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BLAcK Hub https://blackhub.ca Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:18:18 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://blackhub.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-ase-logo-45x45.png BLAcK Hub https://blackhub.ca 32 32 The Intersection of Blackness and Disability: A Brief Overview and Call to Action https://blackhub.ca/the-intersection-of-blackness-and-disability-a-brief-overview-and-call-to-action/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:16:16 +0000 https://blackhub.ca/?p=1601 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.

The research report can be found here.

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Capacity Building Research Project: The Intersection of Blackness and Disability https://blackhub.ca/capacity-building-research-project-the-intersection-of-blackness-and-disability/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:13:31 +0000 https://blackhub.ca/?p=1599 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. 

About Our Study

The ASE Community is conducting a Canadawide environmental scan to identify organizations and programs supporting Black, racialized, ethno-cultural, refugee/immigrant persons with disabilities.   

The purpose of this study is to understand the needs and barriers faced by organizations serving this population, identify resources and best practices, and create a network/community of practice among organizations serving this population.  

There are three stages for stakeholder participation, including program staff, managers, and volunteers.  

This project is in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada.

Objectives and Outcomes

  • Develop communities of practice where resources, knowledge, and best practices are shared.
  • Centre intersectional lived experiences of Black and racialized persons with disabilities to inform an engagement strategy within Employment and Social Development Canada (SDPP-D).
  • Recommend strategies required to expand organizational capacity and embed intersectional approaches to race and disability.

Benefits of this Study

  • Cultivate community access and self-efficacy of Black and racialized persons with disabilities, through the ASE Community’s Virtual Resource Hub; which highlights and promotes culturally appropriate programs and services of organizations like yours.
  • Identify resources and education needed by organizations to support Black and racialized Canadians with disabilities. 
  • Develop a community of practice among organizations serving these populations where resources and knowledge are shared. 
  • Influence policy and change through research and collective initiatives  
  • Build awareness about ableism, racism, and gender-based violence

The research report can be found here.

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Workplaces REVAMPED https://blackhub.ca/workplaces-revamped/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:05:41 +0000 https://blackhub.ca/?p=1588 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.

Workplaces REVAMPED Project

REcognizing the VAlue of eMPloyees with Episodic Disabilities

Black Focus Group Participants Needed!

Want to confidentially share your experience working and accessing employment as a Black person with episodic disabilities? Join our focus groups!

You may be eligible if you are (a):

  • Black Person with Episodic Disabilities (***Diagnosed, undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed)
  • Living and Working in Canada

To participate email: nkem [@] asecommunityfoundation [.] com

$50 honoraria for participants!

Learn more and participate here…

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Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 https://blackhub.ca/disability-and-reproductive-health-during-covid-19/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:45:23 +0000 https://blackhub.ca/?p=1586 In collaboration with the University of Toronto (Scarborough)

Do you identify as having a disability? 

We are interested in your reproductive health experiences during COVID-19. 

Your participation will help us improve reproductive health services for people with disabilities across Canada.

Black Research Participants Needed

You may be eligible if you:

  • A person with disabilities (diagnosed or undiagnosed)
  • Identify as a woman (cis or trans)
  • Are 18 years or older
  • Live and receive health care in Canada

Interview Honoraria (1 hour): $40 gift card

Survey honoraria: $25 gift card

To participate, email nkem [@] asecommunityfoundation [.] com

Learn more and participate here…

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Black Youth Diverse Learners Research Project https://blackhub.ca/black-youth-diverse-learners-research-project/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:20:07 +0000 https://blackhub.ca/?p=1584 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.

Learn More and Participate Here

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