“Nathie’s Mindset Guide: Your Life’s Stagnant For-For?”
The presentation focuses on a key to life transformation. The key aspect of effective leadership is understanding that life must not stagnate. A stagnant mindset can hinder growth, innovation, and progress. Leaders must constantly push themselves and their teams to keep evolving, learning, and adapting in order to stay ahead of the curve. By embracing change and continuously seeking new opportunities for improvement, leaders can foster a culture of growth and resilience within their organizations. This mindset encourages creativity, innovation, and the ability to navigate challenges with agility and confidence. Ultimately, leaders who understand the importance of avoiding stagnation can inspire their teams to strive for excellence and achieve greater success in both their personal and professional lives.
3 Objectives: during the presentation individual will lead
-to do the self-analysis through activities.
-to identify what they always want and change it to life.
DR. NIESHA WASHINGTON-SHEPARD
Niesha Washington-Shepard is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a Creole Black, Deaf, light-skinned, woman who is a devoted member of DC Area Black Deaf Advocate (DCABDA), Clerc Cultural Committee-GUAA, and the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association (LSDAA). She is also a social justice activist, and a motherly warrior in the Black Deaf community. She holds an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership of Maryville University and is actively involved in researching social justice and antiracism, alongside providing consultancy services to diverse organizations. Click here for more on Dr. Washington-Shepard.
“CARING FOR YOUR GIFT”
- Explain the significance of taking responsibility for the care of your body, mind and spirit.
- Identify personal habits that are advantageous and detrimental to your well-being and future health.
- Determine 2 changes they will make to improve your health (body, mind or spirit) in the
next year and who will hold them accountable.
Description:
In this workshop, participants will assess their current health care practices and determine if changes are required for a healthier future. Current recommendations pertaining to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health will be addressed.
DR. KAYE CLAYTOR
Kaye Claytor earned her BSN from University of Virginia, her MSN from The Catholic University of America, her PhD in Educational Psychology from IU Bloomington, and holds her certification through the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. She has 46 years of experience in adult medical-surgical nursing and has practiced in clinical, administration, and education positions in different health care organizations. Currently, she is a Clinical Nurse on a cardiovascular surgery unit in a local acute care hospital in Indianapolis and volunteers at Rophe Free Health Clinic. She mentors nurses and advocates for quality, patient safety, and patient education.
Be Skeptic! What We Thought, What History Show, and What We Can Do to Advocate Truth
Sharing cultural knowledge that is critically missing in the educational curriculum through the lens of The 1619 Project and Deafhood books. People on the three journeys will share their stories about navigating cultural life and advocating for our BASL/ASL community with historical facts. You will learn to be skeptical of what you see on social media and acknowledge the power of the echo chambers. Not only that, you will know how to advocate for your community stronger this year, whereby the Democracy Government is facing a pivot of challenges. You can save our country and make it better for your Deaf generations to come.
- Able to describe the Haiti Revolution in 1789 as the “shot heard round the world.”
- Able to describe the Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms ratified in 1791.
- Able to describe the Slave Trade Act of 1807.
- Able to describe the Emancipation Proclamation passed on September 22, 1862, to be practical by 1863.
- Able to tell a story about how we almost lost our BASL/ASL in 1862, during the Lincoln era, with the new Secretary of Education, Horace Mann.
- Able to describe Racism and Audism history perspective.
- Able to elaborate on today’s disinformation age and the echo chamber.
- Learn about our journey as skeptical people and how we handle disinformation in today’s era.
- Understand the importance of skepticism and challenge the system to find truth, especially on Election Day 2024.
Hearing Systemic: Addressing Inaccessibility with Effective Solutions
Description: Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, there has been a lack of compliance and understanding among many businesses in the United States regarding inclusiveness. Many Deaf Americans face ongoing challenges in accessing communication, education, and employment on equal footing. How can we overcome the barriers to a more inclusive approach for Deaf Americans? This session aims to empower advocates to reflect on the past, analyze the current situation, and find effective solutions to address the uninformed.
Education Objective: Roundtable Discussion
1. Participants will gain an understanding of self and the ability to articulate ideas of equal accessibility.
2. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions and analysis.
3. Participants will learn the most effective best practices tools.
4. Participants will learn to plan collaborative efforts with others.