Upcoming Events

Centennial Academy of Fine Arts
Oct
25

Centennial Academy of Fine Arts

Centennial Academy of Fine Arts. Oct. 25, 2023

Growing up in Disability Rights Movement  and the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1p.m To 3p.m.

In person event 

 

 

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Mill Creek Elementary School
Oct
17

Mill Creek Elementary School

Mill Creek Elementary School 

Growing up in Disability Rights Movement  and the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

October 17th, 202310:30 MT and second event 12p.m MT

Virtual Event

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National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress virtual presentation.
Jul
22

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress virtual presentation.

 

 National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Library of Congress virtual presentation.

With Annette Bay Pimentel and Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins  reading “All the Way to the Top, How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything”.

 July 22, 2023,  1-1:45p.m EDT

 Virtual Event

 

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The Association of Youth Leadership Forums Presents: SOCIAL CHANGE AS THE LEADERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION
Jul
21

The Association of Youth Leadership Forums Presents: SOCIAL CHANGE AS THE LEADERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION

The 2nd Annual National Virtual Event of Delegates and Alumni!

 

Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Keelan

July 21, 2022

1:00 – 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

(Held via Zoom meeting platform.)

Contact your state YLF program for more information and to sign up to attend!

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Using our voices for equality and positive change” Growing up in the Disability Rights movement and the Passage of the ADA
Apr
29

Using our voices for equality and positive change” Growing up in the Disability Rights movement and the Passage of the ADA

Kootenai Health Professionals: “Using our voices for equality and  positive change”

Growing up in the Disability Rights movement and the Passage of the ADA

 

April 29, 2022.

When: Friday, April 29, 2022.

8:30 AM-12:30 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).

Virtual Event

 

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Clemson University NEDAM Keynote Speaker Series : Inclusion, Dignity and Justice For All: Growing up in the Disability Rights Movement and the Passage of the ADA
Nov
16

Clemson University NEDAM Keynote Speaker Series : Inclusion, Dignity and Justice For All: Growing up in the Disability Rights Movement and the Passage of the ADA

Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, disability rights activist, discusses her involvement in disability rights as a child activist, her mentors and how they influenced her. She outlines the importance of teaching disability rights and inclusion in school curriculum. This presentation opens a discussion about personal empowerment, the importance of disability activism and civic engagement and important aspects of the book and ends with a Q & A.

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Nov
3

Nothing About Us Without Us: The Disability rights Movement and How You Can Join! with activists Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins

Celebrated activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will discuss the extraordinary efforts that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and her role in the history-making event. We invite educators, students, and community members Learned this important history of  disability rights and how to be more involved.

5 : 00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT

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SPARK kindness presents ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP : How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed the World
May
25

SPARK kindness presents ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP : How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed the World



For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers

Celebrated disability rights activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share the award winning book, “All the Way to the Top," which was inspired by her story. The book addresses the struggle for inclusion and the fight for equality in our country. Ms. Keelan-Chaffins will also encourage young people to use their voices to make a positive difference.

ASL interpretation will be provided at this event.

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The 2020 walk to defeat ALS this year to help raise money for the Rocky Mountain ALS Chapter.
Sep
7
to Oct 17

The 2020 walk to defeat ALS this year to help raise money for the Rocky Mountain ALS Chapter.

I am participating in the 2020 walk to defeat ALS this year to help raise money for the Rocky Mountain ALS Chapter.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease is 100% fatal. Can I count on you to join me in helping families with ALS .

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