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Making disability visible: Inclusion as identity-affirming practice
Listening to Lizzy McAlpine’s song, “erase me,” sparked a reflection on how we erase disability—not just in memory, but in our schools ...
Feb 194 min read


Navigating union spaces as a member with a disability
As a racialized woman who has a physical disability, I have experienced many barriers, inequities, and exclusions throughout my ...
Feb 193 min read


Student’s self-advocacy builds inclusive school community
Hi, my name is Keirnan, and I am a Grade 9 student in Kamloops, BC...
May 15, 20244 min read


Disability justice in action: Changing the game
From May 25 to June 1 Canada will recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities during National Accessibility...
May 15, 20245 min read


Celebrating disability justice: Interdependence and community
In early April of this year, the BCTF hosted its second Disability Justice Summit. An event where members from across the province who...
May 15, 20243 min read


The life that chose me: Navigating the education system with Tourette syndrome
A neurological condition that one is born with, TS affects 1 in every 100 children in Canada...
May 15, 20248 min read


A teacher’s journey to an ADHD diagnosis
I have ADHD. I am a teacher. I am a man. A husband. A father. A runner. I am many things, but I don’t let any one of my identities...
May 15, 20245 min read


The Spices of Life: Student-led neurodiversity club
Neurodiversity is a paradigm that asserts that human brains are naturally different and that there is no “normal” or “ideal” brain...
May 15, 20245 min read


How assignment-based grading hurts disabled students
The focus on outcomes, rather than assignments, means that teachers now have more flexibility when it comes to assessment...
May 15, 20245 min read


Reflections on teaching and concussions
Last fall, an unexpected incident changed my school year dramatically. Up until that point, I was being creative in my classroom...
May 15, 20244 min read
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