Special Needs

• ‘Things are not going well’: Well-being of Quebec kids, families impacted by social crises

  From 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.

  Canada

  Feb 13
  
• Calgary family fights to ensure children with special needs have necessary resources

  A Calgary family is advocating that all children, including those with special needs, get a full educational experience, including riding the bus.

  Education

  Dec 4, 2023
  
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• Montreal space for children with special needs closes due to flooding

  A Montreal multi-sensory environment, designed for children with special needs, has been forced to close its doors due to a devastating flood.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
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• B.C. camp helps non-verbal kids and their families thrive

  The 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.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2023
• Beloved accessible B.C. summer camp in dire need of medical volunteers

  For 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.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2023
• Eco Vision Memramcook grants the wish of ‘bride’ with Down Syndrome

  Monique 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.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
• Surrey mom calls out lack of rec centre programing for kids with special needs

  Jennifer 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.

  Education

  Jun 7, 2023
• Cross-Canada cyclist reaches Simcoe County on ride supporting kids with special needs

  Matthew 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.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
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• Kids Inclusive fundraiser returns after hiatus

  Three years after their last in-person fundraiser, Kingston's Kids Inclusive Clinic held its only annual fundraiser in person on Saturday.

  Canada

  May 27, 2023
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• ‘Avery and the Special Shoe’: N.B. father writes children’s book about daughter with cerebral palsy

  A New Brunswick father has published a children's book that he hopes will inspire his daughter and other kids to embrace what makes them special.

  Features

  Apr 26, 2023