National Black Disability Coalition Launch Event
✨ Join us for the official launch of the National Black Disability Coalition (NBDC)! ✨
This groundbreaking initiative 🚀 is led by the ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities. This launch marks the beginning of a national movement that brings together Black-disabled leaders, advocates, researchers, caregivers, and community organizations to advance disability justice rooted in Black liberation ✊🏾.
The coalition is a community-based collective 🤝 that challenges anti-Black racism, ableism, gender-based violence, and systemic exclusion through collective leadership, knowledge sharing, and advocacy 📢.
🎤 What to Expect:
✅ Introduction to the National Black Disability Coalition
✅ Presentation of our mandate, structure, and vision
✅ Meet the Executive Committee & Affinity Group Leads 👥
✅ Overview of Affinity Groups and how to get involved 🔗
✅ Reflections from Black-disabled community leaders 🗣️
✅ Opportunities to connect, contribute, and shape the future 🌍
✅ Details on how to join the movement ✨
🏾 Who Should Attend?
Black-disabled individuals, community leaders, advocates, caregivers, parents, researchers, policy makers, funders, and allies working across sectors including:
💡 Disability Justice
✊🏾 Racial Justice
📚 Education
💼 Employment
❤️ Health & Human Rights
🔹 Accessibility:
🧏🏽♂️ ASL/BASL interpretation
💬 Live captioning
📄 Accessible materials
Attendees are encouraged to share any additional accessibility needs during registration ✅.
🎤 Hosted by:
The ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities
📩 Contact:
📧 Email: manager@asecommunityfoundation.com
🌍 Website: www.asecommunityfoundation.com