Alberta parents are scrambling to make arrangements for their kids as teachers prepare to strike on Monday, but the situation is even more profound for families of students with disabilities.
Places that offer after-school programs are extending their hours starting next week, but funding provided under Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) doesn't cover care provided during school hours.
Parents of children who receive the funding are now rushing to find specialized childcare, which comes at a cost of about $25 an hour.
"When you're talking about disabled kids, we can't just go to the teenager down the street and ask them to take care of our kids," said Keltie Marshall, co-founder of Hold My Hand Alberta, a group that advocates for children with disabilities and their
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