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Children with disabilities and their families in Manitoba are facing critical gaps in accessing support. In this powerful opinion piece, researchers Brittany Finlay and Dr. Jennifer D. Zwicker (Chief Scientist of Kids Brain Health Network) shed light on systemic barriers within Manitoba’s Children’s disABILITY Services program — and call for meaningful reform. With new budget investments announced, this is a pivotal moment to demand real change.

Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and Mitacs have awarded Dr. […]

On April 14, Dr. James Reynolds received the 2025 Innovation […]

Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and Brain Canada, in partnership […]

KBHN Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Zwicker and DiPo’s Brittany Finlay […]

The 2025-2026 ADVANCE Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research associates) to contribute to the early stages of the ADVANCE Network while also developing a firm understanding of disability policy and program design across Canadian provinces and territories.

Brittany Finlay and Dr. Jennifer D. Zwicker published an article at the Daily Herald about how despite the progress in accessibility laws and benefits, Canadians with disabilities still face significant inequities due to fragmented provincial and territorial policies, long waitlists, complex applications, and inadequate financial support, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated reforms.

Driven by a strong commitment to improving family-centred care, Dr. […]

The CHILD-BRIGHT Network and Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) are teaming up to support youth engagement in brain-based developmental disability research.

Brittany Finlay and KBHN Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Zwicker published […]

Kids Brain Health Foundation (KBHF) is pleased to welcome Shannon Gill as its new Chief Fund Development Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the government and non-profit sectors, Shannon brings a wealth of expertise to help drive sustainable growth and create a lasting impact.

Provincial and territorial disability policies are failing Canadians with disabilities – including children – and their families, finds a new report released today by Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN).