This session will address ethical issues within the culture of disability and through the lens of health equity. To do this, we must be Inspired and empowered to acknowledge our personal biases to foster cultural humility, and not overlook the importance of being mindful and intentional in our interactions, particularly when engaging with diverse communities. This session encourages the focus of working alongside communities and meeting the most vulnerable where they are. We will discuss how to treat the most vulnerable without judgment, with dignity and respect, and through fostering a deeper understanding and connection. Furthermore, we will address the importance of advocating for reframing perspectives on promoting abilities and accomplishments within communities to facilitate positive outcomes for those we serve.
Objectives:
- Develop participants' awareness and understanding of personal biases and cultural humility through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Equip participants with practical strategies and tools to approach community engagement with mindfulness, intentionality, and sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts.
- Empower participants to advocate for and promote positive change in community narratives by reframing perspectives on abilities and accomplishments, ultimately fostering more inclusive and empowering environments for those they serve.
