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 … More Attitudinal Barriers to Equity
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 … More Our Consultation on the Room Clear Tracker
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 … More Moving the Needle – Needing Change in Education
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 … More Failure by Design – School Start up
BCEdAccess is a fully volunteer-run non-profit organization. We are a rights-based organization. Our mission is to ensure that all children with disabilities and diverse abilities have access to an equitable education. We do this by empowering, educating and supporting their parent(s)/guardians in advocating in the public education system. We have a parent(s)/guardian peer support group … More Rights-Based Advocacy in Education
The education system is in critical condition. After decades of chronic underfunding and COVID, we still haven’t recovered. The lower-hanging fruit on the tree was picked years ago. There is nothing left. So now we need to go deeper into – and higher up into – the tree. What does that actually mean? What does … More EAs Are Essential for Equitable Education
The parents who are part of our BCEd Access community are all wanting an equitable education for their children. Our goals are just like all parents. We all want our kids to learn, play and thrive at a school with their peers, just like everyone else. The report that was released on January 29th at … More Lived Experience as Evidence of Systemic Neglect
November 7, 2024 Dear Honourable David Eby, Premier, Congratulations on renewing your mandate as Premier of British Columbia! We recognize the progress made during your first term and through John Horgan’s government and specifically within the Ministry of Education and Child Care. Building off your progress, and as one of several inclusion-seeking organizations within our … More An Open Letter to the Honourable David Eby, Premier
BcEd Access is very pleased to offer our 10th annual conference online! November 1st, Friday Night 7-9pm November 2nd, Saturday 10am – 4:30pm. ASL Interpreters will be provided. Workshops will be recorded and available temporarily. If you are not available at that exact date and time, you can still benefit from the shared lived experience … More AdvoCon 2024!
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