Spinal Cord Injury Ask an Expert: Public Engagement and Disability-Challenges and Opportunities [Video]

In this Ask an Expert session, Alfiya Battalova leads the conversation on public engagement and disability, navigating challenges and opportunities.

BIOS:
Alfiya Battalova holds a PhD in disability studies, with a focus on system-level approaches to disability and health, from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Her postdoctoral research in the department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UBC focused on disability, civic participation and community engagement, and was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) partnership grant. As part of this work, Alfiya engaged with disability community organizations and municipalities in British Columbia to develop solutions in the areas of built environment, transportation and social accessibility. In her previous role at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, she focused on evaluating anti-stigma, harm reduction and workforce capacity initiatives. She is currently an assistant professor with the School of Humanitarian Studies at Royal Roads University.
As a Credentialed Evaluator, Alfiya brings extensive experience conducting program evaluation in the areas of education, health equity and community participation. Alfiya is engaged in several initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusion. She serves on the City of Vancouver’s Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee and Accessible Canada’s Emergency Measures Technical Committee.

Section Links:
0:00 -Intro
0:03 – Introduction of Alfiya Battalova
1:02 – Start of presentation and discussion

ABOUT US

Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a non-profit organization that works to help people with spinal cord injuries and their families adjust, adapt, and thrive after life-changing injury or disease, through peer support and information resources. We operate in British Columbia, Canada. This session is part of our online peer support program which features social, fitness, educational, and entertaining sessions provided for people with SCI and similar disabilities. For more information, contact [email protected] or 1-800-689-2477 and check out our events calendar to get involved!: www.sci-bc.ca/events

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