We learn best when we are engaged and emotionally connected to what we are learning. For many children and youth, music is that connection.

Music therapy harnesses the natural responsiveness of children and youth to music, using it as a powerful bridge to support development, communication, emotional regulation, and self-expression, often without the need for words. For children and youth with diverse and complex needs, music therapy can open doors that other approaches cannot.

We respectfully urge the Government of British Columbia to provide funding for music therapy services for children and youth across BC, ensuring equitable access to this evidence-based support.

Please consider sharing this petition with families who have children with diverse and complex needs and who could benefit from the transformative power of music therapy.

Thank you for standing with us.

Music Therapy Association of British Columbia