Are you afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing when interacting with a person with a disability? Do you avoid those interactions because of that fear? Are you missing out on a huge part of the population that could be customers, employees, resources ... friends? Explore the attitudinal barriers faced by people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Hear real life stories that offer examples for each barrier. Join in discussion around etiquette and myths around a variety of disabilities. Get comfortable. Planning note: We highly encourage you to invite your team, department, or cluster to view this webinar as a group and use it as a group learning opportunity.
Jason Jones is a Disability Specialist, Southeast ADA affiliate and director of Wellness Edge at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI). Jason is a longtime disability advocate for people with paralysis.
Christina Bard is the Community Education Director at at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI). She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and specializes in Assistive Technology. Christina has been with HDI since 2008, working across projects addressing housing, employment, accessibility and assistive technology.
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