Expanding the Reach
Expanding the Reach (ETR) is our outreach program for women with disabilities. All program activities are free and open to women with disabilities 18+. Learn more in the ETR Brochure!
Follow us on social media for latest updates and upcoming events:
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- Facebook: expandingthereach
- Instagram: expandingthereach.swc
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Questions? Email program@scarboroughwomenscentre.ca or call 416-439-7111 Ext 103.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
For Women with Disabilities
No upcoming webinars at this time.
For Service Providers (supporting women with disabilities)
No upcoming webinars at this time.
ETR Programs
Women with visible and invisible disabilities are encouraged to participate in all the programs and services offered by SWC. ETR provides focused program activities and supports for women with disabilities, including:
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- Educational webinars and workshops to increase awareness of topics such as: healthy and unhealthy relationships, self-care, safety planning, and how to support someone who may be experiencing violence
- Skill-development opportunities and resources
- Real-Time Captioning for webinars
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In addition to working with women with disabilities, this program includes community focus, with training sessions and resources for service providers interested in making their workplaces more inclusive of women with disabilities who are at risk for experiencing violence.
Accommodations
The following accommodations are provided for all ETR in-personprogram activities:
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- Attendant care
- Light refreshments
- TTC tokens
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The ETR program was made possible thanks to funding from the Canadian Women’s Foundation Rebuilding Lives Grant Program.
Thank you to our Project Partners:
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- Centennial College’s Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Inclusion
- Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
- East Scarborough Storefront
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