“The UCP government is letting down these students,” NDP Education Critic Sarah Hoffman said. “This year — probably — will be one of the hardest years of their lives.”Inclusion Alberta works with children with disabilities and their families.
The group says it too is concerned about the coming school year. It has heard little from schools and government.“The biggest fear is kids with disabilities are going to be left behind,” Mary McDonald said.“I’m confident that school districts do have a plan for students with disabilities.
We’re just not clear what that plan is.”McDonald said mask rules ought to be different for special needs kids. Education assistants may be required at students’ homes to help with learning and to protect.