Labels Across Generations
Presented by Lisa Lehmann
Webinar Overview
Language and the correct use of words has always been an area of interest to Lisa, and her understanding of Social Role Valorisation Theory drove this interest into a passion in her early work in disability advocacy on both citizen and systemic advocacy. Lisa sees language and proper labelling as one way of normalising the way disability is seen, and how we can promote positive community engagement. The way the ‘average joe’ interacts with people with disabilities is reflective of how we educate people, and their personal perceptions.
Join Lisa as she talks all things labels and language across generations, and dive into exploring the positive changes, and the not so good changes, from a lived experience perspective.
This webinar will be a thought-provoking discussion on how people self-identify, how different settings affect how people self-identify, and how others use language around the person, and the subconscious impacts that has on humans. This webinar is purely based on Lisa’s perspectives, thoughts, beliefs and life learning, which has led to this perceptive inner dialogue forming the foundations of this webinar. Although there are no direct learning outcomes being delivered in this webinar, many will find it insightful, Lisa tries to deliver little pearls of wisdom throughout all of her presentations and talks. Lisa aims to start conversations with topics often overlooked in this fast paced world, so take an hour out of your day to join us for a conversation.
Presenter
Lisa Lehmann
Lisa Lehmann lives with her now 17 year old son, who Lisa describes as her greatest achievement. Lisa lives with a physical disability, and has been using alternative forms of communication since she was 13. Lisa has worked in government, but has dedicated much of her time voluntary roles, and has been on the AGOSCI executive for 7 years. Lisa has also represented Australia through her various roles on ISAAC-Australia’s committee as both Isaac International council representative AAC a few years as president. Lisa is a passionate advocate for communication for all, and access for all. Lisa has also played a major role in establishing AGOSCI’s Mentors program.
Webinar Details
This is a LIVE 60 minute webinar with time for Q & A, held online via Zoom.
This webinar is free for all members and non-members to attend.
Attendees are encouraged to keep their cameras on for this webinar.
A recording will be available to all attendees. If you do not wish for your video to be recorded, please keep your camera off and contribute via the chat box.
Start times
NSW / ACT / VIC / TAS: 12pm
QLD: 11am
SA: 11.30 am
NT: 10.30am
WA: 9am
Disclosure
AGOSCI is grateful to Lisa for generously sharing her lived experience.
Lisa is AGOSCI's AAC Communicator Representative.
AGOSCI is an independent body and does not endorse individual products, brands or views.
AGOSCI acknowledges the presence and contributions of all suppliers and resources available in the Australian and International AAC marketplace.
