We have an important update to announce regarding our AdvonCon conference on Nov 1st -2nd, 2024. Accessibility and equitable access to information is our highest priority. We are listening to the families our organization supports. Our volunteer organization provides peer support and accurate, rights-based information about all kinds of barriers regarding a child’s right to … More Conference Update – Now ALL Virtual
Show of hands… How many families of disabled children are carrying a mountain of debt because only one member of the family can work due to ableism and constant advocacy in the education system? How many single parents are on government support because they can’t work due to their disabled children being excluded from childcare … More NEW DECISION – Tribunal Declares: Parents of Disabled Children are Not Important to Public Interest
An anonymous submission As the parent who has been through the BC Human Rights Tribunal process, it’s been about a month since the decision came out and I still haven’t found my words to really summarize what I think of the whole experience. It’s a very emotional process. I was self-representing my daughter, which means … More Behind the Decision: Reflections and important findings on the recent human rights education case
About 3 years ago, the Representative for Children and Youth invited BCEdAccess and several other organizations to a series of round table discussions about the Children and Youth With Support Needs (CYSN) framework updates. Those discussions became the first Left Out report. Yesterday, their office released a second report following up on the continued bleak … More “Still Left Out” Report Exposes Serious Inequity for Disabled BC Kids
Do you love the thrill of a good contest? Are you passionate about supporting noble causes? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. We’re hosting a 50/50 raffle contest where you can support our work while winning the best prize of all – cash! The best part? You can participate right from the comfort … More Enter Our 50/50 draw to Support Our Work!
Finally we have a full schedule for #AdvoCon2023! 12 days left, don’t delay getting your tickets! https://equitableaccesstoeducation.wordpress.com/advocon2023/ Also fill out our financial aid form if you need support to attend: https://forms.gle/iJMsVF1FxQufg7R7A And finally email asap if you have some time to volunteer! tracy@bcedaccess.com See you there!!
Dear Community Members and Allies, Truth and Reconciliation Day is an opportunity for us as settlers to listen and learn. It is because of the labour of survivors that we have the opportunity to understand the profound impact of residential ‘schools’ on Indigenous Peoples and their communities across Canada. This day serves as a sombre … More Message from the Chair of BCEdAccess on Truth and Reconciliation Day
Dive into AdvoCon2023 at earlybird prices! Get Tickets Here You can feel the excitement with just a few short weeks until AdvoCon2023! We’ll be diving deep into the theme of Breaking Barriers Together with our conference partner BC People First and we can’t wait to welcome you! AdvoCon2023: Breaking Barriers Together, presented by Title sponsor … More AdvoCon2023 is around the corner!
We continue to share posts from parents and guardians like you. Reach out if you have a story to tell! Today’s blog is from a parent who wants to encourage other parents, and other disabled people, to connect with your community. They share about the transformative power of events like our upcoming AdvoCon2023 and other … More The Transformative Power of Community
Concerns over growing hate rhetoric have been resonating in the parent community across Canada, and our community of 5500 parents and guardians of children with disabilities and diverse abilities from all over BC is no exception. I often say that people don’t come to BCEdAccess because things are going well. Families share many challenges that … More No Space For Hate: Safeguarding 2SLGBTQIA+ and Disability Rights In Schools
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