Ableism 201

In this session we will talk more in-depth about the impacts of ableism and what the outcomes are when ableism is not addressed in our services. Advocates will lead a discussion on how assumptions become reality, how to address it in your work culture, and what changes we want to see from our supports and services. We are hoping to provide a toolkit and some resources like videos, books, websites so case managers have something they can take with them to do their work and have more inclusive collaboration with those receiving services.

When/Where:
,
Santiam 2/3

Focus:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging

Skill Building:
201 In-depth

Audience:
All ages

Session Focus:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging

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Presented by

Yuàn Fèngxian

Self Advocates Taking Action

I’m 院凤仙 Yuàn Fèngxiān I’m a 28 year old transracial Chinese adoptee. I was adopted from Nanning, China in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region @ the age of 20 months. I was able to travel back to my birth country in 1999, 2004, 2019, 2024. I went on a Heritage Tour back to China twice (2019, 2024). In June of 2020 I graduated from the Career and Community Studies Program at Portland State University. I’m a Special Olympics Oregon Athlete. I compete in bowling, basketball, track and field. I’m also on the Athlete Leadership Council for Special Olympics Oregon.

John Merrick-Russell

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

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