Suzanne Perreault Educational Advocacy

08/30/2026

Education is the foundation of our community's future, but true success means ensuring every child has a seat at the table.

If a child/youth can only access the services they need when their parent knows how to fight for them, the system isn’t equally accessible. True equity in education means removing barriers so that no family has to struggle just to get basic support.

At the heart of this struggle is a need for genuine connection. When students feel isolated, unsupported losing thier agency, their ability to learn suffers. Our schools must be safe harbours where children are seen, heard, and emotionally supported in thier physical and academic environment.

As the upcoming election approaches, our choice for school trustees matters more than ever. We need leaders who will fiercely understand & champion:

• 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Comprehensive mental health support to keep students stable and engaged

• 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:Building strong relationships between educators, families, and students.

• 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: Universal access to resources so every background thrives.

• 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Long term investments in classrooms, teachers, and programs.

When we prioritize emotional well being and human connection as a partner to academic success we do more than stabilize graduation outcomes. We position our children to become active, confident participants in society.

Your vote shapes our schools. Electing trustees who believe in inclusion through emotional wellness and connection over position of role matters.

08/24/2026

As we move rapidly towards elections, this statement is something we need to continue to consider as we reassemble our local governance spokespeople.

06/26/2026

Self-Paced Courses
For Grades 5-10

"...Courses that help students build the confidence, independence, and real-world skills needed for school, life, and the future.

Self-paced; allowing students to learn anytime, anywhere, and progress at a pace that works best for them."

06/24/2026

The BC Disability Collaborative has released a follow-up letter this morning to the one sent last week, further outlining concerns to the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding the CYSN funding model rollout this past February.

It hopes to witness engagment on behalf of disabled children and youth and their families, to ensure the redesigned system delivers on its promises to improve outcomes for all children with support needs.

06/16/2026

No child should be left behind, no child should have to have advocacy to prove they are disabled enough for support. Thank you BC Disability Collaborative for using your voice for children and families.

04/30/2026

📢 Has School Exclusion been a part of your loved one’s story?

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Would you be willing to participate in a PHD research project to share your experiences on school exclusion and how it has affected you and your loved ones?

I am looking for parents/caregivers of students with diverse needs, located in the Lower Mainland, BC who have faced school exclusion.

Participants should be prepared for a 2-3 hour face-toface conversation (in a location of your choice). Conversation time can also be split into two meetings, as needed.

Selected participants will receive a $50 thank you gift card.

If you are interested at all, please contact:

Kaisu Aldom Simon Fraser University PHD Candidate, Student lead 778-549-2943 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Research Title: Widening the Circle: RE/membering Kin ship Education

Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Bingham Research Ethics Approval # 300003648

04/17/2026

Sharing from BC Families for Fair Autism Funding...

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT

"...We are at a critical point. In the coming weeks, the provincial budget will be passed. If nothing changes, families across B.C. will start losing funding and supports that their children rely on every day.

This isn’t theoretical anymore. This is about real children losing access to therapy, communication, and the supports that help them function and succeed...

We have seen before that when families speak up loudly enough, change happens. But that only works if we keep going.

This is the moment where it matters most.

If you’ve been meaning to act, please do it today.

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Take action now:

📌 Sign the petition created by BC Families for Fair Autism Funding
(Currently at 1,896 of 15,000 signatures)
🔗 https://bit.ly/4edOVrR

📊 Complete the parent/caregiver impact survey (for families receiving AFU funding) created by 27,000 Plus Kids BC
(Currently at 37% of the 2,000 responses needed)
🔗 http://bit.ly/4tze9pH

📍 Attend rallies on April 24 at Eby and Wickens’ offices or your local NDP office, and April 30 in Victoria at the Legislature

📧 Email your MLA, Jodie Wickens, and David Eby
📞 Call if you can and leave a message (2 minutes each):
Eby: 250-387-1715
Wickens: 250-387-1977 "

As British Columbia moves to a new disability funding system under the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), we, the undersigned residents of British Columbia, call on the Government of British Columbia to ensure the constitutional rights of autistic and disabled children are respected...

04/02/2026

📢MCFD CYSN Autism Funding Changes Petition

This petition was developed by BC Families for Fair Autism Funding and has been structured so it can be formally submitted to the legislature. There are a couple moving about and both are stable.

Petition Link:

As British Columbia moves to a new disability funding system under the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), we, the undersigned residents of British Columbia, call on the Government of British Columbia to ensure the constitutional rights of autistic and disabled children are respected...

04/01/2026

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! This is a time to move beyond awareness and toward meaningful inclusion, understanding, and respect for autistic people in all areas of life. At AutismBC, we celebrate the strengths, diversity, and lived experiences of the autistic community while continuing to advocate for accessible, neuroaffirming supports across British Columbia.

We are also proud to share that AutismBC was actively engaged in the rewriting of the provincial Proclamation of Autism Acceptance Month, helping to ensure the use of respectful, neuroaffirming language. We hope this small step uplifts our community and that autistic voices remain upheld in consultation.

As a primarily neurodivergent organization, we encourage our community to listen to autistic voices, challenge stigma, and take action, through learning, connection, and advocacy, to help create a more inclusive province for everyone.

Stay tuned for exciting things coming in April! Sneak peek here: https://www.autismbc.ca/hope-in-action/

03/31/2026