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Written for newcomer families in BC raising a child/children with a disability — by someone who has walked it. No jargon, no selling. Just the next step.
The At Home Program in BC: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
BC's At Home Program helps families caring for a child with severe disabilities. It is decided on what your child can do, not on a diagnosis. Here is how it works.
Medical Conditions That Qualify for Disability Tax Credit
The CRA has no list of qualifying conditions. It measures what your child cannot do. Here is what actually qualifies, and how to apply if you are new to Canada.
Developmental Concerns: Talking to a Doctor as a Newcomer
You noticed something about your child and you are new to Canada. Here is who to tell, what to bring, and what to do if you have no family doctor yet.
Talking About Your Child's Diagnosis as a Newcomer Parent
Telling family, here and back home, about your child's disability is hard for newcomer parents. Honest guidance from someone who has lived it.
Free Autism Assessment in BC: How to Get One
BC has a free public autism assessment for children up to 19. Here is how to get referred, what the wait is really like, and what counts if you were assessed abroad.