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STEPS Forward was formed in 2001 by parents, of students completing high school, seeking to answer the question:
Through the BC Initiative for Inclusive Post Secondary Education, STEPS Forward supports students with developmental disabilities to access post secondary education inclusively across BC.
Students with developmental disabilities are supported at their local campus to access the academic and vocational programs open to any student, engage in all aspects of campus life through clubs, sports, and a myriad of campus activities. Coherent with typical post secondary students, to also find paid summer employment that can potentially lead to the development of a career related to their field of study.

STEPS Forward intentionally ensures that at least one student with significant and complex challenges ​has an opportunity to continue their studies at their local campus after they leave high school.
What can I do to make sure that my son or daughter with a developmental disability will lead
a full life in their community?
This fundamental issue is the driving force behind the work of STEPS Forward to ensure that:
  • People with developmental disabilities are included as students in all aspects of the academic and social life of colleges, vocational programs, and universities across British Columbia.
  • The post secondary educational experience is a catalyst to building a full and inclusive life.
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