Resilient Minds, Inclusive Planet Event Series: Disability and Climate Impact
Climate change impact on the disability community must be heard. Why? Because disability is human. Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, a deaf researcher, author of "Disability is Human", and speaker who is a professor at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Educational Psychology, with a courtesy appointment in Special Education.
An exciting panel of science, climate, and community members will share there perspectives and vision for a more inclusive planet.
Event Structure:
5:00-6:00 PM CST
Book Reading of “Disability is Human” and Small Group Discussion followed by Q&A with Dr. Stephanie Cawthon
Q&A Facilitated by Ryn Delpapa with Audience Q&A
To learn more about the book, check out this clip by the author!
6:00-6:50 PM CST
Panel of Artists, Environmentalists, Educators, and Disability Communities: What would a regenerative and inclusive planet mean to you?
Hear from Rhiannon Gallagher, founder of Parents for the Planet, an international eco-grief support group that started in 2016 to help inactive ‘planet parents’ find ways to overcome the overwhelm and help burnt-out activists find rejuvenation. It now represents over 40 countries and 1,000 members.
Q&A Facilitated by Ryn Delpapa with Audience Q&A
6:50-7:00 PM CST
Reflections and Introduction to Third Event and Closing Statements
Our solutions must be co-designed across generations and communities to support planetary health for all. This event calls on all of us to listen, connect, respect, and collaborate across sectors and areas to create a more inclusive emergency response, plan, and innovation for the generations of now and tomorrow.