Many BC families with children with a variety of special needs have been severely shaken by the impact of COVID-19. Surveys undertaken by Simon Fraser University, the Representative for Children and Youth, the Family Support Institute, Inclusion BC and BCEdAccess have all highlighted the lack of engagement on the part of the Ministry for Children and Family Development in supporting children with special needs.
To hear parental concerns addressed, join a panel discussion organized by Simon Fraser University on Friday, January 8, 11am -12:15 pm.
Panelists include [with links to research]:
Opening remarks - Dr Joanne Curry, VP External Relations, SFU
Representative for Children and Youth, Dr Jennifer Charlesworth
Tracy Humphreys - Parent & Chair of BCEdAccess
Karla Verschoor, Executive Director, Inclusion BC
Grace Iarocci - Professor of Psychology & Vanessa Fong, Graduate student, SFU, whose research was supported by KBHN, MITACS and ACT.
Moderator - Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, AVP External Relations, SFU