DEI Through the Lens of Disability and Ableism-Virtual Program

What is a disability and how prevalent is it? How do the environment and common assumptions shape our perception of disability? Stacey Trowbridge and Kristin Myers of Disability Network Lakeshore will address these questions and explore diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of disability. We will also discuss the concept of Ableism: what it is, looks like, and how to recognize and avoid being ablest.

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This program was live on Thursday, July 29
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Free, virtual adult program. Donations appreciated.
This is a Holland Museum Cultural Lens family program

Meet the Presenters…

Stacey Trowbridge | Director of Community Development for Disability Network Lakeshore | She/Her

Stacey Trowbridge is the Director of Community Development for Disability Network Lakeshore. She has twenty-five years of experience working with individuals of all abilities. Her current role focuses on promoting inclusive thought and action among businesses, nonprofit organizations, public services, and the broader community.

Stacey has a passion for developing and evaluating programs that help individuals acquire new information and effectively articulate their ideas. She is motivated by the exploration and implementation of new strategies and welcomes the opportunity to build partnerships that enhance community awareness.

She has experience presenting in a variety of forums and has organized a number of awareness events, such as, the Talent Forum and Roundtable discussions focused on hiring people with disabilities, and an Access Expo highlighting available community resources. Stacey has also written many successful grants, facilitated a community-wide housing study, and worked on a statewide level to streamline Disability Network practices.

Kristin Myers | Disability Network Lakeshore | She/Her

Kristin Myers has worked for Disability Network Lakeshore since 2016. Her primary roles include Youth Transition services, along with Access and Disability Awareness education. The latter seeks to educate the broader community on minimizing and removing barriers, both programmatic and physical, to promote a society that is inclusive of all abilities. As a graduate of Baker College with a degree in Human Services, Kristin is able to effectively utilize her education and experiences to implement changes in the perception of disability.