The Realities of Living With Invisible Disabilities

Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network (CREAN) empowers vulnerable youth through research, education, and advocacy. Our community-based research informs our services, with the intention of deepening connections and improving the lives of youth, families, and their communities. We work closely with residents and community leaders to advocate, both locally and nationally, on behalf of youth to make our city a better place to live.

Coastal Research, Education, and Advocacy Network

Join us to explore the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities through personal stories &amp; insights.

Victoria City Hall

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 and a free hot lunch is available with veg/vegan options.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 disabled 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.----------- The Realities of Living With Invisible DisabilitiesSaturday, March 22, 20251:00pmVictoria City Hall Antechamber (1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC) -----------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.-----------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:250-721-9611hello@creansociety.orgwww.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.

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