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DisAbilities Council Understanding Disability Pride Webinar on June 30

Text reads “DisAbilities Council Understanding Disability Pride Webinar. June 30, 2023. 6 – 7 PM PT. Free registration. Featuring Ben Mattlin, Author, Editor, Essayist. Have you wondered what was life like before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Do you know when and how the Disability Pride Parade began?”

The month of July is recognized as “Disability Pride Month,” which is an opportunity for us to celebrate the history, experiences, struggles, and triumphs of the disability community. The NASW-CA Statewide DisAbilities Council is thrilled to invite you to kickstart Disability Pride Month with us! We welcome you to join us for a free webinar presentation exploring the history and meaning of “Disability Pride” presented by Ben Mattlin.

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Please contact Helene Diamond at naswcadisabilitiescouncil@gmail.com with any questions.

Speaker Bio: Ben Mattlin

Ben Mattlin is a writer, editor, and essayist. He has written multiple books about his experiences and perspective as a disabled person. He most recently wrote the well-received book, Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World. This book explores the history of the disability pride movement and its impact and meaning to the disabled community through interviews and reports. You can find his book here.

A headshot of Ben. He is wearing glasses and a blue shirt.

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