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Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation

Community Rehabilitation & Disability Studies | Cumming School of Medicine

Committed to a Philosophy of Possibility

Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (CRDS) is an interdisciplinary platform of academic inquiry. The CRDS delivers undergraduate and graduate programs in the domains of leadership development, community capacity building, innovation and multiple allies aimed at improving well-being of people with diverse abilities, promoting social change and building corresponding knowledge and theory

Vision

Responsive, sophisticated and just understandings of people of diverse abilities

Mission

Our mission is to generate research, education, policy and practice partnerships to improve well-being of people with diverse abilities.


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BCR Newsletter

We are pleased to present you with the latest version of the BCR newsletter "Because Community Really Matters" 

Read it here!


CRDSSA Disability Research Conference

The Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Student Association (CRDSSA) is hosting its annual disability research conference!

 The conference will center on research that considers how social and cultural forces impact the disabled experience and be an opportunity for students to engage with their peers. 

The goal of this conference is to provide students with an accessible introduction to sharing academic, classroom, or community-based research.

When: March 16th, 2024
Where:  Sinneave Family Foundation (Child Development Centre)
Cost: Free of charge for all attendees (two meals provided) 

We encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to apply for either an oral or poster presentation. 

Abstract submissions will close on March 1st at 11:59 p.m.

Poster for CRDSSA Disability Research Conference. Call to Action for Abstracts. Event is on March 16th 2024 with Keynote Speakers Dr. Gregor Wolbring, Dr. Meaghan Edwards, Dr. Tiffany Boulton, and Kali Hoogenboom

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Undergraduate Program

Learn more about the exciting Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Program

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Graduate Program

Take your learning to the next level with a Graduate Degree

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Peer Mentoring

Learn more about becoming a Peer Mentor in the BCR Program

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