Presentation Overview
Creating a truly inclusive society requires more than good intentions. It requires informed allies, empowered advocates, and individuals who are willing to challenge ableism and remove barriers to participation. While many people want to support the disability community, they are often unsure where to begin or how to engage in meaningful, respectful ways.
In this engaging and action-oriented presentation, Dr. Davi Kallman introduces the foundations of disability allyship, advocacy, and activism through the lens of disability justice, communication, and inclusive leadership. Participants will explore the history of the disability rights movement, examine the difference between allyship and advocacy, and learn how individual and collective action can create lasting systemic change.
Through practical examples, interactive discussion, and real-world strategies, participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to become effective allies, amplify disabled voices, challenge ableism, and foster more accessible and inclusive communities, workplaces, and educational environments.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the differences between allyship, advocacy, activism, and accompliceship within the disability community.
- Explore the history and impact of the disability rights and disability justice movements.
- Recognize common forms of ableism and how they influence policies, systems, and everyday interactions.
- Learn practical strategies for becoming an effective disability ally in educational, workplace, and community settings.
- Identify ways to advocate for accessibility, equity, and systemic change.
- Develop communication skills that center disabled voices and promote authentic inclusion.
- Leave with actionable tools for advancing disability inclusion beyond awareness and into meaningful action.
Ideal Audience
This presentation is designed for:
- Colleges and universities
- Student affairs professionals
- Faculty and educators
- Human resources professionals
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) professionals
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community organizations
- Corporate leadership teams
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Disability services professionals
- Student leaders
- Professional associations
- Anyone interested in becoming a stronger advocate and ally for the disability community
Length Options
30-Minute Session
A dynamic keynote introducing the foundations of disability allyship, advocacy, and activism, along with practical ways to create more inclusive communities.
60-Minute Workshop
An engaging presentation combining disability history, research, lived experience, and actionable strategies participants can immediately implement in their organizations and everyday lives.
90-Minute Interactive Workshop
A highly interactive session featuring reflection activities, case studies, discussion, and real-world scenarios that help participants practice allyship and develop advocacy skills.
Half-Day Professional Development
A comprehensive training focused on disability justice, allyship, advocacy, and organizational change. Participants will collaborate on strategies for identifying barriers, promoting accessibility, and creating action plans that foster lasting inclusion and equity.
Custom keynote, conference, campus, nonprofit, government, and organizational training sessions are available upon request.
Book This Presentation
Interested in bringing Disability Allyship, Advocacy, and Activism 101 to your organization or event?
Whether you’re planning a conference keynote, employee training, campus event, leadership retreat, or community workshop, this presentation can be customized to meet the unique needs of your audience and organization.
Book this presentation today by visiting the Contact page. Together, we can move beyond awareness to meaningful action by empowering individuals and organizations to become informed allies, effective advocates, and catalysts for lasting change.