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PRIDES Learning Series Session 6 Advocacy, Acceptance and Pride: Feeling Pride in All of Your Identities This powerful session will offer a first-person perspective from a strong advocate, Thomas Mangrum, Jr., who is a leader of DC’s self-advocacy coalition, is active in DC’s Gay community, and participates in Pride, Black Pride and Disability Pride events. […]

PRIDES Learning Series Session 8: Championing Change: Building Inclusive Policies and Cultures for LGBTQ Voices in IDD Services   This training helps you learn practical ways to make your organization more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. You’ll explore real examples and personal stories about creating a sense of belonging, building fair policies, and providing better […]

PRIDES Learning Series Session 9: Leadership: Leading Without Conforming   The Neurodiversity Community faces huge challenges in employment and community engagement. Historically we have focused on ground floor engagement, as our community grows we recognize opportunities for leadership. However leadership models and values are often in conflict with neurodiversity authenticity. To gain equitable inclusion we […]