Race and Disability Canada
Living Leadership
A free, one-year mentorship program for people who are racialized and live with a disability.
15 spots are available in our first cohort. Apply by .
About the program
Race and Disability Canada's Living Leadership Program matches people who are both racialized and living with a disability with racialized disabled leaders who have been doing this work for years.
Over one year, you'll learn alongside a mentor who shares your experience and understands the barriers you face.
- Free No cost to take part
- 1 year Of one-on-one mentorship
- No experience needed You don't need a degree, a job title, or a history of advocacy. You just need the desire to make change for yourself, and others.
Accessibility is built in
This program is designed by racialized disabled people, and accessibility is an integral part of the design process.
- All virtual sessions will have live captions.
- Meeting materials will be provided ahead of time.
- We will work with you to provide any individual accommodations you need.
What you'll build together
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Skills and confidence
Build the skills and confidence to advocate on the issues you care about.
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Community
Connect with others who understand your experience.
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Knowledge of your rights
Learn about your rights, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).
Key dates
- Application deadline
- Mentee selection announced
- First virtual session for mentees
- Mentors and mentees matched
- Virtual Living Leadership Kick-off
How to apply
Interested? Send us a one-page note in writing, audio, or video, whichever works best for you.
Tell us:
- who you are
- the issues you care about
- what you hope to learn from having a mentor
Apply by .