Listen to Tommy Akinnawonu, Kelsey Seguin, and Logan Wong as they explore the crucial importance of including people with disabilities in health research focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenization (EDI-DI). They will define key concepts such as tokenism, infantilization, and non-inclusive environments, leading to a discussion of why inclusion is essential and an overview of elements of inclusive research practice.

On July 5th, 2023, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) hosted a panel on the complex realities of students with intersecting disability and sexual identities, featuring Logan Wong, Jay Baldwin, Calvin Prowse, and Becca Bernard. In the first week of Disability Pride Month, NEADS facilitated a dialogue between disabled student activists with diverse and intersecting identities to discuss the challenges that occur in higher education. This panel explored the complexities that may occur for students with diverse and intersecting disability, gender, and sexual identities, when navigating the intricacies of higher education – both within the classroom and beyond. Panelists specifically discuss the availability of resources and/or services (or lack thereof) that address needs in relation to their identities. Finally, this panel reflects on the diverse experiences of students with disability, gender, and sexual identities – and ultimately propose steps to further the access and inclusion of higher education.

Oct 6, 2023 - Navigating higher education as disabled students is challenging and often has multiple layers when advocating for access needs to be met – not only within the classroom, but also beyond it. This panel explores the complexities in securing attendant care services whilst attempting to actively participate in student life on campus and throughout the community. Disabled students and service providers come together to discuss the necessity of attendant care services and unpack the various ways that care is accessed in higher education. This event is a feature of our Virtual Access for All webinar series, which is generously supported by Employment and Social Development Canada's Supports for Student Learning Program.