The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) invites you to join the next monthly California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chat. There is a total of 12 California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats planned for 2021, and SCDD encourages those who are interested to join in the conversation!

What/Why: The “California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats” are intended to give self-advocates throughout California the chance to talk about topics that matter to them. After each meeting, resources and information on the chat topic will be shared with participants in a follow-up email.

When: The third Wednesday of each month.
The May 2021 California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chat will be held on Wednesday, May 19th @ 11:00 A.M.

This month’s topic: Disability Sensitivity in the Workplace

Here are some questions to think about for this month’s Chat:

1. Have you ever had a job where you felt there was a lack of understanding/awareness of disability issues?
2. Does the lack of disability awareness/sensitivity effect how you feel and/or your ability to do your job?
3. Do you have any tips for how to talk about disability awareness/sensitivity in the workplace?
4. What does an inclusive workplace look like?

This month’s Chat will be facilitated by Riana Hardin, Self-Advocacy Coordinator for the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

If you are interested in sharing your advocacy story, need accommodations, and/or have questions related to the California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats, please email riana.hardin@scdd.ca.gov or call 916-263-8196.

***Feel free to share this announcement with your advocacy networks.***

Zoom session details and registration:
https://bit.ly/ca_selfadvocacychats2021
Meeting ID: 961 9651 9177
Passcode: 882136
Toll Free Number: 888-475-4499