2023 Navigating Differences Symposium

Get ready to sail through diverse perspectives and bridge the gap at Navigating Differences, where we'll explore how to embrace and celebrate those that learn differently!

​Saturday, September 9th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American University
Spring Valley Building
Washington, DC

Brendan Sailing, in conjunction with the American University Institute on Disability and Public Policy, are hosting the 2nd Annual Navigating Differences Symposium on Saturday, September 9th, at American University in Washington, DC. 

The symposium is an excellent opportunity to learn and share real-time strategies to support youth with learning differences, participate in interactive sessions with professionals, parents, coaches, and educators.  Explore the role of outdoor experiential education to empower and develop life skills.

Teachers, trainers, instructors, therapists, coaches, and students, and parents are welcome.
 
The symposium will feature a screening of the inspiring film “Normal Isn’t Real” featuring stories about four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.  The screening will be followed by a synergetic panel discussion. 
 
In addition, Dr. Derrick Cogburn, Executive Director of the Institute on Disability and Public Policy; Dr. Keiko Shikako, Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disability; Dr. Monica McHale-Small, Director of Education, Learning Disabilities of America; Charlie Arms, Executive Director of Brendan Sailing, and Karen Leggett, Children’s Author, Parent, and Volunteer Advocate; will be presenting on a variety of topics relevant to the learning difference community.​
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Tentative Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presentations

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presentations

5:00 PM
Reception
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For registration information or questions:
Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, Executive Director
dcogburn@american.edu