Ableism: What is it, How it impacts our lives and services, and how to address it
Ableism is a spectrum - it doesn't have to be slurs to be ableism, it can be outdated language like high function/low functioning. Come learn about the spectrum of ableism, the impacts this has on someone's life, supports and services and learn some strategies on how to address it.
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EMU, EMU Ballroom
Classroom/lecture w Facilitated Conversation
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access
All ages
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Presented by
Self Advocates Taking Action
Self Advocates Taking Action
I’m 院 凤仙 Fèngxiān Yuàn I’m a 27 year old transracial Chinese adoptee. I was adopted from Nanning, China @ the age of 20 months. I’m also a Special Olympic Oregon Athlete. In the summer of 2022 I was chosen to compete @ the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. I brought home a silver medal & 2 fourth place ribbons. I graduated from the Career & Community Studies Program @ Portland State University in June of 2020. I enjoy cake decorating hanging out with my friends, going to social events such as Club Impact & Off the Couch.
Consultant
Community Concept
As an advocate for disabilities and for self-determination: I am very blessed to those who've supported these goals.
I am excited to see and hear from you at this conference as we move forward in our independent lives.
Where I've taken these types of services much later in my life: Pg3 has more Information as a child and one on one care:
https://www.oregonspeechandhearing.org/resources/Documents/OSHA%20Summer%2023%20Newsletter.pdf
Thanks for your time and efforts, John Merrick-Russell
Handouts
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EMU, EMU Ballroom
Classroom/lecture w Facilitated Conversation
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access
All ages
Scroll down to view handouts.