Disability Advocate Presenter Series Keynote: Jordyn Zimmerman

Thursday, October 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Allendale Campus, Online
Faculty, Staff

Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. That arduous journey fuels her beliefs around leveraging tools and supports to drive change. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community and has personal experience challenging the status quo.

Technology enabled effective communication, and Jordyn began advocating through a series of presentations and keynotes around the world. She has played a pivotal role on several projects focused on accessibility and her insights on autism and inclusion have been published in places such as The Boston Globe and The New York Times, as well as quotes in The 19th. Jordyn is Board Chair of the nonprofit CommunicationFIRST, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and is a two-time appointee on The United States Presidential Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. An avid advocate for all learners, Jordyn's vision is clear: To ensure everyone is able to access effective communication and exercise their right to truly inclusive communities.

Jordyn earned her Bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio University and her Master's of Education at Boston College. She is currently pursuing her Master's of Business Administration..

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:

Jordyn Zimmerman (She/Her/Hers) Disability Advocate

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Location Information

Allendale Campus Kirkhof Rm 2250

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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 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and was last updated on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 8:18 a.m.

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