Embracing our (in)abilities: Learning community-building from people with disabilities

American culture thrives on a certain type of attitude: “You can do it if you try!” Yet, these last twelve months of the pandemic have upended these expectations and made us aware of our limitations and inabilities. Could we learn from those in our midst who live with more consciousness of their own disabilities?
In this webinar, you will hear insights from four panelists from across the globe who will share stories and reflections on the intersection between building community and living with disability.

PANELISTS

• Luca Badetti, PhD, promotes human growth and transformation through inclusive community belonging. Combining his background in disability studies, clinical psychology and theology, he teaches at Loyola University Chicago John Felice Rome Center. He is the author of “I Believe in You: Wisdom from community with persons with disabilities on believing in ourselves and the other“
• Lillibeth Navarro is a spiritual mentor, advocate, activist, speaker, writer, peer counselor, local and state commissioner both in the Philippines and the United States. She is the Founder & Executive Director of CALIF (Communities Actively Living Independent and Free).
• Stephanie S. and Jen O. are part of the Cleveland L’Arche Community, where people with and without intellectual disabilities share a common journey.