RBE PRESENTS: ROOTED TOGETHER | Race, Disability, Culture & Faith
Note: If the workshop date or time changes, all registered participants will be notified immediately via email.
Reimagining Black Excellence: Pathways for Success for Black Neurodiverse Youth (ages 11-17) and Families
Join us for an informative and empowering workshop designed to strengthen parents’ and caregivers’ confidence in advocating for Black neurodivergent youth within school systems. Explore educational rights, IEPs, accommodations, and how to prepare for and navigate parent-teacher interviews and meetings. Together, we will address systemic barriers and ensure our children’s voices, identities, and needs are recognized and respected.
Facilitated by Sherron Grant, M.Ed.
Founder, Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support
Sherron Grant is an elementary school Principal in Ontario with over 20 years in education and a longer career advocating for persons with special needs. She supports families, serves on boards and committees in the disability sector, and champions the removal of barriers for people with disabilities. As founder of Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support, she created a safe space for Black parents and caregivers raising a loved one with a disability. Her honours include the Humanitarian Service Award (2021), the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin, the 2025 EKO Tribute Award for Leadership in the disability sector, and the Canada Strong Medal.
About Rooted Together
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating school systems, diagnoses, accommodations, advocacy, cultural expectations, and finding the right supports.
Rooted Together is a welcoming monthly community space created for Black parents, caregivers, guardians, and family members raising neurodivergent youth.
Together, we will explore practical advocacy tools, educational supports, disability confidence, emotional wellness, and community resources while building meaningful connections with other families who understand the journey.
Whether your child is diagnosed, awaiting assessment, self-identified, or you are simply looking for support and information, you are welcome here.
• Connect with other families
• Learn practical advocacy strategies
• Explore culturally affirming approaches to neurodiversity
• Gain tools to support your child and yourself
• Build community and collective care
Who Should Attend?
• Black parents and caregivers for neurodivergent youth ages 11-17 years old
• Guardians and family members
• Families of Black neurodivergent youth
• Durham Region residents
Accessibility: Accommodations available upon request.
Cost: Free
Location: Hybrid
Questions? Contact programs@asecommunityfoundation.com
For more information on the RBE program, please visit our website below:
https://asecommunityfoundation.com/reimagining-black-excellence
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