McBurney Speakers Bureau

The McBurney Disability Resource Center Speakers Bureau includes students, staff and faculty members who have been personally impacted by disability or are members of the Deaf community. Speakers discuss personal disability experiences, cultural differences (e.g., Deaf culture, disability in an international culture, etc.) as well as societal messages about disability, ableism and inclusion. Programs can be general discussions about the community of people with disabilities or can focus on a specific topic such as Deaf culture or disability activism. Panels can provide a brief overview of disability history, give personal stories, review terminology, develop discussions through activities, provide personal perspective on disability and cultural issues, and otherwise engage the audience in a discussion of disability and cultural issues and concerns. The requesting group or contact person and the Speakers Bureau Coordinator work together to tailor each program to the needs and interests of the audience.

Request a Speaker for Your Program

Requests have been temporarily suspended. Please check back next semester.

Volunteer to Become a Speaker

Volunteers complete two hours of one-on-one training with the Speakers Bureau Coordinator. At the completion of training, volunteers are contacted by email and offered speaking engagements as requests are submitted. Most volunteers do 3-5 assignments per semester, as their schedules permit.

Complete the McBSpeaks New Speaker Information Survey to volunteer.

Questions

Email Cathy Trueba to learn more about the Speakers Bureau.