Summary: An interactive workshop that gives organizations the knowledge and context needed to approach disability more thoughtfully.

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Disability is part of every organization—whether it’s been named or not.
An estimated 1 in 6 people worldwide experience disability, which means disabled employees, students, and customers are already part of the communities organizations serve.

This workshop gives teams a shared foundation for understanding disability through history, language, and lived experience, and shows how everyday assumptions, systems, and interactions can either create barriers or remove them. Participants leave with clearer awareness, practical perspective shifts, and concrete ways to approach disability more thoughtfully in their roles.

Audience Takeaways

-              Understand the different ways disability is viewed and talked about, and how those perspectives shape policies, expectations, and everyday interactions.

-             Develop a stronger foundation for showing up thoughtfully and respectfully when working with disabled colleagues, consumers, students, and community members.

-              Gain a deeper appreciation of disability as a shared culture and movement, not just an individual experience or diagnosis.

Summary: A foundational talk that helps disabled young people understand self-advocacy, why it matters, and how it can look for them.

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Self-advocacy is a skill—and like any skill, it can be learned and practiced.

Many disabled young people are encouraged to “speak up” without being shown what self-advocacy actually means or how to navigate the barriers that make it difficult.

Disabled young people are twice as likely to experience low self-esteem compared to their peers, often because their voices and choices are limited by the environments around them. This workshop addresses those realities while focusing on growth, clarity, and agency.

Through guided discussion and interactive activities, participants explore the core pillars of self-advocacy, common misconceptions, and practical ways to begin advocating for themselves in school, work, and everyday life.

Audience takeaways

·      Have a clearer understanding of what self-advocacy is and what it isn’t, including the skills and supports that make it possible.

·      Understand why self-advocacy matters, especially in school, work, and everyday decision-making.

·      Leave with a personal goal or next step for practicing self-advocacy in a way that feels achievable and authentic to them

Summary: A personal and practical talk that helps students and young professionals build confidence, direction, and success on their own terms.

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There is no single path to success—and trying to follow one that doesn’t fit can be isolating.
Many young people, especially those navigating disability, transition out of high school or college without clear models, peer mentors, or a sense of where they belong.

In this talk, Eden draws on their own journey—navigating life after high school without a peer mentor or strong social circle—to explore what it means to take ownership of your direction. Through personal storytelling paired with practical insight, the talk focuses on building confidence, recognizing your value, and making intentional choices about work, relationships, and community.

Participants leave with meaningful strategies for creating their own path, building authentic connections, and moving forward with greater clarity and self-trust.

Audience Takeaways

After this talk, participants will:

• Gain practical insight into how to take ownership of their direction, even when there isn’t a clear or traditional path.

• Build greater confidence in their value and strengths, using lived experience as a foundation rather than a limitation.

• Leave with strategies for creating meaningful connections and community, including ways to build friendships and support systems that feel authentic.