Our work depends on the contributions of people with lived experience, families, caregivers, researchers, community organizations, governments, and partners who share a commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful engagement.
There are many ways to get involved in the Forum’s work. Whether you are interested in volunteering, serving in a leadership role, contributing to research projects, or exploring partnership opportunities, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Volunteer opportunities
As the Forum grows, volunteer opportunities may become available to support research activities, knowledge-sharing initiatives, events, outreach, and community engagement.
We recognize that people contribute in different ways and bring different forms of knowledge and experience. Volunteers play an important role in helping strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and support the Forum’s activities.
Current volunteer opportunities will be posted here as they become available.
If you are interested in future volunteer opportunities, please contact us to learn more.
Board of directors
The National Disability Knowledge Forum is governed by an independent Board of Directors responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight, and leadership.
The Forum is committed to ensuring that lived experience, community knowledge, and Inuit perspectives are represented within its governance structures.
As board positions become available, information about eligibility, responsibilities, and application processes will be posted here.
Individuals with lived experience, community leadership experience, policy expertise, research experience, and a commitment to advancing disability knowledge are encouraged to express their interest.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, we invite you to contact us.
Advisory committees and research projects
The Forum believes meaningful research is strengthened when communities are involved throughout the process.
For many projects, advisory committees may be established to provide guidance, share knowledge, and help ensure research remains relevant and responsive to community priorities.
Advisory committee members may include:
- People with lived experience
- Family members and caregivers
- Elders
- Community leaders
- Researchers
- Service providers
- Subject matter experts
Participation opportunities will vary depending on the project.
Current opportunities to participate in advisory committees or research projects will be posted here as they become available.
Partnership inquiries and collaboration pathways
The National Disability Knowledge Forum welcomes opportunities to collaborate with communities, organizations, researchers, governments, educational institutions, and other partners.
For the Forum, ethical partnership means more than consultation. It means developing relationships that recognize community knowledge, respect local priorities, and create opportunities for meaningful participation throughout a project’s lifecycle.
When working with communities and partners, we strive to:
- Build relationships before seeking outcomes.
- Respect the knowledge and expertise that already exists within communities.
- Ensure engagement is meaningful rather than symbolic.
- Share information openly and honestly.
- Create opportunities for communities to influence decisions.
- Recognize lived experience as expertise.
- Promote reciprocity and mutual benefit.
- Support accessibility in all aspects of engagement.
- Foster long-term relationships whenever possible.
Researchers, organizations, governments, and institutions interested in partnering with the Forum are encouraged to contact us early in the planning stages of projects to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Careers
The National Disability Knowledge Forum is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for Inuit, people with lived experience, and individuals who are passionate about strengthening disability knowledge and accessibility.
Employment opportunities may include:
- Research positions
- Project coordination roles
- Community engagement positions
- Policy and knowledge mobilization roles
- Administrative and operational positions
- Contract and consulting opportunities
As positions become available, they will be posted on this page.
The Forum is committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourages applications from individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Current opportunities
There are currently no open positions.
Interested individuals are welcome to submit a resume and expression of interest for future opportunities.