Case Statement

Fifteen percent of the population has special needs*. In 2010 in Delta alone there were 23,243 children under the age of 19.** That means that special needs potentially effects 3,486 children in Delta, including autism which effects 1 in every 110 children. Furthermore, the numbers are increasing.

Now, more than ever, families must have programs and services that are community based, easy to access and responsive to the needs of their children at all stages of childhood.

Since 1959 Reach Society has been making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families. Building a child development centre in the heart of the community will give more children at all stages of childhood better access to the critical services they need, and link families to other community services more efficiently and effectively.

Replacing the current Ladner Kinsmen House at 47th avenue, the new Reach centre will neighbour the Ladner Pioneer Library, Memorial park, Delta Secondary School, Ladner Community Centre and other community services, creating a network of community supports working together to benefit children of all ages and their families..

For more information contact Cathy Nidoski, Reach Communications Director at 604-946-6622 ext.337 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it