ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our Funding and Partners
PARN is supported through a Connection Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Applicant (Laura Mullins), co-applicants (Alexis Buettgen, Madeline Burghardt, Priscilla Burnham Riosa, Ann Fudge-Schormans, & Anna Przednowek), and collaborators (Courtney Bishop, Pamela Cushing, Olivia Dobson, Rebecca Hansford, Chelsea Jones, & Kaylagh Vanwyck).
Matching the grant are contributions from PARN’s partners, including Brock University, Centre for Adaptive Physical Activity, Community Living Haldimand, Community Living London, Karis Disability Services, L’Arche Canada, Nicole Bedford Film, Nipissing University, Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities – Participation Scholarship, Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Research Special Interest Group, University of Manitoba, and King's University College.
About Us
Who Are We?
We are a group of self-advocates living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, allies, and researchers who work together on research focused on understanding and addressing issues that affect the quality of life of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create spaces and opportunities for self-advocates, their allies and researchers to work together on research that will enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.