Our second webinar of the Disability Justice series will be led by Dara Baldwin. Dara will discuss the history of disability, why disability justice was created, and the difference between disability rights and disability justice. We will learn about American Disabilities Act (ADA) laws and racism within the disability rights movement. Dara will also cover the 10 principles of disability justice and how we can fold them into our own lives.

Disability is more than just rights; it’s sexual, sensual, divine, and political. To fully appreciate its transformative power, we have to first understand its language, power, oppression, and history. Disability justice is an emerging movement with potential to be revolutionary.

Dara’s bio

Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. Her career in advocacy in the social justice/equity realm of work began in 2004. Currently Ms. Baldwin is the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR). The (CDR) is a not-for-profit, community-based advocacy and service organization for people with all types of disabilities. CDR uses a peer model where people with disabilities show other people with disabilities how to live independently and advocate for themselves. The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. is an unique fusion of advocacy and supportive services. She works within the Disability Justice movement and with an intentional strategy to end racism and systems of oppression…

Disability Justice Webinar 2

Led by Dara Baldwin

Resources shared by Dara

Disability Justice webinar 1

Disability Justice Webinar 3