Conversations on Latino/as and the ADA
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT, July 24, 2015 | Organized by: 25/40 Celebration
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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
| 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