Activating Change Webinar Series
People with disabilities make up 20% of the US population, but more than 40% of people in jail.
Join Activating Change for a three-part webinar series to explore the impact of incarceration on people with disabilities and Deaf people in the American criminal legal system.
A Three-Part Series Focused On Accessibility
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How Racism, Ableism, and Audism Result in Disability Disparities
January 10 2:00-3:30 PM ET
This webinar will help the Safety and Justice Challenge’s technical assistance providers, government and system-based actors, and other partners to understand the types of disabilities and their prevalence in jail-impacted communities.
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The Impact of Structural Oppressions on People Of Color with Disabilities
January 31 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Part 2 of the series will feature a panel of people of color with disabilities who will share how ableism, audism, and racism have intersected in their lives.
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Integrating a Disability Equity Lens into SJC Initiatives
February 23 2:00-3:30 PM ET
In Part 3, Activating Change staff will offer practical strategies for increasing accessibility and the inclusion of people with disabilities in SJC jail reform, community engagement, and racial equity initiatives.
