Disability and Intersectionality Fall 2021 Speaker Series registration open

Our Disability and Intersectionality Fall 2021 Speaker Series is intended to provide a platform for the underrepresented voices within the disability community. This series will address the intersection of disability and race, sexuality, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic status. This series is hosted by the WSU Access Center and the Disabled Students and Allies Club (DSAAC). Register on the Access Center website.

  • The Ethics of Passing and Disability Disclosure in Higher Education – September 15, 2021
  • (Dis)Ability in the Workplace – Ten Years Ago to Now, Where Do We Go From Here? – September 22, 2021
  • The Privilege of Passing: Always Proud but Tired of Being Loud – October 6, 2021
  • Rain Dove & Kelsey Ellison, Disability and Relationships – October 20, 2021
  • Asserting Beyond Assumption: Confronting Racism in Disability Organizations – November 03, 2021
  • Finding Yourself by Finding Community: Reflections on Growing Up Far From the Tree – December 01, 2021

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