April 30, 2026 Building Accessible Futures: Mentoring Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Disabilities Across Canada with Dr. Sally Lindsay
As part of Mentor Canada's Community of Practice, the Visiting Expert Series offers live discussions with subject-matter experts who have created tailored presentations for our members, based on our shared goals and needs.
Mentor Canada is aware of the growing need to create accessible, affirming, and inclusive mentoring practices for young people with disabilities. Our upcoming Visiting Expert Series event with Dr. Sally Lindsay will address this by offering a research-informed discussion on how high-quality mentoring can actively support the participation and social inclusion of children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.
Join us on April 30th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT where we will discuss:
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Evidence-based strategies to foster social inclusion and meaningful participation for youth with disabilities.
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How mentoring relationships can effectively support critical transitions at school, at work, and within the broader community.
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Practical implications for Canadian mentoring programs and practitioners looking to build more accessible and equitable environments.
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And much more!
Discover the Guest Speaker: Dr. Sally Lindsay
Dr. Sally Lindsay is a Senior Scientist in the Bloorview Research Institute and Director of the TRAIL lab at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also a Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto.
A highly distinguished scholar, Dr. Lindsay has authored over 200 publications and has received over $9.5 million in peer-reviewed research funding as a principal investigator. Her vital research focuses on the participation and social inclusion of children, youth, and young adults with disabilities at school, work, and in the community. In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the field, she is an elected member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.