Race and Disability Canada is an innovative initiative dedicated to exploring and tackling the intersections of race and disability.

About Us

We conduct research and provide education and training to understand and amplify the lived realities of Indigenous, Black and Racialized people with Disabilities (IBRpD) in Canada. Our work addresses the root causes of systemic marginalization of IBRpD with the aim of driving transformative change in service provision and policy directives across the country.

Our Projects

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IDEA Project

CDI Project

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IDEA Practitioners and Professionals Network

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Practitioners and Professionals Network is an opportunity for staff who hold the diversity portfolio within disability organizations to come together and share information, network, and engage in dialogue on how to address the intersections of race and disability within your respective organizations.

IDEAL Program

IDEAL: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Leadership is a four-session leadership program designed for Indigenous, Black, and Racialized people with disabilities. This program focuses on building capacity and educating participants on disability rights, history, and advocacy. No prior leadership experience is required.

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Our Peer Network is a a space for Indigenous, Black and Racialized people with Disabilities to build community and network. This network is focused on creating an open environment for peer-to-peer sharing, learning, and problem-solving, where your voice matters.

Peer Network

The IDEA toolkits are designed to support organizational leaders to facilitate meaningful dialogue on the intersection of race and disability. These toolkits support leaders in building an inclusive workplace. Use these tools to build your leadership and confidence on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) in your organization.

IDEA Toolkits

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This is a storytelling initiative dedicated to amplifying the lived realities of Indigenous, Black, and Racialized people with disabilities. By sharing powerful narratives on social media, our program brings to light their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, fostering understanding and empathy within communities.

Storytelling Program

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The IDEA Community of Practice (CoP) is a learning network for decision makers and leaders in the disability sector to build confidence, learn about the intersections of race and disability, and co-create effective IDEA* strategies to apply in their disability organizations.
*Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

IDEA Community of Practice