The LEAD Team is excited to announce its series exploring disability in Latinx communities. This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we take a deeper look into the lives of Latinx people with disabilities. This three-week series will provide participants with a better understanding of the community's barriers and challenges, hear their stories, and receive information about support resources.

Dates To Attend:

September 12th (12 pm-1:30 pm)

Disability Awareness In Latinx Communities

Join bilingual advocate Priscilla Cano as she brings awareness to the barriers faced by Latinx people with disabilities, including those who identify as immigrants, and provides tools to help those within the community better advocate for themselves and others.

This training will focus on the following topics:

Disability and Equitable Language
Language and Identity in Latinx Communities
Intersectionality
Cultural Competency and Humility
Ableism, Racism & Cultivating Disability Pride
Disability Representation in Latinx Communities
Disability Awareness in Latinx/Immigrant Communities

September 19th (12 pm-1:30 pm)

Representation Matters: The Personal Lived Experiences of Latinx People With Disabilities (Panel Discussion)

Join the LEAD team for a panel discussion sharing the lived experiences of Latinx People with Disabilities. Hear the stories of some of our program graduates as they discuss what it’s like to be a Latinx person with a disability or the caregiver of a person with a disability, and discover how everyday people are amplifying the voices of the community through advocacy and leadership.

This Training Will Focus On:

The PersonalLived Experiences of Those Impacted
How To Be An Ally To Latinx People With Disabilities
How To Advocate And Be A Leader In Your Community.

September 26th (12 pm-1:30 pm)

Supporting The Community: Resources of Support For Latinx People With Disabilities (Panel Discussion)

This session will include members from various non-profits around the state of Michigan that provide support to Disability and Latinx communities. The conversation will center on how Latinx and Disability organizations can join forces to dismantle the challenges experienced by those within the community.

This Session Will Focus On:

Providing Resources to Latinx People With Disabilities
Strengthening Connections Between Disability and Latinx Communities
Understanding The Barriers Rights of Latinx Immigrants With Disabilities.

Registration is only required once to attend all three sessions.

Disability In Latinx Communities