Mar 18
In the spring of 2012 I was contacted by the mother who had a chilling reminder of why it’s important to question the motives and sensibilities of our public service unions. She and her autistic son were going through hell at the hands of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Local 330 president Silvanna Petersen was …
Nov 16
If you were following my articles back in the springtime, you will probably remember my stories about how the Simcoe County District School Board approved the use of martial arts blocker pads against autistic children. The incident created quite a stir, and the articles got a lot of attention. By August, the problem was brought …
Aug 29
Tomorrow is a big day for Ontario families with autistic children. Conservative MPP Rod Jackson will be introducing Bill 102, Education Amendment Act (Blocker Pads). I’ve been invited to attend the first reading at the Ontario Legislature tomorrow and will be reporting on the proceedings right after they are over. I’ll also be live tweeting from …