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Current Research Projects
Black Youth Diverse Learners Research Project
In collaboration with Centre for Diverse Learners and Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association of Hamilton.
This critical community-based research project is facilitated by Black peer researchers with disabilities (15-29 years old) in Halton–Hamilton region. This systems mapping project aims to promote the success of Black youth diverse learners.
Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19
In collaboration with the University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Do you identify as having a disability?
We are interested in your reproductivehealth experiences during COVID-19.
Your participation will help us improve reproductive health services for people with disabilities across Canada.
Workplaces REVAMPED
In collaboration with the Realize Canada
Do you identify as a Black person with episodic disabilities (diagnosed, undiagnosed, and misdiagnosed)?
We are interested in your experience navigating employment and the workplace!
Your participation will help the Ase Community and Realize increase the capacity of employers to respond effectively to the challenges facing people living with episodic disabilities.
Past Research Projects
Capacity Building Research Project: The Intersection of Blackness and Disability
In collaboration with
Employment and Social Development Canada
A primary research national research project (literature review, environmental audit, surveys, focus groups, and 1-on-1 interviews) focused on a) organizations and programs with an intersectional approach to race and disability; targeting Black and racialized people with disabilities and b) the experiences of staff, board, and volunteers running these programs.
Several key research findings informed a comprehensive engagement strategy outlining 7 key areas. This included identifying disparities and solutions from the voices of Black and racialized people with disabilities; including future initiatives. guiding principles, and advancement of intersectional approaches.
The Intersection of Blackness and Disability: A Brief Overview and Call to Action
A national literature review highlighting the lack of programs with an intersectional approach and culturally relevant services.
This review also identified the need for targeted programs, events, policy, and research at the intersection of Blackness and disability.