Moderator: Keiko Shikako
Date: April 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. EST
Language: English
Format: Online, via Zoom
Audience: CanNRT Members (Become a member, it’s free)
Join us for the first CanNRT Knowledge Translation to Policy adapted Model UN—a unique opportunity to bring together CanNRT members and partners to engage in meaningful discussions on policy and advocacy for persons with disabilities.
What to expect:
- Learn about international and national policies related to the rights of persons with disabilities through real policies and reports.
- Connect with CanNRT members in a dynamic conversation about the rights of persons with disabilities.
- Roleplay positions that you could occupy in your career development in a session designed to strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills.
- Engage with Civil Society representatives and persons with real world experience at the UN and work through real-world case scenarios.
About the moderator:
Keiko Shikako (@KeikoShikako) is an Associate Professor at McGill University and the Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disability (Participation and Knowledge Translation). Her research focuses on knowledge translation science and the rights of children with disabilities. Her current research includes the Jooay App, a free app that connects children with disabilities and their families to leisure opportunities in their neighborhoods. She also co-leads the CHILD-BRIGHT Network Knowledge Mobilization Program and leads the CanNRT KT to Policy Area.
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About CanNRT Workshops: The Knowledge Translation (KT) to Policy workshops focus on bridging the gap between research and policymaking. They equip participants with skills to communicate research findings, engage with policymakers, and influence evidence-based decision-making. These workshops foster collaboration, enhance advocacy strategies, and empower participants to create meaningful policy impact through their work.
