Happy Disability Pride Month! We are thrilled to announce a series of engaging and impactful events hosted by the YDA Disability Caucus. These events are designed to celebrate the Disability community's achievement, provide opportunities to all young people, and discuss the ongoing efforts to advance disability justice. You can register for all of them, including tomorrow, here: https://linktr.ee/ydadisabilitycaucus
Don't Miss Tomorrow's Event:
Opportunities for Aspiring Authors: Creating Narrative Change in Disability Advocacy Date: July 10, 2024 Time: 8:00 - 8:45 PM EST
Join us tomorrow evening for an insightful session with Rinku Sen, the Executive Director of Narrative Initiatives. This event will introduce "The Changemaker Authors Cohort," a yearlong intensive coaching program supporting full-time movement organizers and social justice practitioners in writing impactful books. Whether you’ve thought about writing children’s books or adult books, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Upcoming Events:
YDA Disability Pride Month Celebration with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Date: July 18, 2024 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM EST
We're honored to welcome Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) as our keynote speaker, alongside Mia Ives-Rublee, a renowned Disability Justice Activist. This event will spotlight the crucial role of integrating a disability justice lens in policy-making and candidacy. Engage in dynamic discussions about advancing disability justice and celebrate our community's achievements. Disability in Media: Representation, Responsibility, and Justice Date: July 24, 2024 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Join Meghan Smith, Senior Digital Producer at GBH, as we explore the importance of media representation for disability communities. This event will discuss the responsibilities and justice aspects of media coverage and how it impacts our lives
Don't miss these unique opportunities to connect, learn, and advocate for a more inclusive future. We look forward to seeing you there!
Democratically Yours,
Leslie Templeton Young Democrats of America Disability Caucus Chair
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