Blog - CADDAC

06/05/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Call out to British Columbia Residents Interested in ADHD

The BC Standing Committee of Children and Youth is holding public consultations on the assessment and eligibility process of children and youth with neuro-diverse special needs. CADDAC wanted to bring this to everyone's attention quickly since time is

12/04/2019 - CADDAC National Director

The Ontario Human Right Commission Launches Online Videos on its New Policy of Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities

Although I was well aware of the OHRC’s new policy I watched both training session videos from start to finish. I strongly recommend that anyone interested in the issue of accessible education in Ontario for students with ADHD, or any other disability,

10/04/2019 - CADDAC National Director

The Family Cost of Raising a Child with ADHD and the Disability Tax Credit

According to a new study on the Family Burden of Raising a Child with ADHD the cost of raising a youth with ADHD was more than five times greater compared to raising a youth without ADHD. The total economic burden per child with ADHD was $15,036 US com

19/03/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Group worries kids with other disabilities forgotten amid autism crisis

I read the Toronto Star article, Group worries kids with other disabilities forgotten amid autism crisis with much interest and I must say also some frustration. The below information was sent to Laurie Monsebraaten ,the Toronto Star Social Justice Rep

12/02/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Up-date on Students with ADHD in the British Columbia Education System

CADDAC encourages BC residents who are concerned about this issue to contact their MLA. Up-coming proposed changes to the special education funding model in BC, away from a model of designation to a prevalence based, inclusion, model may benefit stu

08/01/2019 - CADDAC National Director

Excluding Students with Developmental Disorders from Ontario Classrooms

I read the Globe and Mail articles on Educating Grayson and Advocates for students with disabilities call on Ontario to stop school exclusions with great interest. CBC's "Metro Morning" also hosted an interview with a mother of a student with Autistism