What's New

Félicitations Quebec!

Shana — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:53:08 +0000

Quebec now has a policy (similar to New Brunswick) to keep children with diabetes safe at school.

http://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/acrobat/f/documentation/2011/11-215-01W.pdf

Meeting with the Ministry of Education

Shana — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:30:04 +0000

Our organization along with the CDA met with the Ministry this week. At this time the Ministry is looking to provide some general education to schools to help ensure that staff have some basic knowledge of the disease. While education and awareness are very important, we will continue to work with the Government to ensure policies are put in place. Children with diabetes are currently at risk in our education system and much more than basic education is required. We commend the Minsitry for taking the first step and are looking forward to continuing the dialogue.

Human Rights Case Filed in BC

Shana — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:24:14 +0000

To ensure the safety of children with diabetes in BC, a human rights application has been filed and with other families joining the case it looks like it may be a class action type suit. To get involved or to learn more information please contact John Paul Morrison at jmorrison@unsafeatschool.ca

The School Health Support Services (SHSS) report is out

Shana — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:31:24 +0000

If you receive services from CCAC, please review the 15 key recommendations from the final report and complete the survey.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/contact/ccac/school_health.html

One point of interest for parents of children with diabetes is in section 6.1.1

In some areas, diabetes management related to insulin monitoring, administration and snack management is supported by the SHSS program through nursing services. In other areas diabetes management is not supported by SHSS because it is considered to be an activity of daily living that does not require nursing supervision by some CCACs. Because educators often report that they do not feel comfortable providing insulin monitoring support for children with stable diabetes, this can be seen as a need for which the SHSS program is not providing sufficient access.

Great News - Nova Scotia just announced new guidelines for type 1 children in schools

Shana — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:28:56 +0000

Another Province has implemented guidelines for dealing with diabetes in schools. We are thrilled for our friends in Nova Scotia. Take good note of glucagon requirment.

http://www.ednet.ns.ca/pdfdocs/studentsvcs/guidelines_for_supporting_students_with_type_1_diabetes_en.pdf

Bill 5 - Canadian Diabetes Association Campaign

Shana — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:04:09 +0000

It only takes a minute and the tool is incredibly cool. Please continue to request support from your MPP and use the CDA's online advocacy tool to send a letter. Details of their campaign can be found here:

http://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/helping-you/advocacy/campaign/

Interesting ADA Article

Shana — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:14:12 +0000

LINK TO ARTICLE

Thanks to our friend John at Unsafe at School who is creating a similar awarness campaign in BC for sending along the article.

Bill 5 Passes 2nd Reading

Shana — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:03:08 +0000

We are pleased to announce that on April 1 2010, Bill 5 passed 2nd reading in Ontario legislature. The Bill has been forwarded to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.

This is the first step of a long process, there will be a lot of work involved. The Bill as it is written is a good start but it requires admendments to ensure it is effective. We are fully supportive of the intention and the commitment that MPP Levac has demonstrated.

To ensure the Bill is prioritized in Committee we will be requesting that parents and supporters send letters in support of this Bill. We will be announcing our campaign shortly