SXSW 2025

Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Access for All

Description:

This session sets participants up for success in creating a more accessible and inclusive work environment for themselves, their colleagues and their employees. With data, stories, and insights cultivated over decades of work in the field, this presentation illustrates ideas in a relatable way. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how understanding key concepts of disability, ableism, and accessibility are present in their own workplaces. Participants leave empowered with a concrete set of ideas and strategies that can kick start and sustain accessibility efforts across domains.


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Takeaways

  1. Disability affects over 1 in 4 people everyday. Understand the various kinds of disabilities and how they impact people in the workplace.
  2. Ableism is a hidden but significant obstacle to accessibility. Learn how to address it head on and open up inclusive workplaces for all.
  3. Accessibility is both a set of strategies and a mindset. Create your own Call to Action and chart a tailored path forward.

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Organizer

Stephanie Cawthon, Executive Director, National Disability Center for Student Success


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Presentation
  • Track: Workplace
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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