Two mothers plead for help from the school system to support their children with disabilities

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Some parents of children with disabilities say they are once again fighting the same battle they face at the start of every school year. They are trying to get adequate student assistant hours to support their children. In Western Newfoundland, two Indigenous parents are speaking up about the specific help available under Jordan's Principle. That's the federal policy that stipulates that First Nations children living in Canada must be able to access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Jennifer Broadbent's son, Obie, is in Grade 3 this year. Terri Lynn Herritt's son, Theo, is also in Grade 3 this year.