The province’s Human Rights Commission will soon hold hearings into a complaint of discrimination against the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

Todd and Kim Churchill brought the complaint forward on behalf of their deaf son Carter, who they say has been prevented from receiving a proper education.

The Churchills have been seeking better supports for deaf children in the school system for years.

The provincial government closed the school for the deaf in St. John’s in 2010. And while supports have been promised for Carter Churchill, his parents say it still hasn’t happened.

They say they’ve spent more than $40,000 advancing their case so far, but they expect the legal bill will eclipse $100,000 when all’s said and done.

Todd Churchill says after five years and thousands spent, it’s no longer about “winning” the case, but rather holding the school district and government to account for time lost and damage done.

The hearing into the Churchills’ complaint is set to begin August 29th at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s.

It continues until Sept. 2nd, and again Sept. 6-9, 12, 13.

It is open to the public but will also be livestreamed.