[NFBofSC] Participate With An Open Forum on Social Justice regarding Persons with disabilities

[Steve Cook]

Steve Cook
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You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.


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 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



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