Special Needs
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B.C. families with adult special needs children say they have no support from governmentFamilies with special needs children who have aged out of high school say they have been left in the lurch with no support because of funding shortages from the NDP government.PoliticsJul 16
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High demand for autism support in Regina amid pressure on family caregiversDarla Bauche is the main caregiver of her 9-year-old grandson Emmet. He has autism and is low-functioning.CanadaMay 12
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‘Things are not going well’: Well-being of Quebec kids, families impacted by social crisesFrom the pandemic to inflation and recent public sector strikes in the health and education sectors, it's been a lot for families of school-aged children to deal with.CanadaFeb 13
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Calgary family fights to ensure children with special needs have necessary resourcesA Calgary family is advocating that all children, including those with special needs, get a full educational experience, including riding the bus.EducationDec 4, 2023
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Montreal space for children with special needs closes due to floodingA Montreal multi-sensory environment, designed for children with special needs, has been forced to close its doors due to a devastating flood.CanadaAug 14, 2023
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B.C. camp helps non-verbal kids and their families thriveThe Panda AAC camp is specifically for kids who communicate primarily through a computer-like device. The event helps parents and kids learn new skills while having fun.HealthJul 27, 2023
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Beloved accessible B.C. summer camp in dire need of medical volunteersFor two decades, Zajac Ranch in Mission has served B.C. children and young adults with special needs, who might otherwise miss out on the camp experience.HealthJun 30, 2023
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Eco Vision Memramcook grants the wish of ‘bride’ with Down SyndromeMonique Thebeau works in Eco Vision's second-hand clothing store located in Memramcook, N.B. A collection of wedding gowns in the shop inspired her dream to be a bride for a day.CanadaJun 16, 2023
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Surrey mom calls out lack of rec centre programing for kids with special needsJennifer Newby says there's more than 7,500 kids in Surrey with some form of disability, but almost zero spaces for them in spring and summer programming at city facilities.EducationJun 7, 2023
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Cross-Canada cyclist reaches Simcoe County on ride supporting kids with special needsMatthew Devine, 56, is biking across Canada -- over 13,000 kilometres -- to raise money for You Can Ride 2, a charity that provides bikes for children with special needs.CanadaJun 5, 2023
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