Emerging from the Shadows - Opening Ceremony
"Emerging from the Shadows" is a NorthStar initiative for National AccessAbility Week 2025–2026, aiming to raise awareness and foster inclusion for individuals with disabilities in Asian-Canadian communities through workshops, panels, and events.
Time & Location
May 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, 90 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6C 2E6
About the Event
“Emerging from the Shadows” is a national initiative led by NorthStar Special Needs Society as part of National AccessAbility Week 2025 and 2026. Through a series of themed workshops, panel discussions, and community events, the project aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster inclusion for individuals with disabilities within Asian-Canadian communities.
The project unfolds in two phases: Year One (2025) focuses on speakers, families, and advocates primarily from Ontario; Year Two (2026) expands to include voices and perspectives from across Canada, deepening the conversation nationally.
While NorthStar's core work centers on children with autism, this initiative is designed to resonate across the broader disability community, creating space for shared understanding and solidarity.