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, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at American University in Washington, DC.

The symposium is designed to explore the role of outdoor experiential education to empower and develop life skills for youth with learning differences, and to help participants learn about and share strategies for supporting them. Teachers, trainers, instructors, therapists, coaches, students, and parents are welcome.

In addition, 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 an interactive 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.

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