Every Mind Belongs
In 2025 - 2026, our Every Mind Belongs Tour reached a total of 14 secondary schools and communities, collecting 526 survey responses and over 1,000 signatures of support. Our findings highlight the need to move beyond autism awareness toward practical understanding, meaningful relationships, and environments where neurodivergent students feel a genuine sense of belonging. Having reached out to 15 BC school districts, we are turning these voices into action through direct advocacy with these districts, schools, community centers, libraries to drive tangible, lasting change.
International Youth Forum (IYF) 2026
Embracing Every Brain
Learning, Emotions, Social Life, and Neurodiversity
The forum explored cognition, emotions, social psychology, and neurodiversity among young people. Twenty presenters from the United States, Canada, and China shared their unique perspectives.
We offer two types of free online learning support for Grades 1–8:
-- Learning Accecibility: Homework Support Volunteer for neurodiverse students and from underserved or remote communities.
-- Learning Session Volunteer leading structured online learning sessions in Science, Math, Coding, English, French, and more.
What We Do and Volunteer Opportunities
BC Children and Youth Connection Society is a youth-led, community-based organization advancing youth development through inclusive, research-informed, and community-engaged practices.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting neurodivergent youth and young people from underserved communities across British Columbia, Canada, creating spaces for understanding while developing practical tools and initiatives that respond to real needs.
Foundation
Our work is grounded in earlier efforts in education and dialogue, which continue to shape how we approach access and support today.
Join Us
We welcome youth from all backgrounds to join our community. Your ideas, energy, and commitment matter here. Take initiative, work with others, and be part of projects that create real impact.
Contact: bcyouthcanada@gmail.com