Join us for a virtual session that explores the unique cultural barriers that people with disabilities face.
About this Event

Changing the Narrative: Addressing Disability Stigma Across Cultures

Join the LEAD Team for a free virtual session that explores the unique cultural barriers that people with disabilities face. Presenters will discuss navigating cultural identity and expectations of society as a person with a disability.

Presenters Names / titles: Priscilla Cano - Disability Advocate

Hala Alazzawi - Disability Advocate

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 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