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Saturday, May 29, 2021

“When we understand disability in a context of social justice and ableism, a cultural experience very much influenced by dynamics of power and privilege, we can begin to unpack the many ways disabled people are targets of bias and microaggressions. This workshop will use relevant research to identify pervasive disability stereotypes and microaggressions and explore about how these ideas shape the disability experience and inform our personal and professional behaviors and attitudes. In order to effect sustained access and inclusion on college and university campuses, we must recognize the pervasiveness of these ideas and reframe our work and attitudes to align with social justice values.”

Dr. Amanda Kraus serves as Assistant Vice President for Campus Life, Executive Director for Disability Resources, ADA/504 Compliance Officer, and Associate Professor of Practice in Higher Education at the University of Arizona. UA’s Disability Resource Center is one of the largest in the nation, and considered an international model of progressive service delivery, uniquely positioned to approach campus access proactively and systemically; it also includes one of the first Disability Cultural Centers in the country. Dr. Kraus is also President of the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Board of Directors and has consulted both nationally and internationally on disability in higher education.