A Language of Exclusion: Quebec's Disability Based Education Policy Falls Short The recent case of 18 year old Henry Gendreau, who was denied a French language exemption and subsequently removed from his college program in Quebec due to his autism, highlights the province's education system's shortcomings when it comes to inclusion.
While Henry's story may be exceptional in its details, it speaks to a broader pattern of neglect and exclusion faced by students with disabilities in Quebec.
The Education Ministry denied his exemption request based on his absences from class, but those absences were largely due to Henry being tutored to help him pass other subjects – a common practice for students with learning challenges.