Empowering Newcomers
with Disabilities
Building inclusive communities through
advocacy, capacity building, collaboration, support, opportunity, and belonging.
About Us
Building Inclusive Communities
HIGSI Disability Network is a community-led organization dedicated to advocacy, support, and empowerment of people with disabilities, especially newcomers, refugees, and underrepresented communities in Canada.
Advocacy
Amplifying voices,
creating change.
Support
Access to services
and resources.
Opportunity
Education, employment
and skills development.
Inclusion
Stronger communities
for everyone.
Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission
HIGSI Disability Network is a disability-led, Black-led nonprofit organization empowering, advocating and capacity building for newcomers and refugees with disabilities among Somali communities.
Vision
Core Values
- Inclusion
- Dignity and Respect
- Accessibility
- Equity
- Community Collaboration
- Integrity
Our Services
WHAT WE DO
We offer six programs that support newcomers and refugees with disabilities, their families and the organizations that serve them.
HIGSI Accessibility Advisory Program
recommendations for organizations.
Real People. Lasting Change.
and build a more inclusive community.
COMING SOON
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100%
Join Our Community
Official Launch & Disability Employment Awareness Event
Sunday, 7:00 PM · Istar Restaurant, 235 Dixon Road, Etobicoke
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Financial Literacy Workshop
coming soon
Community Wellness Workshop
coming soon
Community Stories
