WeCare COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and this period of physical distancing, an emergency volunteer-based team has come together to optimize this tool for this crisis. This app was originally developed in partnership with U of T CS students to break barriers for the disability justice community in a society that was going down a path of isolation. The app facilitates the fulfillment of support requests and the ability to offer support with an unique matching algorithm and is soft-launching Wednesday March 25th

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and this period of physical distancing, an emergency volunteer-based team has come together to optimize this tool for this crisis. This app was originally developed in partnership with U of T CS students to break barriers for the disability justice community in a society that was going down a path of isolation. The app facilitates the fulfillment of support requests and the ability to offer support with an unique matching algorithm and is soft-launching Wednesday March 25th

https://www.welinkapp.ca/sign-up/

Presenter Biography: Andrea Farias Toronto based community organizer and social justice activist, I have a background in public health, crisis counseling, and art. During the covid-19 crisis I have focused on implementing equitable and sustainable solutions by introducing technology into mutual aid efforts.