End the Awkward: Focus on the Person, Not the Disability
DC Office of Human Rights
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EDT)
The “End the Awkward” project is a one-day event on July 15
in the District of Columbia that empowers you to share information about people
with disabilities, and to take a pledge to raise awareness and better
understand disability issues. By registering for the project, you commit to
wearing an "End the Awkward" pin (right) on July 15 and to learn a
few short talking points we provide about respectful ways to interact with
people with disabilities. When people see your pin and ask how to "end the
awkward," you can simply recite one of the talking points. It's that easy,
and together we can reach thousands of people! Businesses across the District
will have their employees join in as well!
Participants who register (free) before July 8 will be sent
an “End the Awkward” participant package, which includes the "End the
Awkward" pin, talking points and additional information about the day.
Although we encourage people to participate across the nation, participant
packages can only be sent to addresses in the District of Columbia, Maryland or
Virginia.
To learn more about this event, click here: End the Awkward: Focus on the Person, Not the Disability
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