Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility & Disability”

We are very excited to be holding a 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people.

At each event we will hear from speakers whose lived experiences will invite us to consider, on both a personal and city level, how we can create a more caring community for everyone. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore questions that will help us connect more deeply with others in our community.

Wed April 2: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 1.” What is the Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf? Come learn from Dr. Karen Hopkins, Executive Director/CEO, Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf about how we can celebrate and support their mission. ASL interpretation provided

Wed April 9: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 2.” Dr. Jennifer Hall is an Artist Philosopher living and working with mobility differences and chronic pain. Jen will invite us to reflect on: “What does it mean for differently-abled persons to feel like they are cared for and fully belong to our community?” Please note: this event is offered via Zoom only.

Wed April 23: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 3.” Areeba Khan, MS, ATP; Director of Assistive Technology, Northeast Arc. Come learn how we can better support individuals in our community to become more independent members of society.

Co-sponsored by the Beverly Public Library, Beverly Human Rights Committee, and the City of Beverly.

Funded in part by Mass Humanities.

Email Lauren@heathmere.org for more information