence-based services. Through our commitment to family-centered care, we strive to promote the overall health and well-being of children and their family unit.
#3
Improving
Quality of Care
Our children and families deserve the highest quality of evidence-based services. We aim to optimize health outcomes and provide families with the confidence that their child’s needs are met with expertise and compassion.
Rocket Project
- Wait Times
- Featured Project, Launched
KidsAbility is revolutionizing the age-old problem of wait times by adopting a new approach. Through the implementation of group assessments for speech and language, KidsAbility is now able to assess children sooner, alleviating stress on families and expediting therapy for children in need.
Rocket Project
- Wait Times
- Featured Project, Launched
KidsAbility is revolutionizing the age-old problem of wait times by adopting a new approach. Through the implementation of group assessments for speech and language, KidsAbility is now able to assess children sooner, alleviating stress on families and expediting therapy for children in need.
Support Our Mission
Stand with us in our quest to transform the lives of children. Your support can pave the way for breakthrough discoveries and life-changing interventions. Make a difference today!
Our Research Approach
Bigger impact, together.
Collaboration and transparency are core guiding principles at the Rocket Discovery Centre, as we believe that true progress can only be achieved through collective efforts and open sharing of knowledge.
We're on a Mission.
To maximize research translation and drive system-wide transformation.
As of May 2023
$1.6M
Funding
Awarded
25
Projects
Pending
5
Research
Adoptions
About Rocket
At KidsAbility, we believe that every child has the potential to achieve greatness.
Our team of expert therapists, clinicians and researchers work together to create new approaches and treatments for young astronauts to reach their full potential and soar to success.
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Our Leadership
The quest for knowledge and discovery.
Our leaders inspire and empower our team to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and embark on a journey of continuous learning, fueling the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements that can transform the lives of children.
Latest News
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