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Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood
Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In celebration of Black History Month, Julian highlights four members of the Understood team: Berman Fenelus, Senior Content ProducerLivingston Steele, Social Media ManagerMisha Williams, Grants and Relationships ManagerDeb Wilson, Chief People & Culture OfficerEach of them is making an impact in the lives of people with learning and thinking differences, from silencing shame and stigma to promoting inclusion. Learn the reasons why they choose to do this work. Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Feb 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (49)
Simone Biles and why role models are hard to find: Simone Biles is the most decorated female gymnast in history. She’s also a Black woman and an advocate for people with ADHD. So why don’t more students of color know her story? Hosts Julian Saavedra and Marissa Wallace explore what being a role model means and why some stories rise up more than others. They also talk about how shame and stigma prevent more people of color from talking about their challenges. Finally, the hosts share thoughts on how parents and schools can help kids with learning and thinking differences find role models to look up to. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. by The Opportunity Gap