KBHN-DiPo ADVANCE Network Fellows: Call for Applicants
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.
New report signals provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities
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.
KBHN-Mitacs awardee advances research on inclusive family support programs
Driven by a strong commitment to improving family-centred care, Dr. Jeffrey McCrossin took an unconventional path from engineering to social work and now uses [...]
KBHN and CHILD-BRIGHT team up to strengthen youth engagement in research
The CHILD-BRIGHT Network and Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) are teaming up to support youth engagement in brain-based developmental disability research.
Provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities: report
Brittany Finlay and KBHN Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Zwicker published an article on The Hill Times website, emphasizing that collaboration between provincial and territorial [...]
From politics to philanthropy: experienced executive to lead Kids Brain Health Foundation
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, finds new report
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).
Kids Brain Health Network welcomes new board members to accelerate impactful projects
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) adds three new members to its Board of Directors to lead the way in working on KBHN's mission to scale projects that will make a positive impact on kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
How technology helps kids and youth with disabilities move more
Kids Brain Health Network-funded researchers study wearable robotics and brain-computer interface technology that allow kids and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities to play.
Celebrating the KBHN Access Awardees
At KBHN, we are thrilled to highlight the recipients of the KBHN Access Awards, a program dedicated to fostering experiential learning opportunities for the [...]
AI in mental health: empowering autistic youth with decreased sound tolerance
Kids Brain Health Foundation has received a $500K grant from TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment, to develop an AI-powered app that can filter distressing sounds, empowering autistic youth to engage in everyday activities.
2024-2025 Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Outstanding Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Outstanding Awards.
