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Student Workshop: Intersections of Identity - Exploring the Overlapping Needs of Queer and Disabled Communities

Date & Time

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Category

Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers

Location

Room 113, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy

33 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Information

Sponsored by Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy and Garden State Equality

Join Garden State Equality and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in examining the intersection of disability policy and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in New Jersey. 

This workshop for students will focus on the shared identities and needs of queer and disabled communities. Through a comprehensive presentation, interactive exercise, and open discussion, participants will explore the unique challenges faced by those at the intersection of these identities and learn how to advocate for more inclusive policies that address their overlapping needs.

Free and open to students. 

Accessibility Services:

  • Accessible entrance
  • Captioning provided
  • Accessible seating available

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call Julia Sass Rubin at 848-932-5475 or email jlsrubin@rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.