Panel questions are top-level bullets, followed by Derek’s answers. Get access to an archive of ALL sessions and transcripts by signing up for an Exceptional Lab Community Membership! What is intersectionality? How does it show up for you? I think of intersectionality as a Venn Diagram, where all facets of a person’s identity come together… Continue reading Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at Exceptional Alliances 2023 Accessibility and Intersectionality Panel, October 20, 2023
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Remarks as Outlined for Delivery at Alabama Disability:IN Conference, October 19, 2022
Introduction (near verbatim): Hi! My name is Derek Schmitz. I’m an 18-year-old queer, nonbinary person using they/them pronouns. I’m currently wearing a pink polo shirt, blue glasses, and a little makeup. I’m an author, accessibility consultant, disability advocate, and student, and I’m excited to be here today to discuss cross-generational disability inclusion! Q1: Tell us… Continue reading Remarks as Outlined for Delivery at Alabama Disability:IN Conference, October 19, 2022
Derek I. Schmitz 