“I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was missing was a less formal way of just getting...
Two different types of funding are available to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Preschool autism funding is available to help parents and licensed early childhood centres to hire an Autism Assistant for children receiving Intensive Behavioural Intervention (I.B.I...
What is yellow nutsedge? Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) is a highly invasive perennial plant that can act as a weed in agricultural fields. There is currently one confirmed sighting of yellow nutsedge on PEI. It was originally found on a residential property, where it...
The Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Advisory Board provides advice and makes recommendations to the Government of Prince Edward Island on the application of Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles to the development and implementation of strategies...
Prince Edward Island aspires to be a leader in creating an inclusive learning environment where all students can be supported appropriately in safe and caring learning environments. For our public education system to be successful, we need to ensure a continuum of supports are...