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PtW: The Power of Disability Language

August 20 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

A megaphone on an orange background; Text: Building Resilience, Paving the Way to Self Determination.

This presentation is intended for families/guardians.

Language is more than just a form of communication. It shapes the way we think and shows how we view others. The language we use can enforce stereotypes or create inclusion and equality. In this presentation, we will talk about how you can use powerful disability language to model disability as human diversity and not something that is wrong, broken, or needs to be changed.

This event is presented by Miranda Grunwell of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on:

The Power of Disability Language is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!