Disability Advocate Presenter Series: Corissa Pittman
Thursday, November 14, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Faculty, Staff, Students
Corissa Pitman works with the Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) as a Supported Decision-Making Youth Ambassador. In this presentation, Corissa will share their work and expertise in increasing advocacy skills and helping others achieve their dreams for their adult lives. They will speak on the importance of autonomy for young adults with disabilities and include information geared toward school personnel on supporting decision-making for their students of all abilities.
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Identify key concepts and ideas from the presentation.
- Name specific connections from the presentation content to their current role.
- Pose questions and wonderings based on the presentation content.
Presenters:
- Corissa Pittman (They/ThemTheirs) Community Member
- Mary Shehan (She/Her/Hers) Community Inclusion Coordinator
Location Information
Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center Rm 2250 (Grand River Room)
Download parking map for the Allendale Campus
Contact Information
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111
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This event was added to the calendar by Ashley Jefferson (jeffeash@gvsu.edu) on Monday, November 4, 2024 and was last updated on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.
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