Our Next Town Hall: Disability in the Black Community
Intersectionality, Challenges, Obstacles: Opportunities and Resources for Successful Outcomes Exist.
This is an online event.
Date: –
About this event
The prevalence of disabilities in adults in the United States is on the rise. In Delaware, the prevalence of disability in African Americans exceeds the prevalence in other Black communities by approximately 7%.
Where are they? Are we seeing them in our churches, at concerts, in our college classes, out and about in our neighborhoods, and at other community events? Are their needs being met? Would you know where to send them for assistance if they needed help?
Do you interact with them? Do you know the appropriate language and etiquette to use when referring to or interacting with persons with disabilities. One in six African American Delawareans have disabilities. We have so much to learn.
Join the SDARJ as we embark on a journey to awareness. Together we will learn how to look at others in our community with a focus on their Abilities. As we make that mental transition, we will learn how to access the accommodations available that will allow them full participation and inclusion in our society.
Our panelists include:
Legal
Representatives from the Disability Law Program (DLP) of the Community Legal Aide Society, Inc (CLASI ). “CLASI’s mission is to combat injustice through creative and persistent civil legal advocacy on behalf of vulnerable and underserved Delawareans.”
Populations Housed in Correctional Facilities
D Hall – Author of Keep up the Good Fight: The Untold Story of an Unknown Athlete Activist, community activist and advocate for what he calls MVPs (Most Vulnerable People), and a recipient of global recognition as a Universal Peace Federation Ambassador for Peace.
Higher Education
Shannon Wright – !5 years working as Academic Counselor for Delaware Technical Community College. He currently works as the Disabilities Support Counselor/Advisor at Delaware Technical Community College.
General Information and Statistics
S. Hope Vella – National disability advocate, mentor, trainer, who provides organizational support and accommodation arrangements for event attendees who have disabilities. Hope has an Associate’s Degree in Human Services and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
This is an online event.
