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Interactive Workshop

Disability Issues

Integrating Disability Justice into Anti-Racism: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations In a Polarized Era

When addressing issues of racism, ableism, and their intersections, it is vital to center the voices of those who continue to advocate for positive change. In this interactive workshop, the facilitators address the intersection of disability justice and anti-racism, and include strategies for navigating uncomfortable polarized conversations.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Upon completion, the participant will be able to discuss three aspects of the intersectionality between disability justice and anti-racism.
  2. Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify three positive ways to assert personal responsibility in uncomfortable conversations addressing anti-racism and disability.
  3. Upon completion, the participant will be able to apply three strategies to effectively navigate and address uncomfortable conversations about disability and race in today's polarized political climate.