Information for Sponsors
Sponsors have the opportunity to both promote their organizations and support current and future generations of Disability Studies scholars and activists by donating to CDSA-ACÉH.
CDSA-ACÉH is a small but growing organization that seeks to promote critical research, art, and thought about lived experiences of bodies and disability. We organize an annual Disability Studies conference – the only one of its kind in Canada – in conjunction with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our conference typically attracts 100-150 researchers, academics, students, artists, policy makers, and community activists from across Canada with a range of backgrounds in the humanities and social sciences. It features sessions in both English and French, as well national and international keynote presentations. We also organize an annual Student Paper Competition open to college, undergraduate, and graduate students across Canada that helps them gain exposure and recognition in the discipline.
We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, who allow us to:
- Make our conference as accessible as possible (e.g. paying for American Sign Language interpreters and live transcription services).
- Support students and un/under-employed persons attend our national conference, which often involves significant travel costs for these groups.
- Bring leading national and international scholars and activists to give keynote presentations at our conference.
- Provide free nutrition at our conference.
- Fund awards recognizing exceptional Anglophone and Francophone scholars and activists enriching the lives of disabled Canadians.
- Provide a small financial award to the winner of our annual Student Paper Competition.
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
Gold Level Conference Sponsor: $750
- Your support will be publicly acknowledged at the conference opening address and the AGM;
- You or your organization’s name and logo will be prominently featured in the conference program, on the conference website, in Association newsletters, and on social media;
- You or your organization’s name and logo can brand the National or International keynote presentation or another event of your choosing;
- Conference fees for two members of your organization will be reimbursed;
- You may access display space at the conference venue to promote your organization or projects for two conference days.
Silver Level Conference Sponsor: $500
- Your support will be publicly acknowledged at the conference opening address and the AGM;
- You or your organization’s name and logo will be featured in the conference program, on the conference website, in one association newsletter, and on social media;
- You or your organization’s name and logo can brand a session or another event of your choosing;
- Conference fees for one member of your organization will be reimbursed;
- You may access display space at the conference venue to promote your organization or projects for one conference day.
Bronze Level Conference Sponsor: $300
- Your support will be publicly acknowledged at the conference opening address and the AGM;
- You or your organization’s name and logo will be featured in the conference program, on the conference website, in one association newsletter, and on social media;
- Your organization’s name and logo can be attached to a lunch or another event of your choosing.
Individual Donations
- Your support will be publicly acknowledged at the conference opening address and the AGM;
- Your organization’s name and logo will be featured in the conference program, on the conference website, in the association newsletter, and on social media;
- Your name can be attached to a session;
- You could also choose to sponsor someone to attend the conference (e.g. a disability activist).
While general contributions are welcomed, all sponsors may also request that their donation be directed towards a variety of causes, including conference accessibility, nutrition, or conference bursaries for students and community members.
If you would like to discuss alternative options, please contact cdsa.aceh@gmail.com to find a package that suits your budgetary and branding needs.