In the wake of the protests which continue to call out the glaring racial injustices and horrific police brutality affecting the lives of Black people across the country, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership is introducing a research mentorship program to help lift up and provide opportunities for Black graduate students studying disability.
Since 1969, CQL has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities. The vision of CQL is a world of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people. The fight against injustice and for equality is embedded into this vision. As such, it is important for us as an organization to reflect on the steps we can take to be anti-racist and promote the equality of Black people.
Read more at original source: https://www.c-q-l.org/resources/articles/disability-research-mentorship-program-for-black-graduate-students/