"I am me. I am not defined by my disability."
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
16-5-2021
End Date
22-5-2021
Keywords
Visual, Connection, Disability, Diversity
Abstract
A set of visual stories composed of photographs and capturing portraits of participants. Bringing awareness to my audience that people with disabilities are people first and not defined by their disability. Written descriptions of individuals with name, age, favorite things, and interesting facts about the person. The disability that they have is not discussed in this part of the presentation. Individuals that attend the presentation are asked to think about if they have a connection or common interest with a person introduced. Select details shared that you feel you can relate to and that pushes participants to select an individual introduced to them. Once a person attending the presentation chooses who they feel they have the most in common with or want to get to know more, the visual component to the project is shown. A gallery of black and white photos will complete the presentation with the visual story of everyone. Keep in mind some disabilities are visible, and some are not, and are considered as invisible. The next piece of the presentation is information about the disability and how it relates to them, how they live with it while attending college, working, or raising a family. What information is communicated will depend on everyone’s desire to share. Spreading awareness about disabilities, making them less intimidating due to lack of knowledge. Doing that by opening conversations about disabilities. Communication is key when the ultimate goal is awareness. The importance and key factor to grab the audience’s attention is a visual story. Winner, Brooks Library ReSOURCE Award.
Recommended Citation
Kyle, Angela, ""I am me. I am not defined by my disability."" (2021). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 3.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CAH/3
Department/Program
Communication
Additional Mentoring Department
https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/i-am-me-i-am-not-defined-by-my-disability-2/
"I am me. I am not defined by my disability."
Ellensburg
A set of visual stories composed of photographs and capturing portraits of participants. Bringing awareness to my audience that people with disabilities are people first and not defined by their disability. Written descriptions of individuals with name, age, favorite things, and interesting facts about the person. The disability that they have is not discussed in this part of the presentation. Individuals that attend the presentation are asked to think about if they have a connection or common interest with a person introduced. Select details shared that you feel you can relate to and that pushes participants to select an individual introduced to them. Once a person attending the presentation chooses who they feel they have the most in common with or want to get to know more, the visual component to the project is shown. A gallery of black and white photos will complete the presentation with the visual story of everyone. Keep in mind some disabilities are visible, and some are not, and are considered as invisible. The next piece of the presentation is information about the disability and how it relates to them, how they live with it while attending college, working, or raising a family. What information is communicated will depend on everyone’s desire to share. Spreading awareness about disabilities, making them less intimidating due to lack of knowledge. Doing that by opening conversations about disabilities. Communication is key when the ultimate goal is awareness. The importance and key factor to grab the audience’s attention is a visual story. Winner, Brooks Library ReSOURCE Award.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CAH/3
Faculty Mentor(s)
Terri Reddout