KBHN Supports Canada Disability Benefit Act, Contributes to Bill C-22 Policy Brief
In November 2022, KBHN and the Disability Policy Research Program (DiPO) at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy submitted a policy brief with recommendations to inform Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act.
Government outreach, advocacy and engagement
In 2022, Kids Brain Health Network leaders met with federal government officials to share research findings and policy recommendations.
Developing a National Autism Strategy
KBHN’S Partnership with the Autism Alliance Canada directly benefits Canadians through policy contributions to the Government of Canada’s National Autism Strategy
KBHN Researcher Wins Mitacs Award for Closing Gap in Support Services Available to Canadian Families Experiencing Aggression in the Home
First-of-their-kind initiatives help families facing pandemic-driven increases in dangerous behaviours involving children with neurodevelopmental disabilities Vancouver, BC — November 23, 2022 — More children [...]
Bringing a new type of mental health support to caregivers from coast to coast
Dr. Johanna Lake, Lee Steel & Jodie Siu are leaders of the Collaborative ACT support program for caregivers. They coach teams to deliver workshops [...]
Navigating pandemic recovery with the Government of Canada
In October 2022, Kids Brain Health Network leaders submitted policy recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) titled, “Disability-inclusive policy to meet the needs of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families”.
Annual Outstanding Awards 2022-2023 – Call for Nominations
KBHN National Training Program aims to enhance the training of the next generation of researchers and professionals to develop and implement innovative solutions and [...]
KBHN Conference 2022: Strategic Board Meeting & KBHN Research Day
Gathering Again for the Kids Brain Health Network Conference KBHN hosted its12th annual conference in partnership with the 2022 DOHaD World Congress—the first in-person gathering [...]
Scientists and researchers gather for the DOHaD Congress 2022 in partnership with Kids Brain Health Network
Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) convenes global scientists with the International Society for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) August 27-31, 2022 [...]
KBHN Shortlisted for a New Type of Federal Investment
KBHN is one of 35 organizations that have been invited to submit a full application to the inaugural competition of the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), the federal government’s new approach to investing in not-for-profit science and research organizations.
KBHN and DOHaD Put the Spotlight on Canadian Health Research for a Global Stage
Pictured here is Nicola Lewis, KBHN CEO speaking at DOHaD 2022 KBHN and DOHaD Put the Spotlight on Canadian Health Research for [...]
Researcher Highlight – Vivian Lee
Cracking the Code of Mental Health & Social Supports for Kids with Autism Vivian Lee, KBHN and Carleton University Bring the Secret Agent [...]
