On January 10, 2021, the Ontario Government announced a further $7.5 million in funding for training to support students in the public school system with Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”). The funding will be…
In the case of Longueépée v University of Waterloo, 2020 ONCA 830, a student with disabilities, Mr. Longueépée, was refused admission to the University of Waterloo’s (the “University”) Faculty of Arts in…
While parents and guardians are normally apprehensive at the start of the school year, this year brings new and never before seen challenges. With the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and guardians are wondering…
Use of Exclusions, Seclusions and Physical Restraints in Schools Commonly referred to as an “exclusion”, the Education Act makes it the duty of each principal in a public school to exclude any…
It has been another busy year for the PooranLaw team as our lawyers delivered seminars in-person and online to a variety of individuals, families and community-based organizations across Ontario. Here are a…
Meaningful Access to Education for Students with Disabilities Requires Meaningful Engagement in Accommodation from Schools and Families Inclusive education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities has long been a source of…
Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about Education Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference. Check back here…
On Friday, October 3, the Ontario Human Rights Commissions (“OHRC”) announced that they were undertaking an important initiative into human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education system….
In April 2014, 9-year-old Kenner Fee was denied the right to bring his service dog to school by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Kenner has autism, which causes him to be…
The Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Hon. Lisa MacLeod announced revisions to the government’s program for autism services this morning. Today’s changes are based on feedback from families and…
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