Webinar – “From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit”
Learn about an important toolkit for elevating youth voices and building youth-adult ally partnerships for youth and young adults with disabilities
RAISE Center (The National Resources for Access, Independence, Self-Determination and Employment Center) will host “From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit” on Dec. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m.
This resource aims to strengthen youth–adult partnerships and amplify youth voice in everyday practice.
Join self-advocates Erin Black and Michael Scanlon for a practical walk-through of the Adult Ally Toolkit.
Erin and Michael will cover:
- What the Adult Ally Toolkit includes
- How to adapt its tools, stories, and podcasts to support meaningful youth engagement
- Practical ideas and next steps for using the toolkit
Erin has a progressive neuromuscular disorder that has shaped her passion for disability advocacy. She is committed to transforming systems for young advocates and serves as a public speaker, youth engagement consultant and media producer.
Michael serves as a mentor and member on numerous state and federal advisory boards and projects. Michael’s lived expertise within the mental health system, as a brain injury survivor, and professional experiences give him unique insight into helping others and creating positive change.
The webinar is free. American Sign Language (ASL) and Spanish interpretation will be available.
Register for “From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit” on Zoom.