WELCOME TO BUILDUCATE
Build Partnerships | Educate Communities | Empower Families
ABOUT US
Builducate is a social enterprise borne out of the need to address the gap in equitable access to services within the Developmental Services (DS) sector. The word Builducate is a portmanteau word, blending the words build and educate, highlighting the integral role that each play in the journey to equity and inclusion. It started out as a passion project, for founder, Johanna Niles, who, as an immigrant, sibling, and caregiver, experienced firsthand the immediate and long-term impacts that come from limited access to supports which took into consideration her family's Afro-Caribbean background from assessment to implementation.
OUR SERVICES
Build. Educate. Empower.
Buildicate offers a range of services, all founded on the goal of increasing equitable access to developmental services for the Black community. Get in touch and let us see what works for you, your family, your community, and/or your organization.
BUILD
Building DS Sector-Community Partnerships
Builducate is committed to building partnerships between the Developmental Services (DS) sector and the community at local, national, and international levels. Our consultation services allow us to provide support to sector agencies in connecting and partnering with community organizations; and support international organizations in the design and delivery of developmental services, and create opportunities for mentorship and partnership. To find out more, connect today.
EDUCATE
A Path to Delivering Culturally Responsive Developmental Services
Locally and Internationally
Education is one of our founding principles. We offer various workshops and training opportunities that are customized to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you are an established organization, or just starting out, we can help ensure that you are equipped to deliver services that take a culturally responsive and holistic approach. Contact us to find out how we can help today.
EMPOWER
Cultivating Brave Spaces for Our Community and Families
We believe that a major step towards equitable access, starts with empowering our community, including families and caregivers. Builducate offers consultation services to community agencies, locally and internationally around creating accessible spaces, navigating developmental services, as well as 1-1 consultation to families seeking support in integrating positive behaviour and communication strategies in their everyday lives. Connect today to learn more.