A Saint John daycare operator says it’s devastating to turn away parents whose special needs children can’t go to school for more than an hour or two in the morning. Source: ‘Breaks my heart’: Daycare owner can’t take children cast out by their schools – New Brunswick – CBC News […]
By Cecilia Cruse, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Subject Matter Expert for Abilitations® the Special Needs category of School Specialty. It takes extra planning, flexibility and creativity to make the arts accessible to students with disabilities. Here are some inspiring thoughts on why we should continue our mission to make art inclusive for all. […] […]
Special education is full of data and goals; “extras” such as fine or performing arts often fall by the wayside in the drive to achieve those goals. But more and more teachers, therapists and organizations are recognizing the fact that some students learn most effectively through the arts. The arts may offer a quantifiable strategy […]
The B.C. Parents of Special Needs Children organized a conference in Richmond to help parents share their stories, navigate the system and advocate for their children. Source: Frustrated parents of B.C. children with special needs get organized – British Columbia – CBC News […]
We know this is a tough reality and we want to be a part of change! Click on link below to view full news article. In B.C., it can be a challenge for a special needs kid to attend a full day of school. Source: In B.C., special needs kids are accessing school as little […]