Welcome to Ontario Special Needs!
We thought it was time to give this space a little update.
We're rebuilding this space to help families quickly find information, support, and advocacy. Raising a child with special needs can be overwhelming—you don't have to do it alone. Find practical resources, education news, advocacy updates, and family insights. We're just getting started; glad you're here. Together, we can help every child learn, belong, and thrive.
Parents & Caregivers
Do you struggle with knowing what to do to help your child with special needs in school?You're not alone. It’s a new language and it’s confusing. Parents want to know:
What are our child’s rights?
How do I deal with the school?
How do we get services?
The Ontario Special Needs Roadmap is the culmination of over a year and a half of research that has been compiled in this new interactive school roadmap to help parents navigate the system. The roadmap explains what the different processes mean and how they impact your child.
This roadmap is your GPS to navigate the education system in Ontario for all children with special needs.
Download the Ontario Special Needs Roadmap for School.