Recognizing One’s Inclusion “Blind Spot”
Presenter: Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Explore the power of inclusive language and how, when coupled with innovative energy from youth with disabilities, it can create a welcoming environment. Learn which phrases and imagery to avoid. The narrative of a blind college intern’s personal experience will illustrate the immense potential people with disabilities bring when employers are willing to have a dialogue.
