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Lack of local special needs services for adults sparks rally in Duncan

Frustration, anger and sadness were some of the emotions on display at a rally in Duncan on Wednesday over a lack of local special needs services for adults.

Parents, friends and family members demonstrated outside the Community Living BC office to raise awareness about the need for an appropriate special needs program.

Juice FM spoke to a few of the moms from a group of about 50 people.

If you are interested in finding out more about the cause check out the Facebook group called “What’s next for Special Needs — Life After Graduation.”

 

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