Beyond Disability: Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to empower people with disabilities

Event Status: Confirmed

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Presenter:

LB Hannahs
Inclusion Development Strategist

LB’s insight and experience gained from an untraditional journey informs LB’s approach to the role of Inclusion Development Strategist at Tangible Development. Using a blend of scholarship as a researcher and hands-on experience as diversity educator and higher education administrator, LB is a bridge builder and problem solver with an expertise in organizational transformation. LB received a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration at Syracuse University and has been featured as a TED talk speaker. 

Who Should Attend:

All staff levels

Session Objective:

People with disabilities are as complex and multifaceted as people  without disabilities. They embody identities across race, ethnicity,  age, immigrant status, religious background, sexual orientation,  gender identity, gender expression, and other social identities.  Often times these other identities are overlooked or  misunderstood because of the heightened focus on an individual’s  disability(ies). This misunderstanding or oversight can lead to other  forms of bias or discrimination and impact the health and well-being of people with disabilities.

This interactive workshop will focus on how all NYSID members can engage in diversity and inclusion efforts that support NYSID’s  mission of empowering people with disabilities. The training will meet the following objectives:

• Distinguish the layers of diversity and develop a holistic approach to individuals with disabilities

• Learn to navigate changing demographics and communities to ensure that all individuals are included

• Recognize microaggressions and bias and develop strategies to address and minimize workplace impact

• Develop heightened awareness of identities to avoid stereotypes and alleviate misunderstandings