Wednesday, August 27 – Sunday, August 21
JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S. West St.
In Indiana, small groups of people have been actively making decisions that impact 20% of Indiana’s population—without that population’s input. People with disabilities (PWD) in Indiana have been ignored for far too long. Indiana lacks a powerful disability community, and we want to change that.
Are you tired of PWD being blamed for recent national disasters? Are you aware of the lawsuit against Section 504 of the Rehab Act and Indiana’s role in it? Do you know how important Section 504 is for PWD? Are you tired of trying to navigate a system that was never designed for you? Are you frustrated that your voice is never heard?
Do you want to see real change?
Some people say that real change will only come to Indiana “when pigs fly.” Well, get ready to make some pigs fly!
Who?
Everybody Counts, Inc. and Walking Spirit are looking for 50 people in the disability community who want to become more informed and empowered advocates and leaders. Applicants must be adults (18+) who live or work in Indiana and self-identify as a person with a disability. Parents of PWD and people who work for disability related organizations will be considered, but priority will be given to people with no formal affiliation. Scroll down for application.
What?
“The Disability Empowerment Unconference – Nothing About Us Without Us” is a 4 night / 3.5-day non-traditional training experience featuring national leaders like Jim Ward (ADA Watch), Anita Cameron (Not Dead Yet) and many others. Hotel rooms, parking, and 2 meals/day paid for by Everybody Counts, Inc.
For more information, please feel free to call Jeremy Warriner at Walking Spirit at 317-402-7255 or write to unconference@everybodycounts.org.