Lunch & Learn Series: B.R.I.D.G.E.
(Building Respect, Inclusion, Dignity, Guidance, and Empathy)
Why is this topic important?
B.R.I.D.G.E. is a lived-experience presentation designed for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of disability, communication, and access in shared spaces. Grounded in real-world experience, it emphasizes practical awareness and respectful interaction, as disability is a natural part of the human experience.
In this training, participants will learn about:
- Who is Disability Network West Michigan?
- Definition of a disability
- General facts about disability
- What disability is—and what it is not
- Respectful and effective interactions
- Inclusion in everyday environments
- Recognizing and addressing ableism
- Centers for Independent Living and the Independent Living (IL) Philosophy
Who will benefit from this training?
- Employers, government agencies, schools, health care, non-profit, and for-profit businesses. We can present to any audience.