Moving away from medically informed and limiting views of people with disabilities, this workshop aims to reframe disability in the context of enabling versus disabling environments. Introducing the Charting the LifeCourse Framework, with the support from practitioners in the field participants will practice perspective-taking and explore strategies to realize their important roles as allies with the ability to initiate action toward systemic change.

This in-person workshop is geared towards students, academic and community educators at MINTS, but is open to any participant interested in this topic.

Helena Liedtke is currently a Fellow in the Community Engagement Program at Merrimack College and the founder of Space2Thrive, an organization passionate about creating spaces where individuals with disabilities and their families can access recreational opportunities and participate in adaptive sports. A parent and caregiver herself, Helena understands the necessity for individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and develop important life skills through active community participation and interactions with peers.