20240303 Presidents Meeting - Morning

Originally Broadcasted March 3, 2024, on ACB Media 6

· Strengthening the Ties that Bind Us Together. Let’s explore the Value of our special interest affiliates and their benefit to our state affiliates and overall organization

o Panelists:

§ Doug Powell, Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

§ Jeff Bishop, Blind Information Technology Specialists

§ Denise Colley, Braille Revival League

§ Sheila Young, Florida Council of the Blind

**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA): Holding Space for Challenging Conversations Part 1

In these two interactive sessions, we discussed the challenges and opportunities of work to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within organizations and communities. We considered models for holding space for difficult conversations and engaged in conversation about how we come together across differences. Presenters:**

Dr. Leslie Dwyer, Associate Professor, Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University

Luncheon Speaker:

· Susan Baille, The Procter & Gamble Company Perfumer, Senior Scientist, Beauty Care Research & Development Accessibility Leader

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA): Holding Space for Challenging Conversations Part 2

Panelist:

§ Arthur Romano, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University

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