Alternatives to Inclusion BC for Special Education Advocacy in British Columbia
When Inclusion BC's waitlist is too long, these are the BC-specific advocacy tools and organizations that can help you fight for your child's education rights.
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BC Special Ed Advocacy Guide vs. Free Resources (BCEdAccess, BCCPAC, FSI): What's the Difference?
An honest comparison of paid BC advocacy toolkits against free resources from BCEdAccess, BCCPAC, and Family Support Institute. What each covers and what's missing.
BC Special Ed Advocacy Toolkit vs. Hiring a Private Advocate: Honest Comparison
Comparing a $14 BC advocacy toolkit with private special education advocates charging $100-$300/hr. Which makes sense for your situation and budget.
Best BC Special Education Advocacy Tool for Parents on a Limited Budget
The most effective advocacy tools for BC parents who can't afford $100-$300/hr private advocates. Ranked by cost, BC-specificity, and tactical usefulness.
How to Fight EA Hours Cuts in BC Without Hiring a Lawyer
Step-by-step process for BC parents to challenge Education Assistant hour reductions using the Human Rights Code and Moore decision — no attorney required.
Moore v. British Columbia: The Case That Changed Special Education Rights
The 2012 Supreme Court ruling in Moore v. British Columbia is the foundation of every BC parent's fight for special education. Here's what it actually established.
Section 11 Appeal BC School Act: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Section 11 of the BC School Act gives parents the right to formally appeal school decisions. Here's exactly how to use it before the 30-day deadline passes.
BC Advocacy Toolkit vs. Special Education Attorney: Which Do You Need?
Most BC parents don't need a special education attorney. Here's an honest comparison of your options and when each one is actually worth it.
Stay Put Rights in BC Special Education: What Exists and What Doesn't
BC has no formal 'stay put' provision like IDEA. Here's what BC parents can actually do when a school tries to change their child's placement or services.
How to Appeal a Special Education Designation Decision in BC
BC school districts can deny, delay, or remove a special education designation. Here's how parents can challenge designation decisions and protect their child's access to funding.
How to File a BC Human Rights Complaint Against a School
A step-by-step guide to filing a complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal when a school fails to accommodate your child's disability.
Duty to Accommodate at School in BC: What It Means and How to Enforce It
The duty to accommodate is the legal backbone of BC special education rights. Here's what it requires from schools and how parents can use it when services are denied.
Due Process Hearing in BC Special Education: What Exists Instead
BC has no due process hearing system like the US. Here's what BC parents can actually do when a school dispute reaches a crisis point.
BC Special Education Attorney: What Parents Need to Know
BC has no special education attorneys the way the US does. Here's what legal support actually looks like in British Columbia and when you need it.
When Inclusive Education Fails in BC: What Parents Can Do
BC's inclusive education policy sounds good on paper. When your child is being excluded, sent home, or denied support, here's how to fight back using BC law.
BC Ombudsperson School Complaint: When and How to File
The BC Ombudsperson investigates procedurally unfair school decisions. Here's when it's the right tool, what it can do, and how to file a complaint.
Special Education Rights in British Columbia: What Parents Are Actually Owed
BC special education rights come from the Human Rights Code, not IEP contracts. Here's a clear breakdown of what your child is legally owed in BC schools.
Manifestation Determination in BC: What It's Called and How It Works
BC schools don't use 'manifestation determination' — but they have an equivalent process. Here's what BC parents need to know when behavior leads to suspension.