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Team members to present research at the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) Conference at McGill University, Montréal in June 2024

CARES Lab Director Dr. Ami Goulden and team members Rose Singh and Tori Lewis will present their research through five oral presentations and one conversation circle at the Canadian Association …

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Team member Stephanie Evans participates in Hummingbird Disability Network launch (Montreal) and ViaYouth Summit (Halifax)

Hummingbird Disability Network Launch Research Assistant Steph Evans participated in the Hummingbird Disability Network launch event held from March 17-19 in Montreal with DisAbled Women’s Network Canada (DAWN). The network …

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Team members meet with senior researchers at Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario to inform universal design for learning community of practice

Our team had the opportunity to meet with senior researchers Rachel Courts and Ken Chatoor from Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). With their colleagues, they have conducted thorough …

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Team member Tori Lewis accepted to PhD program at the University of Windsor Fall 2024!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tori Lewis on her acceptance into the Ph.D. program at the School of Social Work, University of Windsor. Tori’s journey to this point has …

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Dr. Goulden and Dr. Pacheco to present national webinar on social work with disabled parents for social work month

In an effort to promote inclusivity and equity in social work practice, a national webinar co-hosted by the CASW (Canadian Association of Social Workers) and the NLCSW (Newfoundland and Labrador …

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Dr. Goulden presents at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington, D.C.

This month, Dr. Goulden attended the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 28th Annual Conference in Washington D.C., and presented research findings related to Young Parents and Child Welfare …

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New study on the lived experiences of young parents with child welfare involvement

A new study lead by Dr. Bryn King (Associate Professor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work; Director, Youth Wellness Lab) and co-authored by Dr. Ami Goulden explores the lived experiences of …

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Dr. Goulden and Dr. Baird Receive CSWE Disability Manuscript Award

We must consider how theories and practice models are limiting for disabled people and whether they reinforce neoliberal-ableism and notions of compulsory able-bodiedness. In other words, is disability rendered ‘abnormal’ …

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