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Transparency, Accountability and Procedural Fairness – thoughts on BC school boards and trustees

February 13, 2022

If trustees are to be censured and suspended from their duties, then we believe the public has a right to know the details, including the cost of this investigation using public funds intended for student services and supports, so that we can decide for ourselves whether the action, which prevents trustees from performing their elected duties, was warranted. … More Transparency, Accountability and Procedural Fairness – thoughts on BC school boards and trustees

On Chilliwack Trustee Neufeld’s Ableism

November 20, 2020

There are nearly 2000 students who have a disability designation in the Chilliwack school district, and many more students who are likely waiting for designation and/or assessment. This language impacts them. … More On Chilliwack Trustee Neufeld’s Ableism

Guest Post – Building Schools Right – Area Standards in BC

October 17, 2020

This guest post was submitted by the Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education (PAN). BCEdAccess recognizes the critical role physical structures and spaces play in accessibility and inclusion for all students and we support PAN’s call to update these Standards. … More Guest Post – Building Schools Right – Area Standards in BC

Guest Post – People with Intellectual Disabilities Face Health Inequality

October 16, 2020

Special Olympics BC has issued a challenge to all candidates in the 2020 provincial election: to end the deadly health inequality experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities. … More Guest Post – People with Intellectual Disabilities Face Health Inequality

BC Election Wish List – 7 key asks from BCEdAccess

October 15, 2020

Across all major parties there is very little reference to disabled children, youth and adults in their election platforms. We have a wish list that we hope will be enacted by the new government and we hope you will ask your local candidates about some of these things! … More BC Election Wish List – 7 key asks from BCEdAccess

Election Wish List – Why Standards of Practice for Education Assistants in BC

October 15, 2020

This post was written in support of one of BCEdAccess’ election wish list items – Standards of Practice for Education Assistants in BC. … More Election Wish List – Why Standards of Practice for Education Assistants in BC

A Welcome Letter for New School Trustees

November 14, 2018

School trustees do important work in our education system, overseeing the delivery of K-12 public education. In your governance role, you are responsible for a large budget and a large number of employees, and for the strategic direction of the district. Ideally you’ll work as a team to represent your community, and to advocate to the province as necessary for the things your district needs to best serve students. … More A Welcome Letter for New School Trustees

BCEdAccess Presentation to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services

October 10, 2018

BCEdAccess presented Oct 9th to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services … More BCEdAccess Presentation to Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services

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Our mission is to ensure equitable access to education for students with disabilities and complex learners in British Columbia.

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