BECOMING AN ALLY TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TRAINING
College students with disabilities have been called "a forgotten minority" in higher education (Junco & Salter, 2004).
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In order to address this issue and improve the campus climate for college students with disabilities, I used SafeZone Training for the LGBTQ community as a model to create a similar educational program, "Becoming an Ally to People with Disabilities."
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This is an interactive presentation that can be given either in person and online.
In this presentation, I:
In this presentation, I:
- Cover definitions of disability,
- Explain the Medical and Social Models of Disability,
- Educate people on language (e.g., person-first language, reclaiming language),
- Provide suggestions on how to respectfully interact with people with a variety of disabilities,
- Describe universal design,
- Discuss able-bodied privilege and ally behavior, and
- Engage with the audience to explore ways they can act as allies for people with disabilities in their particular contexts.
I have presented this training to several groups at Miami University, including Social Justice Studies majors, Resident Assistants, Professional Staff in Residence Life, and first year students attending a Cultural Competency Week. I have also presented this training to Resident Assistants at DePaul University. This training can be adapted to fit any needs or specific contexts.
Interested in Learning More or Scheduling a Training?
Interested in Learning More or Scheduling a Training?
