Connie Laurin-Bowie, Executive Director of Inclusion International, sat down with Milan Šveřepa after the Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
What Connie and Milan talk about:
- Importance of self-advocacy,
- Progress on issues such as deinstitutionalisation and inclusive education,
- Need for practical tools in advocacy, to change from “raising awareness” to being engaged in policy implementation,
- How plain language helps in participation.
Connie also talks about leadership in the Inclusion movement.
And about her upcoming role with the Disability Rights Fund. Connie steps down as Executive Director of Inclusion International on 14 April, for her new job as Director of the Disability Rights Fund
Finally, Milan and Connie discuss the plans and expectations for the World Congress of Inclusion International.
In this episode
00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:13 Global Disability Summit insights
01:50 Challenges and achievements in advocacy
02:33 The Role of self-advocates
05:25 Future directions and leadership
12:40 Importance of clear communication
14:32 Ongoing Issues and future challenges
19:15 Development challenges and knowledge sharing
20:10 Advocacy and practical solutions
21:04 Inclusive education and government criticism
23:33 Simplifying communication and expertise
26:03 Future leadership and network investment
30:44 New role and disability rights fund
33:37 World Congress and future plans
Listen to their conversation here.