[Athen] January events: Abolition, Deinstitutionalization, & Decarceration in the Pandemic; Surviving Burnout from Ableism & Racism in the Pandemic

[Lydia X. Z. Brown]

*Please join the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network for two exciting events
in the #LiberatingWebinars series this month.*


For all sessions, we will provide ASL interpretation (with a CDI), CART
captioning, and video and audio-only connection options.


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*Abolition, Deinstitutionalization, and Decarceration in the Pandemic*

Monday, 25 January 2021, at 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific


RSVP
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abolition-deinstitutionalization-and-decarceration-in-the-pandemic-tickets-136762491293&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1610691010940000&usg=AFQjCNGvs4IKkZXVGurQhIHlpCgnpmmO4g>
(registration is free)


The pandemic has hit hardest and deadliest in institutions including jails
and prisons, psych hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, and large-scale
developmental disabilities institutions. This webinar will discuss
connections between disability justice and abolition, explain
deinstitutionalization and decarceration, and explore strategies that
advocates and organizers are using to challenge ableism, racism, and other
forms of violence arising during the pandemic.

Panelists

   - *Dustin P. Gibson* works in the tradition of deinstitutionalization
   and has worked with Centers for Independent Living (IL) in Pittsburgh, PA
   and both of the national IL organizations. He is the Access, Disability and
   Language Justice Coordinator at PeoplesHub, a Peer Support Trainer with
   Disability Link in Atlanta, GA and a founding member of the Harriet Tubman
   Collective.

   - *Shain M. Neumeier* is a lawyer, activist, and community organizer,
   and an out and proud member of the disabled, trans, queer, and asexual
   communities. They focus on ending abuse and neglect of disabled youth in
   schools and treatment facilities. Shain has worked with the Intersex and
   Genderqueer Recognition Project, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network,
   and the Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth.

Moderator

   - Lydia X. Z. Brown, AWN Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs

Please note that after registering on EventBrite, you will also receive
instructions for receiving a Zoom link. AWN will host this event on Zoom as
well as livestream to Facebook.

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*Surviving Burnout from Ableism & Racism in the Pandemic*

Sunday, 31 January 2021, at 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific


RSVP
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-burnout-from-ableism-racism-in-the-pandemic-tickets-136764441125&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1610693197546000&usg=AFQjCNGxkGia_7T__rm_5EuUfxWK_Ocs5g>
(registration is free)


Disabled people in Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, and mixed-race
communities live and struggle against the trauma of racism and ableism
every day. During the pandemic, our communities have witnessed and
experienced constant violence - in the medical and psychiatric systems, in
the criminal legal system, in the educational systems, and in our own
homes, communities, and movements. We are all burned out and far beyond
capacity even though we are often on the front lines fighting for justice
and freedom. This webinar will discuss what it means to survive burnout
from racism and ableism during a global pandemic, and how we can offer care
to each other outside of harmful systems.

Panelists

   - *Allilsa Fernandez* is a mental health and disability advocate and
   activist. They are currently Advocacy and Policy Senior at ENDependence
   Center of Northern Virginia, and member of the Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s
   Shelter Organizing Team. He is a board member of the National Council on
   Independent Living, DREAM, and ISPS-US. She is also a peer specialist and
   aspiring lawyer.

   - *Dom Chatterjee* (they/them) is a freelance editor, holistic health
   educator, and the lead organizer behind QTPoC Mental Health. They seek
   healing through peer support, aerial arts, music, baking, and writing. Find
   the community-driven resources they organize on restforresistance.com.

Moderator

   - Lydia X. Z. Brown, AWN Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs

Please note that after registering on EventBrite, you will also receive
instructions for receiving a Zoom link. AWN will host this event on Zoom as
well as livestream to Facebook.
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