Join CREAN to explore the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities, with a focus on the intersectionality of race, identity, and disability. Through personal stories and expert insights, panelists will examine how societal biases and misconceptions impact the lived experiences of people of color with invisible disabilities.
The discussion will also highlight the importance of compassion and empathy in breaking down barriers, fostering understanding, and creating more inclusive spaces.
Attendees will leave with a deeper awareness of the nuanced realities of invisible disabilities and the power of compassion in building a more equitable world.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
This panel will be led by:
Alix Morle: Alix is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer from Trinidad and Tobago, now based in Vancouver, BC.
Devyani Tewari: Devyani is an Indian doctoral candidate whose teaching and research are centered on the rights of marginalized individuals, such as isabled and racialized women in the context of family law and health law at the domestic and international level.
Diana Viafara: Diana is an international student studying Business Administration with a deep passion for mental health and gender studies.
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The Realities of Living With Invisible Disabilities
Saturday, March 22, 2025
1:00pm
Victoria City Hall Antechamber (1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC)
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Accessibility:
Email all accessibility requests to hello@creansociety.org, or call 250-721-9611.
Victoria City Hall is wheelchair accessible.
An ASL interpreter is confirmed, but please email us by Friday, March 7 if you'll be needing this service so we can pre-arrange seating, etc.
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This conversation is part of CREAN’s Cracks in the Concrete Conference, March 21-23, 2025. The Conference is a weekend of collaboration, creativity, curiosity, networking, and interactive discussions. Through hosting the Cracks in the Concrete Conference, CREAN hopes to spark interest in under-researched topics, strengthen research and education networks, and provide information to community members in an inclusive and accessible manner. Visit www.creansociety.ca/conference for more information.
Contact:
250-721-9611
hello@creansociety.org
www.creansociety.ca/conference
We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.
