Upcoming Events

Learning and Development Webinar Launch

[Image Description: Promotional graphic for the IDEA-STEM Learning and Development (L&D) webinar series launching in March 2026; “Foundations of Inclusive STEM Teams” will be offered 2 dates, at 6 different timings.

Foundations of Inclusive STEM Teams

Dates and Times:

March 25 at:

  • 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT)

  • 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)

  • 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)

April 2 at:

  • 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT)

  • 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)

  • 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)

Format: Live Virtual (Zoom)

Introducing our Inclusive Teams and Leadership line of L&D, join our webinar and meaningfully engage with what it might look like to be a part of an inclusive STEM team!

Includes:

  • Hibiscus vs. Dandelion Model

  • Five pillars of inclusive teams

The session will include ASL interpretation, closed captioning, accessible materials, and opportunities for Q&A.

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Previous Events

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

[Image Description: Promotional graphic for the IDEA-STEM panel event, “Building Inclusive Futures: The IDEA-STEM Story and the Science of Belonging,” happening December 4, 2025, from 3:30–5:00pm ET, featuring Ainsley Latour, Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, and April Assenza, with a link to register on Zoom.]

Building Inclusive Futures: The IDEA-STEM Story and the Science of Belonging

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm ET

Format: Live Virtual Panel (Zoom)

This 90-minute panel brings together IDEA-STEM’s leadership team, Ainsley Latour, Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, and April Assenza, for an engaging conversation on how disability inclusion drives social progress. They’ll explore accessibility as a catalyst for innovation and belonging across STEM, healthcare, and education.

The session will include ASL interpretation, close captioning, accessible materials, and opportunities for Q&A.

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International Human Rights Day 2025

A promotional graphic for the event, “Accessibility as a Human Right: Conversations on Policy, Practice, and Progress.” happening December 10, 2025, from 2:00–3:00pm ET, featuring Max Brault and Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, with a link to register on Zoom.

[Image description: A promotional graphic for the event, “Accessibility as a Human Right: Conversations on Policy, Practice, and Progress.” happening December 10, 2025, from 2:00–3:00pm ET, featuring Max Brault and Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, with a link to register on Zoom.]

Accessibility as a Human Right: Conversations on Policy, Practice, and Progress

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm ET

Format: Fireside Chat (Zoom Webinar)

Join Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai (IDEA-STEM) and Max Brault (ForHumanity Canada) for a powerful discussion on accessibility as a fundamental human right. Through the lens of the Accessible Canada Act and Max’s book The Race to the Starting Line, they’ll explore what progress has been made, what barriers remain, and what it will take to build a barrier-free future.

ASL interpretation, captioning, and accessible materials will be provided and we invite further information on how we can best support to make this an inclusive experience.

We are thrilled to share how accessibility, when embedded into systems and culture, benefits everyone, and what our journey has looked like thus far. 

We invite you to connect with us as you reflect on your journey and this year’s themes of “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress” for IDPD and “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials” for IHRD in the pockets that exist all around us to advance accessibility and disability inclusion work!

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We would love to work with you and your team or support with any accessibility needs!