UMSON PRESENTS

ABLEISM AWARENESS: LANGUAGE MATTERS

w/HEATHER MOORE, MA

from UMB's Educational Support and Disability Services Team

             UMSON PRESENTS: ABLEISM: LANGUAGE MATTERS w/HEATHER MOORE, MA                             from UMB's Educational Support and Disability Services Team

Many words and phrases we use on a daily basis may have more complicated histories and baggage than we know. Through the history and baggage of these words and phrases, people are belittled, marginalized, and rejected. Some of these words and phrases refer to disabilities in demeaning ways, but are often considered ‘fine’, ‘not that bad’, or ‘just a word’. Join us as Heather Moore of UMB's Educational Support and Disability Services discusses why language matters and how to make better use of our language to ensure belonging and inclusivity.

Speaker Bio

Heather Moore is a  passionate and data-driven leader with a background in higher education, student affairs, public policy research, and DEI advocacy. Heather has over six years of experience in focused Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education, advocacy, case management, and community development. She is highly skilled in intercultural communication, public speaking, diversity education, and advocacy. Heather has a strong background in equity-focused research with an MA in Applied Sociology and a post-bac in Research Methods.