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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📚 New on the CERC HECW Blog: “Chaos in the Classroom: How Budget Cuts Are Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students” Shapi John examines how funding, resources, staff training and class sizes affect students with disabilities in Ontario. 🔗 Read the full blog on our website. #EducationEquity #CERCHECW

Social media graphic promoting the CERC HECW October blog. The headline reads, “Chaos in the Classroom: How Budget Cuts Are Failing Our Most Vulnerable Students.” Below the title are three overlapping photos showing students in a classroom, an empty classroom, and a child with a backpack standing in front of a school bus. At the bottom, text reads, “Read the blog on our website,” alongside the Toronto Metropolitan University and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing logos.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet Dr. Vayshali Patel, one of the researchers at the CERC in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing! 👋🏽 🔗 Read the full story on our website: buff.ly/Kq9eL6v

Graphic promoting a CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing researcher spotlight featuring Dr. Vayshali Patel. The graphic includes her photo and the headline “Building Digital Health Research That Starts With People: Dr. Vayshali Patel’s Journey,” with a prompt to read her story on the CERC website.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Episode 2 is officially live: "Mobility, Pain, and Possibility in Canadian Disability" 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/Pxm6KQ4

Podcast promotion on a dark purple background with a yellow badge reading "Podcast Season 2" and TMU/CERC logos in the corner. Bold 3D-styled text reads "Episode 2 OUT NOW." In the center, a pair of white over-ear headphones frames a smartphone. The phone's screen displays the cover art for "Disability Dialogues" with the episode title "Mobility, Pain, and Possibility in Canadian Disability" A QR code and registration link are displayed above the phone.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Our latest blog celebrates the achievements of Canadians with disabilities and explores why there's still more work to do to build a more inclusive society. 📖 Read the full blog here: buff.ly/7YTidpP #DisabilityJustice #Accessibility #HealthEquity

Graphic promoting a July blog post from the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing at Toronto Metropolitan University. At the top, a white banner reads "July Blog." Below, a browser-style window with a yellow label reading "New Blog Post" features the title, "Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Achievements and Improvements." Three taped Polaroid-style images appear beneath the title: Terry Fox running during the Marathon of Hope on the left, the Disability Pride flag in the centre, and disability rights activist Beryl Potter speaking with others on the right. At the bottom is a button with a globe icon that reads, "Read the blog on our website." TMU and CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing logos appear in the lower-left corner against an orange-to-pink gradient background.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's Disability Pride Month! Our latest publication spotlight, Intersectional-Agency: Choosing Who I Am as a Ticket to Opportunities, explores how people with intersecting identities navigate barriers and create opportunities. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Intersectionality #HealthEquity

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Are you an adult woman or gender-diverse person with a disability living in Canada? We are seeking participants for a paid online focus group to help design a survey exploring technology-facilitated violence experienced. 🔗 Learn more buff.ly/PMZ0TEq

Illustrated recruitment poster seeking adult women and gender-diverse people with disabilities to participate in a paid focus group. A diverse group of people with visible and non-visible disabilities are shown, including wheelchair users and people with prosthetic limbs.

Illustrated poster describing a study on online violence affecting gender and disability minorities in Canada. Participants are invited to complete a pilot survey and share feedback during an online focus group, with a link in bio for more information.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🔍 Join us tomorrow for the CERC-HECW July Open Lab 2026! 📅 July 7, 2026 🕙 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ET 📍 Hybrid Event • In person: 288 Church Street, Floor 5, Room 519 • Online via Zoom 📝 Registration is required for both. Zoom: buff.ly/HHqqzRq In person: buff.ly/mf9lAS0

Poster promoting CERC-HECW July Open Lab Events 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University. Open Lab sessions invite participants to explore research projects, discover research insights, and engage in meaningful conversations. Events take place July 7 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. ET in a hybrid format at 288 Church Street, Floor 5, Room 519, Toronto, and online via Zoom. Registration is required. In-person registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEShigxUVvVZ3d43XA3KaqNH-h5TJpP7dXMb2GJYYx8qKpGQ/viewform. Zoom registration: https://torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aiP89bsZSHS62TQhhdW2cA

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Stay connected to the latest research, events, and opportunities by subscribing to the CERC HECW Newsletter. 👉 Subscribe here: buff.ly/d9s4QdS #HealthEquity #CommunityWellbeing #DisabilityJustice #HealthcareInnovation #SystemicChange #TMU #TorontoMetropolitanUniversity #PublicHealth #SocialPolicy

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📚 Publication Spotlight Research with 204 women with disabilities in South Africa found that cyberbullying and hacking are common forms of online abuse, with low-income women facing the greatest risks. Digital safety must be disability-inclusive. #HealthEquity #DisabilityJustice #DigitalSafety

Publication spotlight on technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women with disabilities in South Africa. Authors listed are Ned, Tyabashe-Phume, Tunggal, and Soldatić (2026).

Background and project goal: understanding how disability, race, and income shape experiences of online abuse.

Researchers surveyed 204 women with disabilities across South Africa between January and May 2025.

Key findings: cyberbullying and hacking are most common; low-income women and women with physical disabilities experience higher levels of online harassment.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📢 Join a paid Youth Advisory Council! Young people (14–29) with disabilities across Canada can help shape research on accessibility, digital inclusion, disability, and sexuality. ✔ Paid ✔ Virtual ✔ No experience needed 📅 Apply by July 31, 2026 📱 Scan the QR code to apply

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What happens when arts and media organizations move beyond representation to actively shift power, challenge barriers, and create lasting change? Join us 📅 July 22, 2026 🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m. ET 🎟️ Free registration: buff.ly/NBQz4pf

A promotional event flyer split horizontally into a top blue section and a bottom white section with light grey wavy lines.

The top blue section features a pink tag reading "Join us live." The main title reads in large white text: "Transforming Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts." Below it, a subtitle asks: "What happens when arts and media organizations move beyond representation and shift power, challenge barriers, and create lasting change?"

The bottom section details the event with icons:

Calendar icon: July 22, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

Location pin icon: Online event via Zoom

Registration: "Registration required:" followed by a QR code and a Zoom webinar registration link.

The bottom features six logos: CPAMO, Toronto Metropolitan University (CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing), ISUMA TV, Diversity Arts Australia, and Conseil des Arts du Canada / Canada Council for the Arts.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📚 Publication Spotlight Many adults in ICUs face communication challenges that can affect their safety and care experience. Swipe through to learn more about communication vulnerabilities in critical care and what our research found. #HealthEquity #PatientSafety #ICUResearch

Publication spotlight on communication vulnerabilities among adult patients in critical care and their impact on patient safety. Authors listed are Istanboulian, L., Freeman-Sanderson, A., Gilding, A., Rampogu, P., Smith, K. M., and Soldatić, K. (2026).

Background and project goal: understanding communication barriers faced by ICU patients who cannot speak due to breathing machines.

Researchers interviewed 22 people, including healthcare workers, family members, and recovered patients, between January and April 2024.

Key findings: communication barriers stem from limited staff training, environmental challenges, lack of communication tools, and restrictive hospital policies.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New video spotlight! 📢 Dive into the latest CERC HECW Speaker Series exploring Indigenous Disability Studies. Learn how centering Indigenous voices, knowledge, and self-determination creates more equitable perspectives on disability. Watch the full conversation now: buff.ly/N6LfnS8

A promotional graphic with a bright red and white layout highlighting a recommended video.

The top section has a white background. In the upper left, a red pill-shaped tag reads "Videos." Below it, a large bold black heading reads "Youtube video," followed by the subheading "You should watch this week."

The bottom section has a solid red background with a main bold white heading: "CERC HECW Speaker Series: Indigenous Disability Studies."

On the left side of this red section, a white rectangle frames a preview image of a YouTube video player. The video thumbnail features text reading "CERC HEALTH EQUITY WELLBEING" against a dark blue background. Below the video frame, text reads: "CERC HECW Speaker Series Indigenous Disability Studies."

To the right of the video preview, white text reads: "Watch the full conversation and explore perspectives on disability, Indigenous knowledge, self-determination, and equity."

At the very bottom of the graphic, a white pill-shaped button contains black text that reads: "Watch the full video through the link in the copy."

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A "Save the Date" promotional flyer on a white background with subtle, light grey wavy lines.
In the top left corner, a pink rounded tag reads "Events." The top right features a blue-to-orange gradient bar. The main heading reads in large, bold black letters: "Save the date." Next to it, a pill-shaped bubble contains the event focus: "Transforming Cultural Equity in Canadian Arts."
The center of the flyer features a large graphic stylized like a blue tear-away calendar page with an orange-and-pink gradient top border.
The calendar page prominently displays the date: 22 JULY 2026.
Below the date, text reads: "REGISTER FOR MORE DETAILS!"
To the right of the date, a description asks: "What happens when arts and media organizations move beyond representation and shift power, challenge barriers, and create lasting change?"
The bottom of the flyer features a row of six organizational logos

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🔍 Join us for the CERC-HECW July Open Lab 2026! 📅 July 7, 2026 🕙 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ET 📍 Hybrid Event • In person: 288 Church Street, Floor 5, Room 519 • Online via Zoom 🔗 Register and learn more through the links: - Registration: buff.ly/q2vayLk - Zoom registration: buff.ly/KF82cdl

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The CERC in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing PhD Completion Scholarship supports doctoral candidates whose research contributes to advancing health equity and community wellbeing. Applications for the Fall 2026 cycle are due July 17, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/NStbJhE

Recruitment poster announcing applications for TMU PhD Completion Scholarships. The program supports doctoral research in health equity and community wellbeing and is open to domestic and international PhD students in the final stages of their dissertation. Applications are due July 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. Two awards are available per cycle.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📍 Toronto | June 1–2, 2026 The "Not an Alternative" Match brought together researchers, community members, advocates, and change makers from across sectors as part of GLE Conference 2026. CERC in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing was proud to support this event and contribute to conversations.

Event recap graphic for the Global Leadership Exchange 2026, “Not an Alternative.” The project brings together global leaders, community-based organizations, and people with lived experience of psychosocial disabilities to share knowledge and develop strategies for sustainable systems change. Photos show participants in discussion and collaborative visual note-taking.

Photo collage from the Global Leadership Exchange 2026. Participants engage in group discussions, presentations, brainstorming activities, and collaborative planning focused on community-based approaches, psychosocial disability inclusion, and transformative systems change.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Tomorrow we will be part of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) by the UNCRPD. CERC in HECW will contribute perspectives on: ➡️ Intersectionality in action ➡️ Age and cognitive disability ➡️ Digital literacy ➡️ Access to justice

Event poster for the UNCRPD Conference of States Parties (COSP). The CERC in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing panel, “Intersectionality in Action: Age, Cognitive Disability, Digital Literacy & Access to Justice,” explores practical solutions to end gender-based violence against women and young persons with disabilities in physical and digital spaces. The event takes place June 10, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Conference Room C at UN Headquarters in New York.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

TFGBV Training: Learning About the Digital World of Gendered-Disability-Based Violence is a free educational guide that explores digital safety, online rights, support resources, and practical strategies for navigating online spaces more safely and confidently. 🔗 Access the guide

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We're currently seeking participants from across Ontario to share their experiences through a virtual interview. 🎁 Participants will receive a $25 gift card in appreciation of their time. ♿ Accessibility accommodations, including ASL interpretation and live captioning, are available upon request.

Recruitment poster for a research study seeking retired baby boomer women with disabilities living in Ontario. The study explores health, wellbeing, and support networks in retirement through virtual interviews. Participants receive a $25 gift card, and accessibility accommodations are available.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, while also recognizing the ongoing work needed to advance equity, accessibility, safety, and wellbeing for all. At CERC, health equity means understanding how systems, policies, and social conditions impact people differently 🌈

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Exciting news for health equity research 📢 Dr. Karen Soldatic and Dr. Mikyung Lee have received a CIHR Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant in partner with Toronto's Casey House to lead a new project exploring inequities in HIV care engagement.

Graphic announcing new CIHR funding awarded to a research project led by Dr. Karen Soldatic and Mikyung Lee. The project explores inequities in HIV care engagement through community partnerships and aims to support more equitable access to healthcare and improved health outcomes.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Open Lab will be paused for June during the summer break ☀️ Follow our website and social media channels, and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on our first hybrid Open Lab happening in July.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📣 Call for Papers Submit to Advancing Equity in Digital Health Communication Systems with Springer Nature ✨ We’re looking for research that explores equity, access, and inclusion in digital health. 🗓 Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/Mj3gl39

A professional call-for-papers poster with a dark blue and teal gradient background. The headline reads “Call for Papers: Advancing Equity in Digital Health Communication Systems” for a special issue in Discover Social Sciences and Health with Springer Nature. The poster highlights themes of equity, inclusion, and innovation in digital health communication, alongside a brief description inviting interdisciplinary research. Key details include a submission deadline of November 30, 2026, and a link for full submission information. Guest editors listed are Vayshali Patel, Katie Ellis, and Gerard Goggin. The bottom section notes collaboration with the CERC in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Western Sydney University. No logos are displayed.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Thriving vs. Surviving Project is hosting virtual roundtables (60–90 min) to gather community insights. Open to: • People with lived experience & carers • Advocacy groups • Researchers $50 gift card provided. Register: buff.ly/2nNZX3I

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Disability Accommodation in the Workplace, Adaptive Technology, and Reimagining Labour Law through Crip Time Part II Adaptive technology opens pathways to meaningful work for people with disabilities. 🗓️April 22, 2026 ⏱️10:30 AM to 12 PM EST 💻VIRTUAL ONLY

Virtual event flyer for "Disability Accommodation in the Workplace, Adaptive Technology" on April 22, 2026. Includes illustrations.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Join us April 7 for our CERC HECW Open Lab! Dr. Mikyung Lee & Dr. Eun Jung present: Tracking Pathways Through Education and Employment — a longitudinal study on advancing health equity for equity-deserving youth in Canada. 💻 Virtual | Registration required: buff.ly/OKGvslh

Promotional graphic for the CERC HECW Open Lab featuring the title “Tracking Pathways Through Education & Employment” with Dr. Mikyung Lee and Dr. Eun Jung. The design shows diverse young people walking along branching pathways symbolizing education, employment, and health, with icons like a graduation cap, briefcase, and heart. Event details at the bottom read: “April 7 | Virtual | Registration Required.”

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

✨ It’s Symposium Day! ✨ We’re so excited to welcome you all today! Get ready for a full day of student-led research, powerful conversations, and community connection 💬 📍Make sure to check the program + arrive on time for your sessions! Let’s go 👏

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Bridging Gaps in Care Not sure how to get to the venue? Our nursing student intern team put together quick guide videos to make your arrival easy and accessible. Check them out before you come! buff.ly/16DNpbo

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Student Symposium agenda is officially out! Join us for student-led conversations on equity, tech-facilitated violence, and community wellbeing. Program 👇 buff.ly/wASgLUR

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📢 Our Student Symposium agenda is now live! The event will explore barriers to health care access in Canada and the intersecting structural factors shaping how equity-deserving communities experience care.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📢 Youth Research Opportunity (Canada) - buff.ly/jiCFx9t Are you 17–19, identify as Black, transgender/gender-diverse, or a youth living with disabilities, and not currently in post-secondary? Take a 20-minute survey. 🎁$10 Amazon gift card 📩 pathway.cerchecw@torontomu.ca

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

CERC HECW and Casey House teams coming together for a collaborative co-design session to strengthen engagement in HIV care and build more equitable, community-driven health systems. 🤝🏽🏥✨

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, leadership, and impact of women in our communities and beyond. 💜🌸 Together, we’re building systems rooted in equity, compassion, and change. Check out publications (link in bio) by our women researchers and the incredible impact they’re making. buff.ly/yCWAYfj

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Our expert panel brings together leaders across clinical care, Indigenous health, strategy, education, and global health equity. Featuring: Dionne Sinclair (CAMH) Dr. Yasser Ismail (Casey House) Roberta Pike (Unity Health Toronto) Mary Beth Halferty Kraay (TMU)

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Michelle Murti, Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto, as our Keynote Speaker! 📅 March 25, 2026 🎤 Bridging Gaps in Care: Building Inclusive Health Systems for Health Equity Registration now open. buff.ly/o0OwCeX

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What would work look like if it truly centered accessibility? Join our speakers for a dynamic conversation on disability accommodation, adaptive tools, and rethinking time, productivity, and policy. Let’s imagine better systems — together. Register today. buff.ly/mpsGP9t

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Access to primary health care is a right — not a privilege. We’re inviting women and gender-diverse people with disabilities across Canada to share their experiences through a national survey. Your insights will help shape research, policy, & more inclusive health systems. 📝 Take the survey today.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We’re excited to launch our CERC-HECW Open Labs — starting March 3! 🎉 These open team meetings are a space to explore projects, exchange research insights, and engage in meaningful dialogue. 🗓 First Tuesday of every month ⏰ 10:15 AM 📝 Registration required See you there!

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

How do we build safer, more just digital spaces? Join Karen Soldatic & Eunice Tunggal at the Fourth Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence. 🗓 March 4–5, 2026 | 💻 Virtual | 🎟 Free buff.ly/yjmfuHE

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Join us for an important conversation on disability accommodation, accessibility, and reimagining work through the lens of crip time. 📅 April 22, 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM–12 PM EST 💻 Virtual Register now to be part of the discussion. buff.ly/Af87us8

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Curious about what we’re building at CERC–HECW? Join our monthly Open Labs to explore projects, share research insights, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. 📅 First Tuesday of every month ⏰ 10:15 AM 🔗 Registration required: buff.ly/9ayFMEo Let’s learn and collaborate together

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Black history is living, evolving, and forward-looking. We’re celebrating the strength, creativity, and leadership of Black youth while building pathways to opportunity through education, employment, and health equity. The future is being shaped now — together.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

📢 Call for Papers — Sage Special Issue Violence Against Women: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence & Frontline Healthcare Responses Please email your 300-word abstract along with a 50-word author bio to cerc.healthwellbeing@torontomu.ca by April 30, 2026 www.torontomu.ca/cerc-health-...

Promotional graphic titled “Call for Papers: Violence Against Women – Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV): Frontline Healthcare Responses.” It announces a special issue with abstracts due April 30, 2026, seeking interdisciplinary, intersectional, and survivor-centred research. The image shows an illustration of a healthcare worker supporting a woman, alongside a hand holding a smartphone, set against a digital, data-inspired background. Logos for Sage, Toronto Metropolitan University, and the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing appear at the bottom.

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Our Winter 2026 Newsletter is here. We’re starting the year with health equity in action — sharing upcoming public events, disability-led and community-engaged research, accessible reports, and partnerships advancing justice across Canada and beyond. Subscribe here: buff.ly/5TYefpI

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Masterclass: Novel Sociological Methods in Disability Communities Explore innovative, justice-driven research in Mad & Disability Studies. Join experts for an interactive masterclass + Q&A. 📅 Feb 11, 2026 | ⏰ 9:30–11 AM EDT 💻 Online (Zoom) 🔗 Link in bio to register

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

📢 Call for Papers – Graduate Student Symposium CERC in Health Equity & Community Wellbeing invites graduate students to submit abstracts on inclusive health systems & health equity. 📅 Mar 25, 2026 | 📝 Due Feb 10 | 🏆 Student awards 📧 doe3@torontomu.ca #HealthEquity #InclusiveHealth #GradResearch

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

💬 Your voice matters. Do you: ✅ Identify as a person with a disability? ✅ Identify as a woman or as gender-diverse? ✅ Live in Canada and are 18+? 📝 Take the survey now: buff.ly/Aa6qqMq #AccessibleHealthcare #GenderEquity #HealthEquity #CommunityWellbeing

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CERC Health Equity & Community Wellbeing @cerchealth.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

📣 Call for Papers Building Inclusive Health Systems to Advance Health Equity across Canada 📅 March 25, 2026 | Toronto Metropolitan University Grad students across Canada are invited. 🏆 Best Paper Award: $500 ⏰ Deadline: Feb 10, 2026 📩 doe3@torontomu.ca #CallForPapers #HealthEquity

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