Join Our Board of Directors!

Are you passionate about amplifying and celebrating Disabled artists? Want to get involved in the growing Canadian disability arts community? The Disability Collective is seeking Board Members who will help us take this groundbreaking, grassroots organization into our exciting next chapter

We approach our work with joy and excitement, and are dedicated to celebrating disability and sharing our knowledge of accessibility in a positive and uplifting way

We are seeking individuals who are familiar with disability arts and have experience with any of the following:

Non-profit financial expertise
Fundraising and donor relations
Strategic planning
Event planning
Marketing
Human resources
Legal expertise
Diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in the arts

We are prioritizing applicants who identify as IBPOC and disabled.

The Disability Collective is a disability-led organization. Although The Disability Collective is based in Toronto, we welcome board members from across Canada

ABOUT THE DISABILITY COLLECTIVE

The Disability Collective (TDC) is the only fully disability-led multidisciplinary arts organization in Toronto. Dedicated to celebrating and showcasing work created solely by disabled artists, TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of disability by providing disabled artists with paid opportunities to share their work in a variety of forms, along with actively advocating for and improving accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian arts community by providing disability consultation services. We are committed to strengthening the disability community's presence in the arts and creating a space where disabled artists can connect and grow their practices together.

ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board Members attend bi-monthly meetings (six per year) and commit to serving a two-year term. In addition to adhering to Board governance and overseeing the finances and strategic direction of the organization, ideal candidates will also help develop and implement strategies that generate revenue, attract new audiences, and build the organization’s profile.

Commitments of Board Members include:

Regular attendance at Board meetings and our Annual General Meeting.
Staying informed on Board matters, which includes preparing in advance for meetings, and reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports.
Overseeing and voting on the organization's financial and strategic matters.
Building a collaborative working relationship with other Board members that contributes to the organization’s success.
Staying informed about the programming activities of the organization and of the disability arts community at large.
Participation in fundraising and outreach initiatives for the organization.

BOARD PERKS

Although Board Members cannot be financially compensated for their work, we are pleased to offer the following perks in recognition of your commitment:

Complimentary tickets to all TDC events
A pass to the annual DIScover leadership conference
A TDC merch giftbag
Access to a vibrant community of Disabled artists across Canada

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to join a passionate and access-forward organization dedicated to creating opportunities and space for Disabled artists, please send a letter of introduction and a resume to Angela Sun, Interim Board Chair, at board@thedisabilitycollective.com. We will also accept audio/video recordings and/or a bio in lieu of the above.

If this application process is not accessible to you, please contact us at the email above to discuss other options.

The deadline for applications is Monday, June 15, 2026. Potential candidates will be interviewed by the current members of the Board.

ACCESS & DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

As a disability-led organization, we want to remove any and all barriers and strive to meet all access needs! For access support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at team@thedisabilitycollective.com. We will work together with our Board members to ensure their access needs are met.

The Disability Collective is also committed to reflecting the diversity of our community, and will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion. We welcome and encourage submissions from individuals of any ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, country of origin, citizenship status, language, physical and mental ability, size, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristics that make our communities and individuals unique. We recognize that disability has a compounded impact on those at the intersection of other marginalized communities, such as Black, Indigenous, and 2LGBTQIA+ communities, people of colour, women and femmes, fat people, religious minorities, and more.

We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you for your interest!