By Emily Rivers | Manager, Communications and Database
Youth with a facial difference often require extensive dental and medical procedures. Many of these take place during their adolescence which consequently means that youth have to spend time away from school and their peers to make various appointments and often require some recovery time after surgeries. This can make it difficult for them to keep on top of their studies and with challenging curriculums it is easy for students to fall behind on their coursework. It also makes it challenging to commit to extracurricular activities which is often expected for other scholarships. It also means time away from friends and peers which adds another element of challenge for our youth. We want to support them in their academic endeavours while recognizing the challenges they might face.
While some of the associated costs with having a facial difference are covered by healthcare there are significant financial obligations that are not covered. This includes time off work (youth and parents) to attend various appointments, in face many of our youth are also unable to maintain their own job, due to surgeries and recovery times. There are also the added costs of travel, accommodation, childcare for sibling…these extra financial burdens are rarely recognized and placed on the youth’s family to cover. By providing some financial support for education youth have a better chance of being successful during their post secondary education.
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