In the spring of 2020, BCcampus launched the Adapting to COVID-19 website: an online repository for students, staff, and faculty that offers support for mental health concerns, financial relief, safety and personal rights, and the pivot to online learning and teaching. This post is the fourth in a series that highlights the many resources and webinars still available on the site. Check out our earlier posts on the topics of Mental Health, Online Learning and Teaching, and Staying Safe.
Over the past two years, the importance of respecting the rights of the people around us became clearer than ever. Even as restrictions begin to be lifted, respecting everyone’s rights must remain the top priority. Online communities and supports are still available for everyone. You are not alone. Below is a list of resources we have compiled related to protecting your rights.
Resources:
Disability Justice
- COVID-19 Communication Rights Toolkit
- Government Offices Most Responsible for Disability Issues across Canada
Human Rights
- COVID-19 — British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner
- “No One Should be Left Behind:” BCCLA Update on COVID-19
- Top Ten Human Rights Tips for Employers during COVID-19
- Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19
LGBTQIA2S+ Rights
- COVID-19: Remote Work and Wellbeing Resources for LGBTI Communities
- Victoria Pride Society Resources
Student Rights
- Visit Student Rights for a list of resources from many of the post-secondary institutions of B.C. so you can stay informed about changes that may affect you and your institution
Webinars:
- Adapting to COVID-19: Answering the Call to Being and Becoming an Ally
- In this webinar we discuss what it means to be an ally, how to become one, and how to acknowledge and disrupt systemic racism.
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