Join us for a virtual session focusing on the challenges and disparities faced by Black-disabled mothers within the maternal health system.
About this Event

Black Disabled Motherhood and Access to Assistive Technology

This session explores the unique challenges and disparities faced by Black-disabled mothers within the maternal health system. Participants will learn how intersections of race, gender, and disability impact healthcare inequities. We will also look at Assistive Technology for Maternal Health, examining how it can help overcome barriers related to mental, physical, sensory, cognitive, and communication disabilities, ensuring that disabled mothers receive appropriate care and support.

Presenters Names: Ajaune Thomas and Feliece Turner

Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location: Virtual ZOOM

ASL and CART Captioning will be provided

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For more information about MDRC, please visit our website: https://mymdrc.org

The LEAD Program is a program of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council; our work is by people with disabilities for people with disabilities and their allies. Our following mission is woven into everything we do: “MDRC cultivates disability pride and strengthens the disability movement by recognizing disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity while collaborating to dismantle all forms of oppression.” For more information about MDRC, please visit our website: https://mymdrc.org