About this Event
Mainland Community Services Society (MCSS) is thrilled to announce the 2024 National AccessAbility Week Dialogue titled “Intervening on Disability Discrimination: Best Practices for Community Leaders” In this year's event, we invite all accessibility stakeholders to be part of an experience-centered dialogue on disability justice in British Columbia. This year's event aims to serve as an open forum discussing accessibility issues pertinent to British Columbia while also fostering dialogue and innovative solutions to tackle the obstacles encountered by Persons Living with Disabilities.
Benefits for Participating Stakeholder Organizations:
By engaging in this dialogue, organizations stand to gain:
- Deeper insights into equity, power dynamics, ableism, disability justice, and accessibility.
- Increased motivation to foster collective solidarity for accessibility within their communities.
- Enhanced public relations and leadership skills to garner support for accessibility initiatives.
- Opportunities for collaboration with peers to develop and disseminate initiatives tailored to Persons Living with Disabilities.
- A platform to showcase their community work across the province.
- Expanded networks and direct connections with funders and policymakers in the accessibility sector.
The dialogue is scheduled for May 30th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at UBC Robson Square. This event is in-person only and welcomes up to 2 attendees per organization, with registration required.
As space is limited, please register via Eventbrite by the end of the day on May 27th, 2024. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
If you require any accommodation, kindly send us an email by May 29th, 2024
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 778-980-5811
Thank you for dedicating your time to this impactful initiative.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Robson Square - University of British Columbia - HSBC Hall, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, Canada
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