Self-directed course: Building Access & Equity for Newcomers with In/Visible Disabilities
OCASI / Accessibility Initiative invites you to the upcoming self-directed course: Building Access & Equity for Newcomers with In/Visible Disabilities
This course aims to help im/migrant and refugee serving and disability sector practitioners working with im/migrant and refugee communities better understand the barriers and challenges they face, and to help them work towards creating welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces for these service users.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to incorporate anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and disability justice frameworks into their settlement work Identify and confront overt and covert biases
- Examine the relationship between disability, race, colonialism, immigrant/refugee status, and other layers of marginalization
- Learn about best/ good practices when working with immigrants and refugees with in/visible disabilities.
Criteria for Participation:
- Attend the mandatory webinar before the end of the course
- Commit to approximately 1-3 hours of learning per week
- Practice active participation throughout the course
- Engage in Accessibility Initiative’s (AI) Group in www.SettleNet.org, a national online Community of Practice for the Settlement Sector
- Complete assignments
At the successful completion of the 7 modules you will receive your certificate!
Important dates:
Registration deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024
Course webinar : May 28th, 2024
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Tecla Namusonge at: tnamusonge@ocasi.org