Disability Inclusion: Newcomers with Disabilities

How can organizations better serve and support newcomers with disabilities? How can the settlement and disability sectors build partnerships? Why are these partnerships important? Join us as we explore these questions and more through a partner presentation, panel discussion, and information fair at the University of Toronto Scarborough on November 17th from 8:30am- 12:30pm.

Participants can expect to:

• Attend a panel discussion on lived experiences, challenges and recommendations
• Learn how your organization can support newcomers with disabilities
• Network with community partners across the settlement and disability sectors

Speaker List & Bios Coming Soon

What to Bring:

• Notebook and pens
• Business cards
• Eagerness to learn and connect!

Accessibility Statement:

The event will be held in Room MW130, in the Social Sciences building at the University of Scarborough which is at the intersection of Ellesmere Road and Military Trail. The address is 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough M1C 1A4. There is a map of the University attached.

Public washrooms are located which include wheelchair accessible stalls. An all-gender washroom is available. Lighting in the event room may be dimmed.

For accommodation requests, including ASL, please indicate during registration. For all questions, please contact Azreen Sikder at [email protected] or (416)–458–4421, or Danielle Pineda at [email protected] 289-404-4394.

Parking Information:

• This event is most accessible from the West entrance of the Social Sciences building.
• Parking is available in Parking Lots C and G, accessible from Military Trail.
• A limited number of accessible parking spots are located in Parking Lot C, closest to the Social Sciences building. Please indicate in the registration if you need accessible parking.
• Extra parking is available in Parking lot G, near the intersection of Military Trail and Ellesmere Road.
• All entrances are accessible and the path from parking lot C to the venue is flat and even.

Please note that photos and videos will be taken at this event and shared.

The Newcomers Accessibility Council (NAC) is a governance council developed in partnership between the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership and the Durham Local Immigration Partnership. The NAC aims to develop and implement place-based model for an accessible, connected and responsive service system for newcomers who have disabilities, and their families and caretakers.