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
Show of hands… How many families of disabled children are carrying a mountain of debt because only one member of the family can work due to ableism and constant advocacy in the education system? How many single parents are on government support because they can’t work due to their disabled children being excluded from childcare … More NEW DECISION – Tribunal Declares: Parents of Disabled Children are Not Important to Public Interest
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!
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
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
This conference is for parents/guardians, self advocates, educators, administrators, professionals, and all allies/accomplices in the pursuit of inclusion. Join us for workshops, panels, and presentations. Featuring greetings from the Minister of Education and Child Care, presentations from staff in this and other Ministries, workshops and panels by self-advocates and other experts with information on human … More Advocon Sponsorship 2023
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
An excellent step towards an accessible and equitable British Columbia would be to actually use the word disability in the mandate letter for the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and other ministries supporting children, youth and adults with disabilities. … More BCEdAccess Letter to Premier David Eby on Ministerial Mandate Letters
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
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