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The ASE Community Youth Coalition

Who We Are

The ASE Community Youth Coalition (ACYC) is a national network of Black students and youth with disabilities, consciously and collectively working  towards our collective advancement. Our work is grounded in the 10 disability justice principles, Black feminist theory, and holistically eradicating anti-Black racism. 


We are leaders, advocates, and change-makers between the ages of 13-29 with unique talents and knowledge through lived experiences of visible and invisible disabilities across Canada. We are guided by powerful mentors and “aged out” youth members.



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Purpose

The purpose of this Coalition is to address disparities and eradicate barriers by creating a national public forum and safe space where Black Youth with disabilities can discuss, negotiate, champion, lead change, support each other, and  feel empowered to advocate for their needs in their respective institutions. .

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Vision

ACYC envisions a world where all Black Canadian youth with disabilities are inspired and equipped to realize and actualize the future they want 

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Mission

The full inclusion and participation of Black youth with disabilities across the country, collectively working towards our community’s advancement By Us, For Us. Nurturing, empowering, and transforming youth into self-reliant, interdependent leaders across Canada. ACYC is focused on the development and advancement of all Black youth with disabilities across

 Canada- while honouring the wholeness of each person.

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Values

  1. COMMITMENT TO CROSS-DISABILITY SOLIDARITY
  2. INTERSECTIONALITY
  3. SUSTAINABILITY
  4. LEADERSHIP OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED / ACCOUNTABILITY
  5. COLLECTIVE ACTION/LIBERATION

Priorities

Priority #1: Research Engagement and Policy Skills Development  (and opportunities to participate in and lead research/policy projects)


Priority #2: Design and facilitate a national Social media awareness & education campaign (to address stigma of ableism, anti-black racism, and other intersectional identities)


Priority #3: Education & Development series  


Priority #4: Collective Learning Forum


Priority #5: Resources and funding


Priority #6: Social inclusion and advocacy 

Working Principles

  • To build, create and sustain a stronger sense of community amongst Black students with disabilities nationally 
  • To be a communication hub between different student groups, cohorts/generations on a national scale 
  • To use this space as a platform to support and advocate for Black students with disabilities and student-led activities within the caucus 
  • To represent the national collective interest of Black students with disabilities at steering committee, and act as a communication link between ASE, the student groups, programs administration and institutional officials 

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