Event banner. Title on a yellow folded paper background. Purple blob with event dates, March 11th 2021 & March 18th 2021, 7:00pm – 8:15pm. In partnership with ReelAbilities, Toronto, and Miles Nadal JCC. Grey illustrated line art sketch to the left. Person sits in a beetle bug wheelchair with a mask and sunglasses, crossing their legs.
Teenage years are often thought of as a time for exploration, rebellion, and asserting individuality. This program explored that pivotal period of life through the lens of Disability.
“Making Space: Stories of Disabled Youth in the GTA” was a two-part online storytelling event series curated and hosted by Ophira unearthing the past and present experiences of disabled and chronically ill youth growing up in Toronto. Featuring personal narratives and artwork, this program is a space for recognition, solidarity, and celebration, exploring how the landscape for disabled youth has shifted over time. Watch the archival recording of Part One (Past) and Part Two (Present).