Tag: Neurodiversity

Free Gifts from Our Time at SXSW EDU!

James and Cindy shared thoughts and free tools at SXSW EDU. Their session was called “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” It took place Tuesday, March 5 at the Austin Convention Center.

James talked about the unique talents and lived experience of people with IDD. He shared how to help self-advocates work on projects about their lives. This benefits self-advocates and the people they work with.

Visit bit.ly/P-A-R to join our mailing list and download these free tools:

  • SXSW EDU 2024 Presentation
  • Know Your Worth! A Game About Getting Paid for Your Work
  • Self-Advocate Support Checklist

Don’t Miss Us at SXSW EDU!

James Meadours will present at SXSW EDU next week. His session is called “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” He will share strategies for supporting self-advocates as they work on projects. His story will inspire and entertain you!

The session takes place Tuesday, 3/5 from 4:30-5 PM. We will be in Ballroom G of the Austin Convention Center. Be sure to “favorite” our session in your schedule!

If you can’t make the session, you can still download the free resources here and on the “Our Resources” page.

#SeatAtTheTable #SXSWEDU2024 #Neurodiversity #IDD

Great News! We Are SXSW-Bound!

We have been hard at work on our Participatory Action Research project. And it has paid off in a big way! Our team will be represented at the 2024 SXSW EDU conference. James Meadours will speak about hiring people with IDD to work on projects about their lives. We will also share some free tools for people who come to our session.

Our session is called, “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” It will take place Tuesday, March 5, from 4:30-5:00 PM. It will happen at the Austin Convention Center. Learn more here.

#SeatAtTheTable #SXSWEDU2024 #Neurodiversity #IDD