Originally presented Friday, April 8, 2022 by Ryan Saddler, St. Ambrose University

We are pleased to kick off the day with a presenter who wears two hats: Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Director of the Accessibility Resource Center. Relying on his training and his lived experience, he will discuss the importance of history in framing ableism and how DEI work is essential to our roles on campus, no matter what office we work in. Understanding what we do and why we do it, as well as the importance of acknowledging our own, and our students,’ intersecting identities, provides the framework for each of us to be effective practitioners and collaborators to promote diversity, support inclusion, and advocate for equity in our personal and professional lives.