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Claiming Tutoring Services on Your Canadian Tax Return (2026 Guide)

Tutoring can be claimed on your Canadian tax return, in some cases. Learn when it can be claimed, what documentation you need, and who can certify the need for tutoring.

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ADHD Support in BC: Understanding the Gap and What Families Can Do

ADHD support in British Columbia can be difficult to access. Learn why families face long wait times and what options exist for finding help.

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Divergent Drop-In

Join the Divergent Drop-In for a community-based, low-pressure program designed to create a welcoming space where neurodivergent adults can come together to connect, play, and feel a sense of belonging.

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How to Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in Canada: A Guide for BC Families

Applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can feel overwhelming, but approval is now essential for many BC families to access the new Disability Supplement. This guide explains how to apply and how to strengthen your Form T2201 to improve your chances of approval.

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Exclusion Is Being Normalized in Canadian Education — And Families Are Paying the Price

Families of children and youth with learning and developmental differences are reporting a troubling pattern: exclusion from education is not rare, and it is not isolated. It is ongoing, embedded in practice, and increasingly normalized.

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Showing Up Authentically to SLP Assessments

Pediatric SLP work relies on experience, flexibility, and genuine connection—especially with neurodivergent children. Families, however, see the “invisible white coat” I carry into assessments. That’s why collaboration matters. An hour in a clinic doesn’t tell the whole story; listening to families does. My role isn’t to dictate, but to partner—offering insight so families can make informed decisions with confidence.

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A Message of Support to the Tumbler Ridge Community

On behalf of everyone at our charity and our community, we extend our deepest care and heartfelt support to the victims, survivors, and the entire community of Tumbler Ridge.

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Disability Funding Changes Are a Step Forward — But Equity Requires Broader Recognition of Need

We welcome the BC Government’s announcement introducing expanded publicly funded services and supports to a wider range of developmental and neurological differences. At the same time, the announcement raises important concerns about who remains outside this picture.

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Inside IEP Meetings: A System Under Strain

Across BC we see families and school teams exhausted and stretched beyond capacity. The school system has gone too long without enough support or meaningful reform, and students and families with IEPs are not okay.

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Skilled Trades Scholarships: Opening doors. Supporting the full journey. Building futures that last.

We are proud to share two new Skills Trades Scholarships to support youth with learning differences successfully navigate from high school planning to certification and meaningful employment.

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