ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC

We are a group of folks who have come together to inform and advocate for change for folks with ADHD in BC, Canada.

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

An Incredibly Important report that highlights that @bcedplan and all Districts must do better! Catch interviews with @TracyCareQ and @NicoleKaler1 on CBC yesterday morning Early Edition & this afternoon @bctoday for more information. #AdvoCon2022 #StopExcludingKids!

[BCEdAccess @BCEdAccess]

This year’s Exclusion Tracker report shows BC children and youth with disabilities missed thousands of days of school, were left without support or instruction, and more. Read the report here #bced https://t.co/UQWgxkyADT

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

@pattibacchus Hmmm. I wonder what folks who are prone to seizures would say? Couldn't they do it in a more subdued way?

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

@johapke @pattibacchus @bced @SD57PG There is a time and place for both. Both critically important for the future well-being of the children and youth in @SD57PG Hiding from the dark areas only allows them to fester.

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

@StutteringAd And when we treat it as a business, it becomes easier to justify cutting spending on what is perceived as "extra" or "charity", like properly acknowledging and supporting kids with ADHD.

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

Cost taxpayers over $35,000...This is a colossal waste of money. Burnaby can no longer claim that they have no funds for kids w/disabilities if they waste that on trips to bring in other students - who are not disabled. I said what I said.

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

Integral information for ADHD'ers.

[Jessica McCabe @HowtoADHD]

Implementing strategies to support executive function *also requires executive function.*

So as lovely as it is to suggest making lists to someone with ADHD, they’ve probably made lists. They’ve lost them. Or they weren’t sure how to prioritize them. 

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[Jessica McCabe @HowtoADHD]

The #ADHD tax is the financial penalties those with ADHD get hit with for...well, for having ADHD.

It's the extra money we end up spending on late fees, rush shipping fees, impulse buys, replacing lost things, even ADHD treatment itself.

what have you paid the #ADHDtax on?

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

This is something we hear often. ADHD children being kicked out of multiple daycares, w/no hope 2 access supported child dev. fr. MCFD-who holds those purse strings. @humanrights4BC @BCComplexKids #ChildCareBC @KatrinaCBurnaby @TheTyee https://t.co/oHLQJkNPEn

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

As a person with ADHD (or kin of someone with ADHD), what are 3 things you would change in our current systems in BC, Canada, so that access to supports and services we need to thrive were more accessible?

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

@vernondavemack Hi! I'm not sure what you mean? Could you expand on that?

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

Hey folks, anyone know of any supports, services etc for Adults with ADHD living in the Kelowna Area?

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

Who are the humans behind this? To break the ice: This is Chantelle @picsofyoucmorv . She's a late diagnosis ADHD'er who has many loved ones w/ ADHD. She is the co-founder of this Society and Secretary on the Board of Directors for @BCEdAccess

[ADHD_Advocacy_Society_of_BC @AdhdBc]

Hi Folks! A little about us: We are a group of Self-Advocates, parents, EA's, Psychologists who are taking action to push for change for folks with ADHD in BC. For too long, this diagnosis/disability has been ignored or worse: dismissed. It's time for that to change.