Empowering Inclusion: A Coffee Chat with Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights

This event will focus on raising awareness of disability rights and inclusion, emphasizing the extensive and influential work of Sara Minkara, a prominent advocate in the field. The discussion will explore the critical role of disability inclusion across various sectors, highlighting its importance in shaping public policy and international affairs. By educating students on the wide-ranging implications of disability rights, this event aims to foster a holistic understanding of the field, encouraging the integration of disability topics into public policy curricula and empowering faculty to confidently teach these issues. With insights from international perspectives, including comparative analysis of disability policies, the event will underscore the value of authentic inclusion and intersectionality in disability advocacy. Attendees will also learn about Sara’s innovative methodologies and her work with Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), providing practical strategies for enhancing disability inclusion at Georgetown and beyond.

This event is co-sponsored by the Disability ERG & the Disability Cultural Center.

This event is wheelchair accessible. For any accessibility requests, please contact: cd1271@georgetown.edu.