This workshop will explore how race and disability intersect and what cultural institutions can do to improve inclusivity of all patrons.
Our moderator, Tedi R. Parsons, will talk about intersectionality, lead us into small breakout discussions, and introduce our diverse panel of disability self-advocates to hear about their lived experiences, with Q & A time following.
Our moderator and panelists include:
- Tedi R. Parsons, President & CEO, Michigan Diversity Education Center (MiDEC)
- Dessa Cosma, Executive Director, Detroit Disability Power
- Pat Love-Sypho, Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education-Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
- Adriana L. White, Author and School Librarian, South San Antonio ISD
** Closed-captioning and ASL interpretation provided. Please let us know by email at miculturalaccess@gmail.com if you require additional accommodations.
