Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice, Burlington, Social, Advocacy and Education Services for Black Neurovaried Youth

Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice

Site: Burlington

Service: Social, Advocacy and Education Services for Black Neurovaried Youth

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Record #: BTN0161

Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail	whatshappening@yaij.org
Website	yaij.org
Contact Form	yaij.org/contact-us
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Primary Contact	Carolyn, Co-founder and Chair; Email: executivedirector@yaij.org
Alternate Contact	Jantz, Co-founder

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A Black youth-led collective of racialized neurodiverse youth and young adults with or without intellectual disabilities

work together to discover and develop ways of navigating the world as intersectionally positioned members of society

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Youth defy disability labels by engaging in justice-focused projects, initiatives, and community-based research focused on education, housing, technology and entrepreneurship create meaningful opportunities, culturally safe spaces and equity based initiatives for, about, and by racialized neurodiverse youth person-centred support action-oriented mentorship culturally grounded projects led by youth
Hours	Tue-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm Sat by appointment
Areas Served	Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility	Ages: 15 year(s) - 30 year(s) Black and racialized neurodiverse youth
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	4104 Fairview St, Unit 427 Burlington, ON L7L 4Y8 View Google Map
Intersection	Walkers Line and Fairview St
Physical Access	Unknown - varies by location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Newcomers ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading	Cultural Heritage Groups ; Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Multicultural Organizations ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Summer Employment ; Youth Employment ; Youth Employment Programs ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories	Cultural Heritage Groups ; General Youth Employment Programs ~ Black Community ; General Youth Employment Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Youth Community Service Programs ~ Black Community ; Youth Community Service Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Youth Community Service Programs ~ Racialized Communities

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