Taking action for equitable access to education for students with disabilities. Living, working on unceded Indigenous land across BC. mostly inactive here.
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BCEdAccess retweeted
Continuing with Mediate BC's Equity in Conflict Resolution speaker series, we are excited to host this third session focusing on the use of power and inclusive leadership on *January 21, 2025*, from 6 to 8pm. Please note the new date!
More info: linkedin.com/events/equityin…
BCEdAccess retweeted
Wishing @BCEdAccess all the best for a very rewarding and successful conference. We admire, support, and appreciate all the work you do to advocate for truly inclusive public schools in BC. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
Time is running out! Only a few days left to get your ticket for #AdvoCon2024. Don't miss out on amazing sessions with a community of like-minded people online! Recordings available for ticket holders.
bcedaccess.com
#bced #InclusionMatters #InclusiveEd
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BCEdAccess retweeted
Hate speech online can cause harm in real life.
We can all help support people targeted by hate speech and raise awareness of how it harms societies.
Get more ideas on how you can say #NoToHate: un.org/en/hate-speech/take-a…
BCEdAccess retweeted
@CanCovSoc @Notatmypicnic @Protect_BC @DoNoHarmBC @InspiredAquaCA @nathalie_k1 @kerrisdalepac @VanDPAC @freespiritus @jaclynmacrae @moss_sphagnum #bced @InclusionBC @BCEdAccess @KasariGovender @humanrights4BC @SoniaFurstenau
1/The @vsb39 is "...inviting people with lived and learned accessibility experience to participate in an advisory panel to provide input on our three-year Accessibility Plan in support of the Accessible BC Act."
My reply & links in this thread.
#bced #HumanRights @LongCOVIDKids
BCEdAccess retweeted
Listen to "October Events" by The Self Advocate podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s… @CoopRadio @posAbilitiesCA @BCEdAccess @VanWritersFest
BCEdAccess retweeted
Join Jeanette Dyck at #AdvoCon2024 for "Guide to Home Learning & Tips on Teaching Outside the Box." Because sometimes traditional classroom settings aren't accessible. Get tickets today for this 2 day online event November 1 and 2! bcedaccess.com
#bced #HomeLearning
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BCEdAccess retweeted
"For me to receive my award [in front] of the stage, it's like you receiving yours behind a curtain."
A woman received her award on the floor due to no ramp. Accessible spaces must be a priority, and Canada's goal to be barrier-free by 2040 is far off.
cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
BCEdAccess retweeted
Yesterday, First Nations Leadership had a conversation on how to safeguard all First Nations children from
Canada’s discrimination which has separated tens of thousands of First Nations children from their families, cultures, languages and hope. Canada’s discrimination has cost generations of our children their childhoods. It must end for the good of the children, First Nations and Canadians too. The vote was to ensure justice for all First Nations children.
Different views reflected the different cultures and realities of First Nations children. The work of @AFN_Updates @NANComms and @ChiefsofOntario was recognized and can be built upon. Today, the Chiefs will lay out an action plan to achieve justice for all First Nations children, young people and families. It will be done and I pledge to do my part🧡
BCEdAccess retweeted
A reminder to get out and vote tomorrow! Education is an issue that all three of the major parties have now weighed in on. Making your voice heard in this election is important!
#bced #bcelection2024
BCEdAccess retweeted
Note: If a school could include - in regular classes with their peers the child in with the most complex care needs in the district - 30 YEARS ago - the same can be done today.
Turn Mindset into problem solving, creative expansion, and enrichment for all.
Has your child with disabilities been excluded from their education? Help us track exclusions in BC schools and advocate for change. Fill out the exclusion tracker survey!
buff.ly/4f7GAn0
#AllMeansAll #BCed #InclusiveEd #BCpoli #InclusionMatters #KidsCantWait
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ALT Image of a green background with an illustration of a stack of books, a red apple, a backpack, and a pencil holder in the bottom right corner. The quote reads, 'I want to stay in [new teacher's] class, I like to go outside and play with my friends, I don’t want to go in the room again..' - 5 year old student waiting for assessment, northern BC. BCEdAccess logo is shown at the bottom left
BCEdAccess retweeted
ICARS will soon release The RIC Report showing nearly £10 million of tax payers money which has been spent across 1,200+ English schools for restraint and de-escalation training. These funds could be better utilized to support children and adequately compensate teachers and support staff, rather than enriching private organizations and charities. #TheRICReport
BCEdAccess retweeted
Inclusive education has not failed our students. The lack of accountability and inadequate support in the classroom is leaving students with disabilities behind.
BCEdAccess retweeted
An inclusive education system teaches students the benefits of diversity, cooperation, and consideration of others, whereas segregated programs create barriers to opportunities for children to learn from, support, and develop relationships with one another.
BCEdAccess retweeted
Inclusion BC is disturbed by the @Conservative_BC platform on education.
Research in Canada and around the world shows us that all students learn better in inclusive classrooms. (A thread🧵)
#BCElxn2024 #InclusiveEducation
BCEdAccess retweeted
“Parents’ top concerns include before-and after-school care, upgrading old schools and building new ones, meal programs, and maintaining sexual orientation and gender identity resources, known as SOGI 123.” vancouversun.com/news/electi… #bced #bcpoli
BCEdAccess retweeted
Thanks to the office of the @BCOmbudsperson for meeting with BCCPAC today. If you feel your school district didn’t handle your concerns fairly, the Ombudsperson can help investigate. Learn how to file a complaint: bcombudsperson.ca/authoritie… #bced
BCEdAccess retweeted
Thank you @JEVLloyd and SPICE Lab for doing this important research – this will help organizations like ours continue to call for actions that improve educational outcomes of students with disabilities.
Additional thanks to @STEPSForwardBC and @BCEdAccess!
#inclusiveed #bced
The UBC SPICE Lab published a report this year characterizing the educational experiences of over 68,000 BC students with disabilities and learning exceptionalities. Read more here:
ubyssey.ca/science/spice-lab…
BCEdAccess retweeted
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