Tag: students with disabilities

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

Moving the Needle – Needing Change in Education

November 6, 2025

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

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?

Exclusion Tracker Expands Nationally

September 2, 2025

Family Support Institute has put out a press release about the exclusion tracker expanding across Canada. “Exclusion of children with disabilities is a national crisis, and the Exclusion Tracker is a tool to ensure every child can belong in school,” said Dr. Gordon Porter, Executive Director, Inclusive Education Canada.” “The provincial Tracker has been cited … More Exclusion Tracker Expands Nationally

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

BCEdAccess Extends their Gratitude to the BCSTA

March 19, 2025

On March 18th the BC School Trustee Association released a new resource guide.  This is the first of its kind. From the BCSTA website: “[Vancouver, BC – March 18, 2025] – The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its report, Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities, developed by … More BCEdAccess Extends their Gratitude to the BCSTA