CARES Lab

07/19/2026

Today, the CARES Lab walked in the Pride Parade with friends to celebrate both Disability Pride and 2SLGBTQIA+ pride. 🏳️‍🌈♿️

Disability Pride is about recognizing disability as part of human diversity and pushing back against the idea that disabled lives are somehow less valuable. It is also about community, belonging, accessibility, and making sure disabled people are included in the decisions that affect us.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us today. 💜

03/13/2026

Upcoming UDL Community of Practice Session

Join us for our next session: “Building Lifelong Agency: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the K–12 Classroom.”

In this session, we’ll explore how Universal Design for Learning can support students in developing agency, confidence, and lifelong learning skills in K–12 settings. The conversation will focus on practical strategies educators can use to create more inclusive and flexible learning environments.

🗓 Friday, March 20
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM NST

Everyone interested in inclusive and accessible education is welcome: educators, staff, students, and community members.

🔗 Register at www.udlcopnl.ca
or scan the QR code on the poster.
🖨️: Ash Gosse

01/28/2026

📣 Now recruiting participants
We’re conducting a research study on reproductive care and disability in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We’re inviting disabled young women and gender-diverse folks (ages 18–24) to share their experiences through a one-day, in-person focus group. Focus groups will include comic-based activities. What participants share will help inform the creation of a graphic novel to spark learning and change.

💬 Honorarium available
📍 St. John’s, Corner Brook, or Happy Valley–Goose Bay

👉 Learn more and register for a screening call: bit.ly/4t5ZLVO
📄 Recruitment flyer: bit.ly/3LPGx6d

Sign up to learn more and book a screening call! Ethics and Research TeamParticipation in this study is voluntary. For more information about the study, please contact: Dr. Ami Goulden, ...

06/10/2025

📣 Are you a social work student or recent grad with a disability or who identifies as disabled? We want to hear from you!

We're conducting a national study on accommodations in Canadian social work education. Your insights will help improve accessibility in classrooms and field placements across the country.

✅ Who can participate?
• BSW, MSW, or PhD social work students in Canada
• Currently enrolled or graduated in the past 2 years
• Living with a disability, impairment, or health condition or identify as a disabled person

🕒 15-min online survey
🎁 Enter to win 1 of 4 $50 gift cards
📅 Survey closes July 25

📲 Please visit www.careslab.ca/accommodations to participate and learn more!

Take the Survey: Start Now Why This Research MattersDisabled students and students with disabilities bring vital perspectives to social work education, yet face ongoing barriers in both classroom and field ...