2024 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 17-19, 2024 • Denver, CO
3/19/2024 | 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM | Unveiling the Power of Multicultural Programming | Mineral Hall D/E
Unveiling the Power of Multicultural Programming
The work to advance diversity & inclusion in the deaf and hard of hearing community is about equity and opportunity. The benefits afforded through well-designed and executed early intervention strategies as well as the continued collaboration of services together have been linked to developmental successes. How do we challenge existing paradigms to advance equity among all cultures and backgrounds? How do we as professionals, providers, and families, adjust our policies and practices to enhance equity, opportunity, accessibility to all? During this session you will learn what bias is, recognize where it comes from and explore its impact. You will learn strategies to push bias attitudes aside at the individual level and improve your capacity for attracting diverse families to our programs and events.
- Uncover Biases
- Discuss why multicultural programming is important
- Develop Strategies to attract diverse families
Presentation:
3478265_16438RashaunDavis.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
3478265_16438RashaunDavis.docx
Presenters/Authors
Deshonda Washington
(Co-Presenter), Georgia Hands & Voices, deshonda@gahandsandvoices.org;
Deshonda Washington is the Executive Director of GA Hands & Voices (H&V) and Parent Guide for GA H&V Guide By Your Side. Having a child with a hearing loss has prepared her for a lifelong journey of advocating for the needs of her daughter, Lauren. She is passionate about supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing families across the state of Georgia. Deshonda has been trained as an educational advocate through the H&V Advocacy Support and Training (ASTra) program; she participates on the H&V HQ ASTra approval committee and has presented these supports around our state. Her ultimate goal is to empower parents of children with disabilities and ensure our D/HH children reach their highest potential. Deshonda is married with three children Ashanti, Lauren and Lorenzo Jr. and resides in Marietta, GA. She truly believes in the H&V motto, “What works for the child is what makes the choice right.”
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Rashaun Davis
(Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter), RDavis Consulting, LLC, drrashaundavis@gmail.com;
Dr. Rashaun Davis is a 21st Century Advocate, Educator, and Strategist specializing in helping others maximize their potential so that they can maximize impact. A Multifaceted, strategic, and goal oriented professional with a passion for equity, Dr, Davis possesses over 20 years of experience working in training and development and leadership roles with varied populations. Dr. Davis considers himself a self-motivated, and energetic problem solver that places emphasis on inclusion, a drive for results, and leveraging innovation.
This acquired skill was obtained at an early age while growing up in Trenton, NJ and garnered while gaining his undergraduate degree at University of Delaware and post graduate degrees from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary. The acquired passion was unleashed when his daughter was diagnosed with hearing loss. Dr. Davis and his wife swiftly embraced the roll of primary advocate and passionately pursued avenues that would develop her into the most productive, self-aware and confident child possible. Dr. Davis is the husband to Tyheshia Nicole and parents to Jyare and Maddison.
Dr. Davis’s affiliations and appointments include former board member of the Parent Information Center of Delaware an organization that educates, informs, advocates for families of children with special needs. Governor appointment to the state of Delaware Early Hearing and Detective Intervention (EHDI), Delaware Hands and Voices advisory board member, Fostering Joy Core Team Member, and Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc. This commitment to advocacy is driven by the philosophy that accessibility is only beneficial if it is accessible.
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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