African American Conference on Disabilities

Courtney Jackson • February 4, 2022

African American Conference on Disabilities

The African American Conference on Disabilities is the premiere comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disabilities. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services, resources, and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities.

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