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16 hours ago · Kids with special needs often get sent home from school but no one tracks for how long or how often, advocates for the children and their families say. (CBC) Principals with the region's largest ...
Nov 15, 2023 · Ontario's health-system watchdog received more complaints last year than any since it opened, many of which don't fall under the office's mandate, according to its annual report. The...
The Ombudsman resolves and investigates complaints about any matter concerning children and youth receiving services from Ontario children's aid societies, foster homes, group homes, secure treatment facilities and youth justice facilities.
When we receive a complaint, the first step is to determine if we’re the right organization to help. Patient Ombudsman is an office of last resort, which means complainants need to first try and address their concerns directly with you, the health sector organization (HSO).
We help hundreds of people resolve complaints about these bodies every year. The Ombudsman has also conducted systemic investigations into such matters as newborn screening, assistive devices and ambulance service complaints.
Children with special needs may have multiple conditions and/or disabilities that impact their daily activities and functioning. Special needs can include: communication delays and disorders. physical disabilities. neurodevelopmental disabilities. acquired brain injuries. chronic and/or long-term medical conditions.
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Introduction. Children with special health care needs are defined as “. . . those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioural, or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally” (McPherson, 1998).
