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The Mother of all Battles
Post last updated October 31, 2026
This is a blog about topics that people write large books about. Patriarchy, motherhood, disability, economy, and oppression. All of these topics intersect when we talk about employment —specifically, when it’s mostly women giving up their jobs to fill a gap in government support. All of their stories show a pattern of a single story.…
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An Open Letter to Trustees and Advocates in the BC Public School System in Advance of the Upcoming Budget Season
Post last updated October 29, 2026
NOTE: This guest blog is written by a fellow parent, advocate and member of BCEdAccess. THANK YOU!! Dear Trustees and Fellow Advocates, We’ve all been told that participation in the district’s budget process is a great way to advocate for more support for students with disabilities, but what exactly does that mean and how can…
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Attitudinal Barriers to Equity
Post last updated October 31, 2026
There is one key belief system in the general public that people with disabilities have to navigate. Deep down, the general public believes that accommodations are a form of cheating. That we are lying. We are often not believed. This goes beyond just the education system. This involves health care, employment, etc. The underlying belief…
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Our Consultation on the Room Clear Tracker
Post last updated October 16, 2026
There have been a lot of really important discussions happening on social media, outside of our parent and caregiver Facebook group as well as inside our group. Our first blog on this topic is called Moving the Needle – Needing Change in Education. We were asking for people to share with us their thoughts and…
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Moving the Needle – Needing Change in Education
Post last updated October 16, 2026
There has been a lot of discussion about the Room Clear Tracker that was created by the Surrey District Parent Advisory Committee. A lot of disability advocates and parents/caregivers have been digesting the idea and sharing their opinions online. There is a mix of feelings. Very valid concerns and hope for change. It hasn’t been…
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Failure by Design – School Start up
Post last updated October 16, 2026
School has been back in session for almost three weeks. We put out a call in our Facebook group for people to come forward and tell the public what is really going on inside schools. These stories are very upsetting. We have a school system in BC that is designed to fail students with disabilities…
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Exclusion Tracker Expands Nationally
Post last updated October 16, 2026
Family Support Institute has put out a press release about the exclusion tracker expanding across Canada. “Exclusion of children with disabilities is a national crisis, and the Exclusion Tracker is a tool to ensure every child can belong in school,” said Dr. Gordon Porter, Executive Director, Inclusive Education Canada.” “The provincial Tracker has been cited…
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