Coast Capital Thrive Program – BC Centre For Ability “Coast Capital THRIVE is an innovative program for young adults aged 19-29 with disabilities who are involved in post-secondary school or have recently graduated. The program offers one-to-one coaching, mentorship, advocacy, and direct connections to employers. Our vocational consultants help participants create employability foot holds while …
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Diagnostic Resources In British Columbia
In this node, you can find a curated list (based on location and condition) of resources aimed at aiding in getting a diagnosis for families and individuals in British Columbia. Click on links below to navigate to different diagnostic resources on the web.
Autism and Neurodiversity in Early Childcare Program – UBC
“This program is designed to assist childcare providers, early childhood educators, preschool teachers, parents and anyone interested in inclusive childcare to learn practical strategies on how to support young children with developmental disabilities, including autism (diagnosed or undiagnosed) in the early childcare setting. In fact, the strategies presented in these modules can help any child …
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Barriers To Access
For children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities, finding the right support can be scary and challenging. Families can face barriers that make it hard to connect with resources that help their children succeed. In this section, you can find Lived Experience Stories, academic articles that discuss barriers, and …
School Options and Advocacy: A Personal Journey – Shayna K.
By Shayna K. This article highlights my journey and struggles getting the proper schooling for my three neurodivergent children. It highlights the beginning of their schooling careers and why they didn’t work, and ends with sharing where we are now.
Lack of Support in Schools – Rebecca Bradley
By Rebecca Bradley My special needs son is 7 years old and since his kindergarten year I have been advocating for appropriate learning supports for him to be able to attend out local public catchment school. Due to the school’s unwillingness to provide these supports we have had no choice but to so a combination …
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Successful Transitions For Young Adults With Neurodevelopmental Conditions – UC Davis
Researchers from UC Davis discuss their research and findings with successful transitions for young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. Panel description (via YouTube) : “For many people with disabilities, the excitement of life after high school is accompanied by challenges with finding and receiving the services and supports they need to meet their personal goals. Panelists …
Transitioning to Adult Health Care
Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care can be a time of tremendous change but having a strong understanding of what these changes could mean and how to ask for the support that you need can help the process go smoother. Below are resources made by different organizations that Click on the links below to …
I Am One of Them Campaign – British Columbia Disability Collaborative (BCDC)
The British Columbia Disability Collaborative (BCDC) is a collective of provincial non-profit organizations aimed at advocacy and service supports for families and individuals with lived experience and support needs. It was formed in 2021 in response to proposed government service delivery and funding changes that affect children and youth with support needs and their families …
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A Review of Autism Service In Canada For Indigenous Families
The article “Autism and Autism Services with Indigenous Families and Children in the Settler-Colonial Context of Canada” explores the challenges Indigenous families face when trying to access autism-related support. The authors highlight that there is very little research on autism in Indigenous communities, which makes it harder to understand how many Indigenous children are affected …
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