Unconferencing: An Innovative Way to Support Conversations About Disability

Since 2012, HDI has been instrumental in bringing participant-driven meetings, called unconferences, to Kentucky residents with disabilities, their family members, and support workers. The unconference format is inherently democratic, providing a space where disabled voices can be heard. Learn how it works and results of our 4 unconferences on sexuality as well as the more recent disability leadership unconference.

Bev Harp, Laura Butler

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