Presenters for our session on "Innovation and Impact" included NCDE's Externs (pictured bottom row, left to right): Sheila Xu, Johna Wright, and Bobbi-Angelica Morris. Also pictured (top row): MIUSA staff Johileny Merán, ASL interpreter Jan, and MIUSA staff Justin Harford.
Our final "cheese"! Joining Hands attendees from around the world give us a glimpse of their smiling faces during the closing event.
"Opening Doors to College" producer Thomas Neuville (top left) and star Missy Jackson (bottom left) joined our film screening.
Presenters of the "Disability and Intersectionality" session shared photos capturing some of their favorite international exchange moments. Pictured here: Geraldine stands in front of a restaurant in Singapore with Deaf friends she met while interning abroad. Session presenters appear at the right: Istou Diallo, Geraldine Dang, Emely Recinos (pictured with ASL interpreter Jan).
Whether they tuned in from home offices or distant galaxies, we're grateful to our "Building Your Disability & Exchange Toolkit" presenters: Sue Minder, Cory Owen, Sarah Amin, and Heidi Soneson (pictured left column center and going clockwise).
Whatever MIUSA staff Justin Harford said while facilitating "Building Inclusive Virtual Exchanges," it brought big smiles to the faces of presenters Jamie Herrera, Rebecca Berman, and Meredith Lopez (pictured top right going clockwise).
During one of four interactive "Regional Forums," attendees were invited to share their disability access experiences and resources with one another. Pictured here are some of the attendees, facilitators, and ASL interpreters who participated in the Asia and the Pacific forum.
Powerhouse presenters Sara Minkara, David Anyaele, Judy Heumann, and Cindy Lewis kicked off the symposium with insights on how international exchange impacts disability rights globally.
What does it take to embark upon a career path in the international exchange field? Presenters Irene Scott, Andani Kholinar, and India Ochs (pictured top left and clockwise) discussed their career histories and insider tips. Pictured here with ASL interpreter Jan (bottom right).