Children's Autism Federation of BC

02/04/2025

The “I am one of them” campaign launched by the BC Disability Collaborative involves videos featuring nine families with kids who need specialized support services.

The campaign highlights the lack of support for disabled children and youth in BC.

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02/04/2025

In her new report, the Representative for Children and Youth says “the time to act is now” for young people with disabilities in the province.

Read the report: http://bit.ly/42wXubq

02/04/2025

01/16/2025

Have you seen the BC Disability Collaborative's IAmOneOfThem Campaign?

BC's CYSN service system is broken and families across the province have shared their story.






BC Disability Collaborative

David Eby Grace Lore MLA Victoria-Beacon Hill Lisa Beare Josie Osborne BC NDP BC Green Party Conservative Party of BC

01/16/2025

The Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, announced his office has begun an investigation into the exclusion of students from schools in BC’s K-12 public education system.

“Our office has received complaints from across the province about children, including those with disabilities, being excluded from school with little or no instruction,” said Chalke. “We will examine the extent to which K-12 students are being excluded from schools across the province and whether those exclusions are fair. We will assess the role of the Ministry of Education and Child Care and school districts in these exclusions.”

This is a step in the right direction.

Fill out the questionnaire by visiting here.

Victoria – Today, the Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, announced his office has begun an investigation into the exclusion of students from schools in BC’s K-12 public education system. “Our office has received complaints from across the province about children, including those with disabilities, bein...

12/11/2024

Have you seen the BC Disability Collaborative 's social media campaign?

The Campaign is running on Instagram, X and Facebook to inform the public and government about the serious lack of services for many disabled children and youth and their families.

The campaign highlights the discrepancy between what Premier Eby has promised and what is actually happening for over 80,000 children and youth in BC.

Like and share these videos to help bring awareness and change.

You can find them posted here:

https://www.facebook.com/BCDisabCollab
https://www.instagram.com/bcdisabilitycollaborative/
https://x.com/bcdisabilitycol

A collective voice consisting of provincial (BC) non-profit organizations and associations that support disabled children and youth.
Campaign

10/25/2024

Inclusion BC has shared the Community-Led Collaboration Project report on Castlegar and the surrounding communities.

This report will help inform the transformation of Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services in B.C.

Read the report here: www.inclusionbc.org/clcp-castlegar/

10/15/2024

Do you live in a CYSN pilot Family Connection Centre area?

The four pilot areas are:
1. Terrace – Kitimat region
2. Smithers – Bulkley/Stikine region
3. Prince Rupert – Haida Gwaii region
4. Kelowna – Central Okanagan

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is looking for feedback from parents (biological, foster and adoptive) and family caregivers whether they are receiving support or not.

MCFD is wanting to understand what worked and what did not work in the changes made to the CYSN services in these communities.The results from this survey will shape how CYSN services are provided across the province in the future.

**This confidential survey is being managed by MNP and the Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) on behalf of the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)**

Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/3UdX8Bx