CONVERSATION 360 - an interactive dialog
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THE VOTE & DISABILITY
March 30th, 2021 Time: 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM ONLINE: ZOOM The disability vote includes people living with a disability, family members and friends, advocates, educators, professionals, providers, bureaucrats, and supporters. The disability community has a major stake in the outcome of this election. Issues important to people with disabilities must be part of the platform for any candidate running for public office.
City Council and Mayoral Candidates have already answered a series of questions and their responses are posted on our Partners in The Disability vote page here: https://www.disabilitysa.org/partners-in-the-disability-vote.html SCHEDULE:
5:45 PM - Exhibitor Rooms 6:30 PM - Welcome & Introductions 6:45 PM - Program This program is sponsored in part by RevUp Texas, Alamo City Interpreters, Deaf Interpreter Services, Inc., SAI Interpreting and Translation, and Maritza Herrera.
EXHIBITORS:
City Council & Mayoral Candidates and Exhibitors are welcome to
register their participation by clicking here. 
ACCESS INFORMATION: Deaf interpreter services and other accommodations may be provided upon request. Accessible parking and ramp access available at venue.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
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Most things are possible when you assume problems can be solved.
- Judith Heumann "Being Heumann" 
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin
UPCOMING
CONVERSATIONS March 30, 2021 The Vote & Disability ZOOM April 6, 2021 A Better Earth & Disability ZOOM April 20, 2021 COVID-19 & Disability ZOOM June 1, 2021 Public Safety & Disability ZOOM August 3, 2021 Entertainment & Disability ZOOM October 5, 2021 Civic Responsibility & Disability ZOOM December 7, 2021 Faith & Disability ZOOM 
Time Keeper: Monitors the time. Coordinates with discussion moderators to ensure 5-minute warnings and discussion closure announcements are communicated accurately.
Support Liaison: Acts as a liaison between attendees and discussion leaders in a breakout room with the planning team & zoom admins in the main room. Assist the discussion moderator in monitoring the chat thread. Discussion Moderator: Records the breakout room discussion. Monitors the room chat function to ensure the chat gets combined into the verbal discussion. Monitors the time, announces room closures, keeps the conversation on topic and interjects kick-starter and registration questions into the conversation. Room Rotation Facilitator: Sets up and coordinates the transition of guests into Exhibitor and Discussion breakout rooms. Room Rotation Announcer: Assists the Room Rotation Facilitator in tracking requests for room changes in the chat feature and reading them aloud to help facilitate a more efficient transition for guests. Zoom Waiting Room Moderator: Facilitates the renaming of guests as they arrive in the waiting room. Identifies Exhibitors, Discussion facilitators, confirms guest registration, and admits guests into the main Zoom room. ASL Host: Hosts the ASL Interpreters, helping them navigate the Zoom platform and facilitates the matching of interpreters with those who need assistance. Because the sessions are being recorded, ASL interpretation should take place regardless of whether or not a person who needs interpretation services is present. |
