Thunder Bay, Ont., family who took fight for girl's autism funding to court to learn if it was worth it

Patrick Cully is awaiting a decision from Indigenous Services Canada regarding continued funding for his five-year-old daughter Scarlet’s critical therapy, which has significantly aided her speech development due to her level two autism. A Federal Court has mandated a decision by July 18, highlighting the importance of Jordan’s Principle in supporting Indigenous children with disabilities.

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Scarlet, a five-year-old girl, is waiting to find out if she can keep getting special help to talk better.

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