inclusive learning
through equal access

Funded by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, Academic Communication Equity-British Columbia (ACE-BC) provides province-wide services to support access for students who are Deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind.

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The B.C. government is developing accessibility legislation aligned with the The Accessible Canada Act. The UN Convention’s principle, “nothing about us without us” guides this development and supports a wide range of proactive measures to promote accessibility.
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Additional information and resources for deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind post-secondary individuals and particularly for students in British Columbia.

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DeafBlind awareness month

June is celebrated as National DeafBlind Awareness Month and it is an exceptional opportunity to understand the distinct experience of Canadians who are DeafBlind.

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I would like to give my support to the continuation of the Grad Transition Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing grade 11 and 12 students. This has always been an excellent program, helping to make students aware of their responsibilities and their rights as students in the Post Secondary system.

Jayne Fenrich,
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Delta, BC

Working with the PCAS team was (and continues to be) an outstanding experience. PCAS consultations and practical resources are evident in many aspects of services provided to our Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. The PCAS team is never satisfied just by making generic recommendations, but rather applies a creative and individual approach to each unique case.

Cheryl Sokol,
Coordinator, Accessibility Services, BCIT
Burnaby, BC

ACE-BC excels at providing innovative information related to post-secondary accessibility and educational supports to various individuals, groups, and allies. Their compassion is followed with professional expertise as they continually aim to create barrier-free, accessible learning opportunities.

Elissa Robb,
Registered Audiologist, Hearing Instrument Practitioner
Tri-Cities, BC