Newsletter and Events

Call to Participate

This is a poster image of the Disabled Voices Project. The image says "Your voice is valued. Help us inform inclusive practices at UBC" Then in all capitals it says Disabled Voices Project. At the bottom of the image is the logo for the Disability Affinity Group University of British ColumbiaYour voice is valued.

Researchers from the Disability Affinity Group, Dr. Jennifer Gagnon, Kathryn Douglas-Campbell, and Dr. Dana Solomon, are collecting stories about the experiences of people with disabilities and those who experience barriers to full participation at UBC.

They invite anyone who has experienced a barrier to full participation in the UBC community when working, studying, communicating with, or visiting the University of British Columbia to participate in the project. You do not have to consider yourself to be ‘Disabled’ or living with a disability to participate: Accessibility is about removing barriers to ensure everyone is included.

You can share your experiences by participating in a one-on-one interview, a small group discussion, and/or completing a questionnaire. You can participate in all of these ways, or just choose the ones that work for you.

To participate in the questionnaire, interview and/or focus group visit The Disabled Voices Project.

Newsletter

Stay informed about the latest EDI-related events happening within the Faculty of Health and Social Development and UBC, as well as the broader non-UBC community events. Engage with a diverse range of multi-access learning opportunities and resources designed to support your personal growth and professional development.

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For information regarding upcoming UBCO-wide events, please visit the UBC Okanagan events page.

EVENTS

Communities of Practice and Care | Monthly from Sept-March 

In response to students feedback, the FHSD EDI Committee is hosting a welcoming space for students from the Schools of Social Work, Nursing or Health and Exercise Sciences, who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour- IBPOC, multiracial, member of a racialized group, 2S/LGBTQIA+ and/or folx with disabilities.

Come join us for a relaxing cup of tea, build connection and support within your program and Faculty, and co-create communities of practice and collective care. from 12:30-1:30pm:

  • Oct 9
  • Nov 6
  • Dec 4

Please see internal communications or contact us for the location.

International Students Gathering | During Reading Weeks

International students from the Schools of Nursing, Health and Exercise Sciences and Social Work are invited to join the FHSD EDI committee to a gathering of food, support and connection. Faculty and staff are kindly welcomed to join us too!

 

 

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