Alberta's education system confronts mounting pressures as special education needs increase by 17% since 2019, reaching 133,703 students, while severe disabilities rise 18% to 46,234 amid overcrowded classrooms.
A special bike event in Sudbury provided over 50 students with new mobility and independence. Discover how community initiatives are making a difference for children with special needs.
Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez award a transformative $5 million grant to a pioneering neurodiversity education organization. Discover the impact of this major donation.
University of Windsor and Holy Names High School launch APEX, a new adapted physical exercise program pairing university and high school students with special needs peers to promote health and social change. Discover this Windsor initiative.
Saskatchewan parents are calling for increased school supports after children with autism were sent home due to a shortage of educational assistants. Read their story.
National non-profit Motionball urges Canadians to adopt inclusive language when referring to people with intellectual disabilities, promoting dignity and respect.
Families fighting to save a Toronto high school for vulnerable students face another setback as TDSB cancels crucial open house meeting. Learn how this impacts special education programming.
Lily's Dream skating initiative transforms lives for Cape Breton students living with disabilities. Discover how this innovative program promotes inclusion and physical activity.
Advocates warn that students with special learning needs are being neglected during school board interventions. Learn about the concerns raised at Queen's Park.
The OCDSB eliminates 15 special education supervisory positions in a major restructuring move that has parents and educators concerned about support for vulnerable students.