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North of 60: Live Q & A with Heather Walkus, Acting Chair of the Council of Canadians With Disabilities (CCD)

Join the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) and Heather Walkus, Acting Chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), on February 18th at 12pm EST for a lively Q & A on the importance of by-and-for disability organizations and meaningful consultation, confronting systemic power imbalances, and generational shifts in disability activism. This event is a feature of our Virtual Access for All Project webinar series, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Closed captioning will be provided. Online registration is required – register here. 

This event is supported by Employment and Social Development Canada, and is a feature of our Virtual Access for All webinar series.

More about Heather Walkus, Acting Chair of Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)

Heather Walkus is a seasoned and well respected disability justice advocate, with a strong knowledge and belief in human rights legislation. Heather's beliefs include, "the diverse voices of people must come first” and “the way we work and organize must reflect the diversity and inclusion of the society we are building”. Heather's decentralized and empowering approach to leadership has made her an invaluable Acting Chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities.

More about the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)

The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is a social justice organization by and for persons with disabilities that advocates for an inclusive and accessible Canada. CCD is a convening body that unites disability advocacy organizations in their activities of law reform, litigation, education, and dialogue with key decision-makers. The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is an independent organization representing post-secondary students with disabilities and also a member group of the Council of Canadians With Disabilities.

For more information:

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), Rm. 514 Unicentre, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6, tel. (613) 380-8065, ext. 201

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