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The African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) is the premiere comprehensive conference in the United States that addresses the intersection…
Individuals with disabilities face higher rates of misunderstanding and communication barriers during crisis situations, often leading to dangerous outcomes. In…
Presenter: Trisha Kirtley Wells, Esq., Kirtley Wells Law Office Synopsis: The presentation examines recent shifts in laws, policies of public…
Presenter: Sey In, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Arizona; Nancy Martinez, Community Engagement Coordinator, Chandler Police Department; Officer Nicole Upshaw, Chandler…
Presenter: Erick Sande Oduor (moderator), Program Officer, United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK); Fides Peter Uiso (panelist) Founder and CEO,…
Presenter: The Honorable Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State; Commissioner Thomas Hicks, Vice Chair, United States Election Assistance Commission Synopsis:…
Presenter: Shannon Stubblefield, New Disabled South- Black Disability Institute; Shun Tucker-Allen, Director of Faith Community Engagement, New Disabled South; Kiana…
Presenter: Donna Powers, Staff Advocate, Disability Rights Arizona; Sey In, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Arizona Synopsis: This program will cover…
Presenter: Dr. Carlian Dawson, Arizona Center for African American Resources (AZCAAR) Synopsis: The Resilient Roots Project is a trauma-informed, culturally…
Presenter: Vernon Morris, Associate Dean, Knowledge Enterprise and Strategic Outcomes, Arizona State University Synopsis: What are the connections between environmental…
