Current Research Projects

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This critical community-based research project is facilitated by Black peer researchers with disabilities (15-29 years old) in Halton–Hamilton region, in collaboration with the ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities, Centre for Diverse Learners, and Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association of Hamilton. This systems mapping project aims to promote the success of Black youth diverse learners.

In collaboration with the University of Toronto (Scarborough)

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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. 

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.