Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series | Disability Pride
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Disability Pride Month
ADA 34th anniversary reflections
Dismantling ableism in municipal government
Accessibility in city hiring and workforce
Inclusion strategies for city boards and commissions
Equity, diversity, and disability justice principles
Role of the Arc Minnesota in disability advocacy
Notable Quotes (3)
As City of St. Paul employees and members of our boards and commissions, we all play a role in recognizing and dismantling ingrained ableism in the work we do.
We're the human rights department. We're going to ask him what he needs and we're going to do it.
It's not about buses. It's not about trains. It's about people, right? People getting where to where they need to be.
People (5)
City of St. Paul, HERO department; organizer of the equity and inclusion speaker series.
10-year city tenure; former Chief Equity Officer; speaker on disability inclusion and HR policy.
The Arc Minnesota; background in state human rights, transportation planning, and disability justice.
First accessibility coordinator for St. Paul; deaf; helped design inclusive meeting and workspace environments.
Mayor of St. Paul.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- July equity and inclusion speaker series
- ADA 34th Anniversary, July 2024