Disability Download is a discussion focuse d on disability etiquette\, visiting current best practices and guidelines to consider when interacting with people with disabilities. This includes a brief overview of the major disability laws and creating universally de signed spaces\, programs and services. \;
\nThis event is sponso red by The City of Toledo Human R elations Commission and is part of \;Better Toledo\, a personal and professional de velopment series to ensure &ldquo\;you will do better in Toledo.&rdquo\;\n
Certificates of completion are available to participants who take p art in three or more sessions in 2023.
\nFor group registrations ple ase call 419-259-5293.
\nDawn Bentley was born and raised in Toledo\ , and had an older brother with cerebral palsy. When asked how \;long she has been an advocate\, she always responds "for as long as I can remem ber". Dawn attended Miami University and received her bachelor's in specia l education. She began her career teaching for Toledo Public and Washingto n Local schools while also receiving her Master's degree. Dawn has experie nce in the classroom\, as an early intervention/developmental therapist\, and working in leadership in the nonprofit sector of the disability field. She has two daughters\, and she and her husband welcomed twin sons during the pandemic (they lovingly refer to it as the "twindemic" in their house ). It was at this time that Dawn made the decision to pursue owning her ow n consulting firm\, and she started CAIRE\, LLC (Community Access Inclusio n Representation and Equity). CAIRE works with local community organizatio ns who have a vested interest in accessibility and inclusion\, specificall y for people with disabilities. They offer accessibility audits\, consulta tion services\, and training opportunities. Dawn saw the opportunity to ed ucate and bring awareness to underserved populations\, specifically the di sability community\, within businesses and organizations that have a desir e to provide programs\, services\, employment opportunities\, and a space to belong with a culture of inclusion. She believes in a collaborative com munity approach where disability is represented in the discussion. \;& nbsp\;
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