Changing Perspectives: Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity

We are excited to announce the launch of the all-new Neurodiversity Speaker Series!

The Neurodiversity Speaker Series features a lineup of renowned experts, including educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. It provides families with valuable insights and tools to better support neurodivergent learners, including those with with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more.

This collaborative initiative seeks to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusion by equipping families and communities with the knowledge and resources they need to create supportive environments for their uniquely wired learners.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Students who feel safe and supported by adults at home and school are better able to learn, and building positive relationships with students is critical to creating a healthy learning environment.

In addition, all children need equitable and inclusive learning environments to be successful. Home and school environments that promote inclusion, ableism, and neurodiversity help students develop into confident, productive, and empathetic individuals.

In this workshop, nationally recognized educator Sam Drazin will offer strategies to help parents/caregivers and educators create more equitable, empathetic, and inclusive communities.

Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. His experiences, both as a student with a disability and as a teacher working in an inclusive classroom, helped him recognize the importance of improving understanding about disabilities and diversity.

Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Registration Confirmation under "Additional Information."

The Neurodiversity Speaker Series is presented by a consortium of Silicon Valley-based nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, Compass High School, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA).

For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityspeakerseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.