Newcomer children with disabilities face major barriers when arriving in Canada, including language, limited access to critical disability resources and adapting to a new environment. They often struggle to navigate public services like housing, healthcare, and education, which frequently lack culturally responsive support. With Canada’s newcomer population set to rise by 30% by 2036. The demand for accessible programs like ours will only grow. (Government of Canada, 2017).
Newcomer children with disabilities face major barriers when arriving in Canada, including language, limited access to critical disability resources and adapting to a new environment. They often struggle to navigate public services like housing, healthcare, and education, which frequently lack culturally responsive support. With Canada’s newcomer population set to rise by 30% by 2036. The demand for accessible programs like ours will only grow. (Government of Canada, 2017).