ベンチュラ郡が政府と障害者サミットを開催
Ventura County will hold a Government and Disability Summit, the first statewide event of its kind, Sept. 24-27.
The conference represents a milestone in the pursuit of more inclusive and accessible communities; bringing together stakeholders from across California to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and foster collaboration towards a more inclusive future.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and workshops covering a range of topics, including transportation, voting accessibility, emergency preparedness, collaboration, and technology.
Through collaborative dialogues and shared experiences, attendees will work toward developing practical solutions to address access barriers and promote disability inclusion.
“This conference is a testament to the county of Ventura’s unwavering dedication to access and inclusion,” said Mike Pettit, assistant county executive officer. “By hosting this event, the county is taking bold steps towards creating a more equitable and accessible society for all.”
The summit’s featured speakers are Rebecca Cokley and Nina G.
Cokley, who will deliver the opening keynote address, serves as the program officer for the Ford Foundation’s U.S. Disability Rights program, where she has played a pivotal role in allocating $60 million to disability rights and justice organizations.
Her efforts focus on disconnecting disability and poverty, building diverse leadership pipelines, and mobilizing resources for disability rights.
A three-time presidential appointee in the Obama Administration, Cokley’s career includes key policy roles at the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and as the executive director for the National Council on Disability.
Nina G, networking reception speaker, is a comedian and advocate for disability rights. Blending humor and advocacy, she has brought audiences’ attention to the experiences of individuals with disabilities.
Nina has been featured on prominent platforms including HuffPost’s Culture Shifters, NPR’S 51%, BBC’S Ouch, and Psychology Today. She has appeared on KQED radio and various daytime talk shows and podcasts.
She was also featured in an Emmy award-winning documentary “More Than My Stutter.”
ベンチュラ郡の障害者アクセス・マネージャーであるダニ・アンダーソン氏は、「第1回目となる『政府と障害者サミット』に、このような優れた講演者をお招きできることを本当に光栄に思います。「影響力のある声と経験を通して、彼らはアドボカシーと障害者の権利に目覚ましい貢献をしてきました。
The 2024 Government and Disability Summit aligns with Ventura County’s recent adoption of the 2023-26 County of Ventura Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing accessibility across various domains, including transportation, digital services, and physical infrastructure.
政府と障害者サミットは、以下の寛大なスポンサーの支援により実現しました：フエニメ港、ベンチュラ郡コミュニティ財団、ゴールドコースト交通局、RATP Dev.カリフォルニア州立大学チャンネル諸島校、Disability Rights California、Southern California Edison、Pacific Gas & Electric。
For registration and more information, visit www.govdisabilitysummit.org