I&E Institute Learning Opportunities
Disability Advocate Presenter Series Keynote: Jordyn Zimmerman
Date and Time
Thursday, November 7, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Location
Allendale Campus Kirkhof Rm 2250
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Description
Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator and disability advocate.
After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive
access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. That arduous
journey fuels her beliefs around leveraging tools and supports to
drive change. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what
is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community
and has personal experience challenging the status quo.
Technology enabled effective communication, and Jordyn began
advocating through a series of presentations and keynotes around the
world. She has played a pivotal role on several projects focused on
accessibility and her insights on autism and inclusion have been
published in places such as The Boston Globe and The New York Times,
as well as quotes in The 19th. Jordyn is Board Chair of the nonprofit
CommunicationFIRST, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and is a two-time
appointee on The United States Presidential Committee for People with
Intellectual Disabilities. An avid advocate for all learners, Jordyn's
vision is clear: To ensure everyone is able to access effective
communication and exercise their right to truly inclusive communities.
Jordyn earned her Bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio
University and her Master's of Education at Boston College. She is
currently pursuing her Master's of Business Administration..
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Identify key concepts and ideas from the presentation.
- Name specific connections from the presentation content to their current role.
- Pose questions and wonderings based on the presentation content.
Presenters:
- Jordyn Zimmerman (She/Her/Hers) Disability Advocate
This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as inclusion.
Contact
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111