Special Needs

• Surrey RCMP recover seats from custom bike for special-needs girl; bike still missing

  Police in Surrey, B.C., have recovered the seats of a stolen custom bicycle that helps a girl with complex needs get around. The bike itself remains missing.

  Crime

  Sep 20
  
• B.C. families with adult special needs children say they have no support from government

  Families 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.

  Politics

  Jul 16
  
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• High demand for autism support in Regina amid pressure on family caregivers

  Darla Bauche is the main caregiver of her 9-year-old grandson Emmet. He has autism and is low-functioning.

  Canada

  May 12
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• ‘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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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