Bridges Over Barriers: Exploring Ableism and Social Justice with Ethics-Based Perspectives, Monday, 12-9-24 (Live Webinar)

Join clinical social worker and leading advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alexa Donnelly, LCSW, as we define and explore the ethical mandate governing professional practice and promotion of Disability Justice & Culture! Participants will enjoy an overview of the ethical, historical, social and legislative framework surrounding developmental disabilities, the importance of language and promoting person-centered practice with the developmentally disabled population, and identifying ways to address ableism and advance neurodiversity, especially within the context of its importance to ethical standards and social justice. **Please note, this revised and expanded course includes a review of materials outlined in Alexa’s previous webinar, “The Ethics of Inclusiveness”**

Alexa Donnelly, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience in the disabilities field. Through her education and internship she has also gained experience with under-privileged minority youth and male offenders of domestic violence. Alexa had the unique opportunity to be the first intern in Staten Island’s first male offender program. She began as a direct support professional working with what was considered to be “difficult” cases. She practices very individualistic and personalized planning to assist people with disabilities to enhance their skills and achieve their goals. Alexa lives by the phrase “be the change you want to see in the world”. Although she knows that she cannot change the world overnight she is determined to change lives one person at a time. Alexa is committed to cultivating a positive learning experience and empowering environment for people with disabilities throughout the spectrum. She is always looking for creative and innovative ways to create lasting inclusive relationships to build supportive environments. She is determined to help others get a fair chance by opening her mind to learning and understanding what supports someone may need and what barriers they may face to achieving their goals.