Are you a parent or guardian of a young person (aged 16–22) with an intellectual disability (ID) living in BC? You are invited to participate in a student led research study about the parents/guardians’ experience navigating the transition to adulthood (TTA) process for their children with intellectual disabilities (ID) in British Columbia. The objective of this study is to examine the TTA system for students with IDs and their families, identifying both the barriers that may hinder successful transitions and the supports that can promote positive outcomes, with particular attention to parents’ experiences. Your participation will help researchers identify both strengths and challenges within the TTA process and generate insights that may inform practices and policies aimed at fostering more effective transition preparation and positive family experiences.

Participation involves a confidential online survey. You have 5 days left to participate – the deadline is May 30th, 2026! Your insights can help inform better planning and support for families in the future. Participation is voluntary, and all information shared will remain confidential. To complete the survey, click here.

The proposed submission date for this thesis study is justified by the scope of the research design, the anticipated timeline for data collection, and the requirements for rigorous qualitative analysis. Please scan the recruitment information QR code on the recruitment poster or click here to see a detailed summary of the study, the inclusion criteria, and contact information before starting the survey.

If you have any concerns about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, please contact the VIU Research Ethics Board.

Ethics ID: 103780
Email: reb@viu.ca.

A research team at the Bloorview Research Institute is doing a study to explore how youth with disabilities navigate online spaces for social connections and sexuality information. As part of this, they are asking young people aged 15-24 who self-identify as having a disability to fill out an online survey to tell them about their experiences using online spaces like social media, forums, and health websites for social connections and sexuality information. It will also ask for suggestions on how these spaces could be improved. The survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.

Visit their website for more information. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact the Research Coordinator, Emily Cox, at ecox@hollandbloorview.ca.

A PHD Candidate at UBC’s School of Social Work is conducting research aimed at generating knowledge on the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people who identify as disabled regarding their access to gender-affirming care (GAC) in British Columbia, Canada. They are leading this study, under the shared supervision of Dr. Hannah Kia (UBC School of Social Work) and Dr. Tim Stainton (Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship), and are currently recruiting participants.

Selected participants will complete a 60-90 minute interview on Zoom and receive a $50 e-transfer upon completion of an interview. A person may be eligible to participate in this study if they:

• Identify as transgender, non-binary or gender diverse (TGD).
• Identify as a disabled person- This study validates all aspects of disability identity including invisible ones.
• Are 19 years or older and live in British Columbia, Canada.
• Have experience with any aspect of gender-affirming care (GAC), including medical interventions and/or psychosocial support.

Anyone who is interested in participating can learn more by either following this link https://blogs.ubc.ca/gacdisabledtgdstudy/ or scanning the QR code on the poster.