Jason Speaks to RespectAbility Staff and Fellows

Jason's Interactive Speaking Engagement at RespectAbility!

Jason was recently invited to speak to staff and fellows at RespectAbility's Maryland office, sharing personal narrative and engaging in an active question and answer session, sharing his perspective on topics relating to disability culture, societal norms, education, economy, advocacy, and much more. Click for full closed-captioned video.

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Jason Harris

Founder of Jason’s Connection – an online resource for those with disabilities, mental health, aging and other needs. Jason was awarded an M.S. in Cultural Foundations of Education and Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies from Syracuse University.  Jason is also a Project Coordinator and Research Associate at the Burton Blatt Institute, an international think tank for Disability Rights and Human Justice at Syracuse University.  He regularly contributes to the blog in his own series called Jason’s View and travels the country consulting and speaking about disability issues and rights. To read more from Jason Harris, read Jason's View.