Celebrating Black Persons with Disabilities Now and Throughout History

MDCR April-May DRC 2023 Flyer

When: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 11 AM to Noon

Where: Virtual Session via Zoom
Advanced registration for this webinar is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqahtGSdRQGQp0XU9mgw1g#/

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

What: Please join the Michigan Department of Civil Rights’ ADA Compliance Unit as we celebrate and honor Black persons with disabilities, now and throughout history. We will be joined by Tameka Citchen-Spruce and Jennifer White-Johnson who are nationally recognized presenters and creators. The panel will guide attendees through a discussion on why Black disability history matters, introduce ancestors who affected change, and highlight individuals who are currently framing the narrative.

Accommodations:

Sign language interpreters and CART captioning will be provided. For additional accommodations, please email Tyra Khan @ khant@michigan.gov. Requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This session is open to the public.