Presenters: Elizabeth Grosso, Shawn Aleong, Vee Maybin, Micah Peace Urquilla
All NOTS live Q&A events are held via Zoom from 1:00-2:00 ET / 12:00-1:00 CT / 11:00-12:00 MT / 10:00-11:00 PT (unless otherwise indicated).
Description:
This presentation will explore the ten principles of disability justice, with a focus on how each principle is experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH). Two esteemed discussants with lived experience of IDD-MH will share personal insights on how these principles resonate in their lives. The moderator will connect each principle to the START model, creating a meaningful conversation about the intersections of disability justice and START and their collective contributions to promoting wellbeing for people with IDD-MH and their families.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Explore the relevance and applicability of principles of disability justice to people with lived experience of intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs (IDD-MH)
- Describe at least four (4) commonalities between disability justice principles and the values, principles, and approaches of the START model
- Identify at least three (3) strategies for implementing principles of disability justice into practice
Presenters
- Elizabeth Grosso, Director of Training and Professional Development, NCSS
- Shawn Aleong, Disability and Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur and Temple University Student
- Vee Maybin is a passionate activist and advocate for LGBTQ, disability, and women’s rights, as well as the rights of people of color. She played a pivotal role as a co-facilitator in the 2020 Reconciling the Past and Changing the Future research project.
- Micah Peace Urquilla, Research and Training Assistant, NCSS
This event is part of the National Online Training Series and is available by subscription from the National Center for START Services®. Each month, the NOTS includes a pre-recorded presentation and a live Q&A session with presenters, available to subscribers only. You must be subscribed to our list to receive the recording and access the live Q&A.
How to subscribe: Current START programs are automatically subscribed. Many individuals can access the NOTS for free by partnering with their local START program. If you or your agency are interested in subscribing, please fill out this NOTS interest survey. A member of our training department will connect with you for next steps.
Accommodation Requests: It is our goal to make the NOTS live Q&A accessible for all. CART services will be provided for every live Q&A and does not require an accommodation request. Should you have additional accommodation requests, please complete this form and we will make every reasonable effort to meet that request. Someone from NCSS will contact you about the status of your request.
Disclaimer: Speakers and presenters participating in sessions are encouraged to express their findings, experiences, and conclusions on specific topics. They are selected for their areas of expertise and personal and professional knowledge. Therefore, points of view or opinions of our speakers and presenters do not officially represent the National Center for START Services®, the Institute on Disability, or the University of New Hampshire.
