As the school year begins, many of us are already navigating challenges to ensure our children receive the support they deserve. At BCEdAccess, we know this process all too well—because like you, we are parents and guardians of kids with disabilities. We understand that resolving issues in schools isn’t just about speaking up, it’s about … More Navigating Back to School Advocacy in BC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2023Latest BCEdAccess Exclusion Tracker Report Reveals Alarming Trends in Patterns of Exclusion VICTORIA, BC – The BCEdAccess Society has released its 2022-23 Exclusion Tracker Report, the 5thyear tracking the exclusion of disabled students from K-12 education in British Columbia. The new reporthighlights alarming trends around nursing supports and physical care, Kindergarten … More Media Release: Exclusion Tracker Report 2022-23 Reveals Alarming Trends In Patterns Of Exclusion
Back to school time is not always easy for disabled students and their families. If you’re a parent or guardian, we have a post for back to school to help you work through some of the anxiety: 8 Things To Do For Back To School The reality is that while most British Columbia schools are … More Your Voice Matters: Back To School and the Exclusion Tracker
We are excited to announce the launch of our permanent page dedicated to British Columbia School District Accessibility Plans. … More A New Era of Accountability for BC School Accessibility
You may want to bookmark this post for future use! We are now into August, and even though we still have some summertime left until school starts, some of us may be feeling anxious about the upcoming school year for our children, our family and ourselves. Depending on how the previous years have gone, … More Taking Human Rights Back To School – a Primer
We’re delighted to announce that for our 9th annual advocacy conference, #AdvoCon203, we’ll be cohosting with BC People First, an independent voice of self-advocates in BC for over 40 years.. AND we’re going hybrid, with all 4 days online, 2 of them in-person and broadcast, at Simon Fraser University, Surrey! Early bird tickets now available, … More #AdvoCon2023 EarlyBird Tickets Now Available!
Rights-based advocacy for equitable education for disabled students is my passion, but justice is my goal. Justice takes into account how identities like race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation, affect a disabled person’s experience. By extension, as parents/ guardians/caregivers, the response to our advocacy is also affected by our identity. … More The Role of Justice in Education Advocacy: Reflections During Black History Month
Do you have concerns about a decision the school or district made for your child/youth? Learn how to resolve them!
#bced #bcpoli #InclusiveEd … More Resolve Concerns for Your Child At School – A Simple Step By Step Guide
November 17, 2022 To whom it may concern: The BCEdAccess Society is an organization of families of children and youth with disabilities and complex learners from all over the province of British Columbia. We champion and support these children and youth to reach their full potential in BC education, and in all aspects of their … More Letter to Vancouver School Board Regarding the School Liaison Officer Program
Dreaming Big About Education 2 at #AdvoCon2022 – don’t miss out on tickets to this event with 33 speakers over 4 days online at our online advocacy conference! #bced #bcedchat … More Dreaming Big About Education 2 at #AdvoCon2022
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