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Conversations on Latino/as and the ADA

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT, July 24, 2015   |   Organized by: 25/40 Celebration

Description

Date/Time: July 24, 2015. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Smithsonian Institution: National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater

Description: This brainy gathering of professors, activists, and professionals from around the country takes on the historical and cultural issues related to how disability has been understood among Latino/as in the United States. First come, first served.

The History and Political Dynamics of Policy and Services 12:00 PM

  • Kathy Martinez, Senior Vice President, Disability Market Segment & Strategy, Wells Fargo; former Assistant Secretary of Labor, Office on Disability Employment Policy (2009-15); former Executive Director of World Institute on Disability
  • Fabricio Balcazar, PhD, Professor, Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois, Chicago
  • Katherine Ott, NMAH curator, Moderator

The History of Cultural Issues Related to Disability and Latino/as 1:30 PM

  • Rene David Luna, disability rights coordinator for immigrants, Access Living, Chicago
  • Brigida Hernandez, PhD, Director of Research, YAI Network, NY
  • John McKiernan-Gonzalez, PhD, professor, Department of History, Texas State University, San Marcos, Moderator

Activism and Advocacy 3:00 PM

  • Leticia Arellano; founder, Deaf Women of Color; ASL Proficiency Evaluator, Gallaudet University.
  • Horacio Esparza, radio host, and Executive Director, Progress Center for Independent Living, Forest Park, Ill.
  • John McKiernan-Gonzalez, PhD, Moderator
  • Leticia Arellano; founder, Deaf Women of Color; ASL Proficiency Evaluator, Gallaudet University.
  • Horacio Esparza, radio host, and Executive Director, Progress Center for Independent Living, Forest Park, Ill.
  • John McKiernan-Gonzalez, PhD, Moderator

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Event Time
The History and Political Dynamics of Policy and Services 12:00 pm EDT July 24, 2015
The History of Cultural Issues Related to Disability and Latino/as 1:30 pm EDT July 24, 2015
Activism and Advocacy 3:00 pm EDT July 24, 2015

Location

Smithsonian Institution: National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater

14th St and Constitution Ave, NW

Washington, DC US

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