DEF Disabilty Empowerment Foundation

21/03/2026

We would love to have you at Disability Education and Awareness Conference as we explore how to create a church and community where everyone- regardless of ability- belong, thrive, and flourish!

Key highlights
- Best practices for disability inclusion and belonging in church and community
- Expert panels on accessible community spaces
- Networking with disability communities and advocates

Please find the details on how to participate

Register link
https://forms.gle/BHkqpSYcXsELESeG6

Zoom link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83206793932?pwd=ezE3qvlsGgg2Dg0EC3EZ23VHQDNKko.1

Meeting ID- 8320679
Passcode- 252426

21/03/2026

02/12/2025

GIVING TUESDAY

18/11/2025

Highlights of Mental Health Awareness Conference held by Disability Empowerment Foundation ( DEF) and Canadian Association of Black Health and Safety Professionals ( CABHSP)

15/11/2025

Good day to you,

This is a warm reminder that the Mental Health and the Marginalised Community Conference is happening today, and we are truly looking forward to having you with us.

Date: Today – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue: Fellowship Hall, Southgate Baptist Church, Southgate, Edmonton.

We encourage you to arrive a little early, settle in, and prepare for an insightful and empowering experience.
If you haven’t already, kindly add it to your calendar and make plans to attend.

Your presence matters, and we can’t wait to welcome you.
Together, let’s take one more step toward accessible, inclusive, and compassionate mental health support for all.

Warm regards,
Disability Empowerment Foundation (D.E.F.)

Please register here 👇

https://lnkd.in/gyfW4tWM

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14/11/2025

2 Days To Go!
Save The Date - Sat. Nov 05. 2025
Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM
Venue: Fellowship Hall, Southgate Baptist Church, Southgate, Edmonton.

Reg Here: https://lnkd.in/gyfW4tWM

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08/11/2025

Join Us for a Transformative Mental Health Awareness Conference

Hi there,

We are delighted to invite you to the Mental Health and the Marginalised Community Conference, a powerful gathering focused on reflection, action, and empowerment.

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Fellowship Hall, Southgate Baptist Church, Southgate, Edmonton

This important event hosted by the Disability Empowerment Foundation (D.E.F.) in partnership with the Canadian Association for Black Health and Safety Professionals (CABHSP), will bring together mental health professionals, community leaders, policymakers, disability advocates, youth, and allies to share insights and strategies for promoting mental well-being within marginalized communities.

Conference Highlights:

Raising awareness about mental health through education and outreach

Promoting positive mental health and well-being for all

Empowering communities through access to effective, inclusive mental health services

This is more than a conference — it’s a movement. A call for reflection and action as we unite to make mental health care accessible, affordable, and compassionate for everyone.

👉 Save the date and add this event to your calendar today.
Your presence will make a difference. Together, we can foster understanding, inclusivity, and hope.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and impactful afternoon.
Please share the flyer and come with friends and family. Thank you

Warm regards,
Disability Empowerment Foundation (D.E.F.)
📞 Contact: 780-243-6336 or 587-501-5149
🌐 www.disabilityempowermentfoundation.org

08/11/2025

Join Us for a Transformative Mental Health Conference

Hi there,

We are delighted to invite you to the Mental Health and the Marginalised Community Conference, a powerful gathering focused on reflection, action, and empowerment.

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: Fellowship Hall, Southgate Baptist Church, Southgate, Edmonton

This important event hosted by the Disability Empowerment Foundation (D.E.F.) in partnership with the Canadian Association for Black Health and Safety Professionals (CABHSP), will bring together mental health professionals, community leaders, policymakers, disability advocates, youth, and allies to share insights and strategies for promoting mental well-being within marginalized communities.

Conference Highlights:

Raising awareness about mental health through education and outreach

Promoting positive mental health and well-being for all

Empowering communities through access to effective, inclusive mental health services

This is more than a conference — it’s a movement. A call for reflection and action as we unite to make mental health care accessible, affordable, and compassionate for everyone.

👉 Save the date and add this event to your calendar today.
Your presence will make a difference. Together, we can foster understanding, inclusivity, and hope.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and impactful afternoon.
Please share the flyer and come with friends and family. Thank you

Warm regards,
Disability Empowerment Foundation (D.E.F.)
📞 Contact: 780-243-6336 or 587-501-5149
🌐 www.disabilityempowermentfoundation.org

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04/07/2024

Citizenship means having rights, but it also means belonging…Belonging in schools and Universities, in places of work and places of worship, in politics, art and commerce: belonging in family, community, and a nation.”

Cited in Lord & Hutchison, 2007, p.13

Please for exquisite time of engagement and interaction at the
CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR 2024

organize by Disability Empowerment Foundation ( DEF) and Canadian Association for Black Professionals ( CABHSP)