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People First Wisconsin SAAM Event: Cultivating Inclusive and Safe Communities: A Virtual Community Conversation

April 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

YOU ARE INVITED!
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Individuals with disabilities, family members, community members, elected officials, educators, and organizations serving people with disabilities.

WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Do you know that people with disabilities are 4 times more likely to be rape or sexual assault victims? Research shows that people with disabilities are safer when they are connected to their communities.

Join this Community Conversation event to:

  • Connect with community members.
  • Learn how you can foster community inclusion and safety for people with disabilities.
  • Find resources and strategies to prevent sexual violence against people with disabilities.
  • Help Wisconsin become safer for people with disabilities.

The event will include a panel discussion.
Panel Presenters:

  • Mary Till – Life Navigators
  • Sandra Lomeli – Parent
  • Christie Carter – Milwaukee LGBTQ Community Center
  • Cindy Bentley – People First Wisconsin
  • Pam Malin – Victim’s Advocacy Program, Disability Rights WI

HOW TO REGISTER: This event is free but registration is necessary. Register online to receive the meeting link. If you have questions or need help registering, contact Nancy at admpfw@gmail.com or 414-483-2546. If you need Sign Language or Spanish Interpretation, please check this option on the registration form.

View Event Flyer PDF here: Safe20Communities20Invitation_updated

Details

Date:
April 20, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Website:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t Z0ocumsqT4rHN0Ovf-wgsYTwBtJOIepM4xb

Organizer

People First Wisconsin
Email
admpfw@gmail.com