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Tag: Hewko v. British Columbia (2006)
A BC Supreme Court decision addressing meaningful consultation with parents when planning a disabled child’s education. It highlights the school district’s responsibility to genuinely consider the child’s needs and the information parents bring to educational planning.
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Call For Proposals
Post last updated October 31, 2026
Call for Proposals: Advocacy – Strategies and Solutions, BCEdAccess 2018 Conference and AGM BCEdAccess, as an organization of parents, guardians and allies, supports the rights of children and youth with special needs and/or disabilities to achieve equitable access to a quality education in accordance with international human rights law, and full inclusion and participation in…
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Exciting Speakers at April 2 Advocacy Conference
Post last updated October 31, 2026
“We have an exciting lineup of speakers for our April 2nd Advocacy Conference! Tickets below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 Birgitta von Kosigk worked on many special needs files, including Auton, Anderson, and Hewko. She also represented clients before human rights tribunals and in school board hearings. Currently, Birgitta works with individuals, families, and businesses to create better solutions in…
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April 2 Advocacy Conference – Keynote Speaker Birgitta von Krosigk
Post last updated October 31, 2026
We’re very excited to announce our keynote speaker, Birgitta von Krosigk! About the presentation – Advocating for the Advocate Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocating-for-special-needs-in-bc-schools-conference-tickets-20582695396 Being a parent or primary caregiver of a child with special needs brings with it many tasks and roles over and above the traditional parental/caregiver ones. This is on top of whatever role…
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