Intersectional Identities: I deserve to be more than pieces

In this session we will hear from advocates on who they are, and why it is so important to be seen as a whole person. When we only focus on a persons disability, the labels they hold, and the boxes we put them in we cause harm. So what do we need to do to see more than their disability? What work do we need to do for ourselves to see the person as a whole? How can we let go of bias and judgment?

When/Where:
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Santiam 6

Focus:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging

Skill Building:
101 Introductory

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.

Gabrielle Guedon

Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition

Glenna Hayes

Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator

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