How is Disability a Part of DEI?

November 08
8am-12pm
708 Broadway, Room 801 / Online

Hosted by the GPH Complex Public Health Disasters Lab

Join ADA advocates, professionals, and researchers for an engaging conversation about the Americans with Disabilities Act’s role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the critical role of ADA coordinators in ensuring this connection. This event will highlight the successes of the ADA as well as the progress that still needs to be made, with a discussion of recent research that illustrates the most stubborn barriers to full inclusivity. A panel featuring researchers, advocates, and experts from across the country will host diverse perspectives on access and inclusion and bold ideas to accelerate the nation toward full ADA implementation. 
 
This event will be available in both in-person and virtual formats, but in-person space is limited, so register soon! A light breakfast will be provided beginning at 8:00 AM. 
 
Speakers:
  • Dr. Robyn Gershon, PI of the ADA Coordinators Study for the Pacific ADA Center; Symposium Director; NYU GPH Clinical Professor of Epidemiology
  • Danielle Joyner, Project Coordinator, NYU GPH Center for Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Public Health
  • Jerri Davison, Director, Pacific ADA Center
  • Jan Garrett, Deputy Director of ADA Programs, Pacific ADA Center
  • Bill Erickson, Senior Research Specialist, Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
  • LaWanda Cook, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
  • Laney Davidson, Disability Access Manager/ADA Coordinator, County of Marin Disability Access Program
  • Dr. Faye Ginsburg, NYU Professor of Anthropology; Co-Chair, NYU Center for Disability Studies
  • Wendy Strobel Gower, Director, Northeast ADA Center