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Surrey introduces sensory-friendly swim sessions at 2 facilities

December 12, 2023

‘Two hours is fantastic, but we need more. It should be at every pool’

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Source: missioncityrecord.com

City of Surrey introduces sensory-friendly swim sessions at 2 facilities

December 12, 2023

‘Two hours is fantastic, but we need more. It should be at every pool’

Rick Hansen Mark Smeets Canucks Autism Network Surrey Sport Leisure Complex South Surrey Indoor Pool

Source: peacearchnews.com

B.C. students with complex care needs increasingly excluded from school activities, report finds

September 15, 2023

The advocacy group BCEdAccess Society annually assesses how often kids with complex care needs are being excluded from the classroom and school activities and says the situation is worsening.

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Source: cbc.ca

Surrey urged to get more creative as it struggles to meet post-pandemic demand for swim lessons

April 7, 2023

With the city unable to keep up with demand, Surrey parents say they're frustrated trying to enroll their children in swimming classes.

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