Tag: #School

An Open Letter to Trustees and Advocates in the BC Public School System in Advance of the Upcoming Budget Season

January 18, 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 advocatefor more support for students with disabilities, but what exactly does that mean and how can wedo … More An Open Letter to Trustees and Advocates in the BC Public School System in Advance of the Upcoming Budget Season

Is this Systemic Oppression or Systemic Abuse?

October 18, 2025

Trigger warning: Children’s Self-harm, mental and emotional distress. The division of resources in society is a political decision. When resources become scarce in education, students with disabilities and diverse abilities are severely impacted. Impacts that last a lifetime. The Ministry of Education and Child Care has the obligation to provide every child with a quality, … More Is this Systemic Oppression or Systemic Abuse?

Rights-Based Advocacy in Education

August 13, 2025

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