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Reforms urgently needed for Manitoba’s disability support program for children

May 6, 2025 | News

In the op-ed, “Reforms urgently needed for Manitoba’s disability support program for children,” Brittany Finlay and KBHN Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Zwicker spotlight urgent gaps in Manitoba’s Children’s disABILITY Services (CDS) program. Drawing from their national report, the authors amplify the voices of families navigating a broken system—marked by long waitlists, lost paperwork, and inconsistent support.

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Disability support reform needed

April 22, 2025 | News

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.

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