👋 Welcome to the June edition of The Latest, where we’re holding a torch for the upcoming Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
🚀 It’s Getting Real, Folks!
Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life is in full launch mode!
Here’s what is happening — and what you can do to spread the word!
✅ New website is UP: stephaniecawthon.com We include the story behind the title and what our early reviewers say about this book. Check out incredible (and accessible) design by Huckster Design. (You’re already signed up for updates by being on this list, not to worry!)
✅ We’re launching a new hashtag: #DisabilityIsHuman. Let’s make it a movement!
✅ If you teach a class that addresses disability, diversity, community, or accessibility – drop me a line! Books will be ready for a Spring 2025 adoption. The Official Workbook is also an essential tool for your own lesson planning.
✅ Launch party prep is underway. We’re planning both virtual and in person options for this fall. Have an idea? Let us know!
đź“Ł Accessibility Is For Everyone
Whether in hospital settings, education, research, policy, tech, or assessment – a deep dive into accessibility and disability is an essential part of growth in organizations.
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If you are working with clients, managing a staff, or designing a product – addressing ableism and understanding the disabled experience is essential in how we work together and lift up our community.
People are hungry for this content!
In just the last few weeks, I had the opportunity to be a part of these terrific events:
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Child Mental Health Training at the Children’s Hospital in Colorado
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THRIVE Educators Institute in Austin
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Online webinar with StartUP Grind Houston Chapter
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National Conference on Student Assessment in Seattle
Check out my calendar for an overview of this year’s docket.
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Online and in person openings are available for fall! Connect with me to tailor a presentation to meet the needs of your organization.
🌟 First in a Series: Disabled Creator Spotlight!
It can be difficult for disabled creators to break through and reach people who are not already in our networks. I am spotlighting new disabled creators in my newsletter to help spread the word about the amazing work that they are doing.
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Introducing: Tiffany Wilson!
Tiffany is an expert in assistive technology and accessibility. She founded Wilson Inclusive Solutions (WINS) to support individuals and organizations in their efforts to foster truly inclusive environments. For more about Tiffany’s personal and professional journey, check out her post Neurodiversity Inclusion is Not a Fairy Tale.
🥳 And Finally… My Book Cover!
Many props to Emily Egan and Tracey Bradnan for their work in bringing this design together. We look forward to sharing the story behind the design as well as coordinating swag with you as the book goes to launch!
[Image description: The front cover of a book titled “Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life” in a bold dark purple font on a bright lime green background. The word “Accessibility” is highlighted in lavender. Above the title is the author’s name, Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhD, in lavender font on a dark purple background. Below the title is a large, dark purple squaredrop surrounded by smaller squaredrops, all of which have thin lime and lavender lines in circular and angular patterns.]