[NFB-Seniors] Participate With An Open Forum on Social Justice regarding Persons with disabilities

[Suzanne Turner]

The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup, which is a subgroup under the Black
Leaders Serving for Advancement (BLSA) Committee

 

Presents

 

An Open Forum on Social Justice regarding Persons with disabilities

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

 

7:00 PM EDT.

6:00 PM CDT.

5:00 PM MDT.

4:00 PM PDT.

 

The Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup is inviting all to participate in an
open and cordial discussion on how persons with disabilities can often be
misunderstood by interactions with law enforcement. "These misunderstandings
can have traumatic, even deadly, consequences". Therefore the Workgroup will
facilitate a dialog on bridging the gap between authorities and people with
various disabilities; by providing awareness on diagnoses, white canes,
auxiliary aides and appropriate handling.

 

We will hear from several officers from the Bureau of Community Relations,
such as  Officer RaShawn Rahim, Officer Adrian Calhoun, Officer Bohdan
Roshetskyxxx, and Joseph Rider,  former employee of San Diego Crime
Commission. All will provide suggestions and best practices on how to
communicate, conform  and request reasonable accommodations when you
encounter law enforcement. 

 

Of course this event  is unable to make a significant impact across the
country in one night. However, a first step-by-step approach is a good
start. This is why the Mentoring and Outreach Workgroup is encouraging you
to attend this powerful and informative forum.

 

The event is open to all!

 

For more information, please contact Suzanne Turner at
<mailto:SMTurner.234 at gmail.com> SMTurner.234 at gmail.com

 

Mentoring and Outreach Committee Members

Suzanne Turner, Chair

Steven Lindsey, DC

William Turner, OH

Marcia Pack-Horton, SC

Regina Mason, OH

LeRon Carter, IN

Joann Williams, OH

 

Join Zoom:

 <https://zoom.us/j/4081850851> https://zoom.us/j/4081850851

 

Meeting ID: 408 185 0851

 

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