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
BC Ed Access is deeply appreciative of the announcement made by the Office of the Ombudsperson BC today. This is hope. A piece of the puzzle, that offers hope of awareness. The investigation is questioning whether the exclusions of students with disabilities were “fair”. With a public report to come. Judith Heumann, the late disability … More Investigation by Ombudsperson BC – Exclusion
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!
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
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
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!
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
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