​About This Event

​This is a full-day national gathering that brings together Black disabled people, community leaders, advocates, policymakers, service providers, and allies. The day unfolds in two parts: our Annual General Meeting followed by our community Townhall connected by a shared commitment to economic justice, transparency, and collective action.

​🏛️ PART 1 — Annual General Meeting (AGM)

​11:00AM – 1:40PM EST | In-Person & Virtual

​The AGM is Ase's annual space for organizational accountability, community updates, and celebration. All are welcome to attend.

​Agenda Highlights:

​11:00 AM — Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement

​11:10 AM — Introduction to Staff Team

​11:20 AM — Financial Report Presentation

​11:40 AM — Vice-Chair Introduction of the Coalition

​11:55 AM — Program Presentations

​    • REAL Knowledge Series

​    • BLAcK Hub

​    • Community Outreach

​    • Community Impact

​    • Research Projects

​    • FEEWI Presentation

​1:05 PM — Chair Report: Impacts, Analytics, Partnerships & Staff Training

​1:25 PM — General Business

​1:40 PM — Adjournment of AGM

​☕ 15-Minute Break | 1:40 – 2:00PM EST

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​🎙️ PART 2 — Town Hall

​2:00PM – 4:00PM EST | Hybrid

​This year's Townhall theme: ADVANCING ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF BLACK DISABLED CANADIANS —  — centres the leadership, resilience, and expertise of Black disabled Canadians as we examine systemic barriers to employment, entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and financial security.

​Agenda:

​2:00 PM — Welcome & Townhall Opening

​2:10 PM — Keynote Speaker Address

​2:40 PM — Panel Discussion

​    • 3 Panelists + 1 Moderator

​    • Live Q&A with audience

​3:20 PM — Breakout Sessions

​    • In-person: physical breakout spaces at Wildseed

​    • Virtual: breakout rooms via Zoom

​3:50 PM — Report Back from Breakout Rooms

​4:00 PM — Closing Remarks & Adjourn

​What You'll Walk Away With

​✓ A deeper understanding of how economic injustice manifests at the intersection of race and disability in Canada

​✓ Knowledge of community-driven solutions and emerging economic opportunities for Black disabled people

​✓ New connections with leaders, organizations, and advocates working toward equity

​✓ Concrete ideas and actions to support economic justice in your community or sector

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​Who Should Attend?

​Black disabled people, community organizations, advocates, policymakers, service providers, allies, and anyone committed to advancing economic equity and disability justice in Canada.

​This event is for our community, by our community.

​👉 Register now: luma.com/pu469dej