43 - Shine A Light (a chat with Shirley Paceley)

I'm reading a great book, SHINING A LIGHT: Creating Pathways to Equity, Safety, Healing, and Justice With People with Disabilities by Shirley Paceley. 

Shirley Paceley has worked with people with disabilities for 48 years and has a master’s degree in clinical psychology.   Shirley is a published author, international trainer, counselor, consultant, advocate, and visionary.  Shirley has co-created a multitude of resources for self-advocates, disability providers, educators, counselors, victim advocates, criminal justice professionals, and others. 

Shirley has dedicated her life to empower people with disabilities to be free, safe, and live meaningful lives. Shirley received the 2021 Professional Impact Award Fromm End Violence Against Women International.  

In this first of a two part interview, we chat about:

•  What made her want to write this book
• Where within her came her ability to naturally get that disability is just another form of diversity. 
• How she has seen advocacy for people with disabilities transform over the recent years
• What's happening on the legislative side of sexual health for people with disabilities
• And after working with hundreds of sexual assault survivors with disabilities, what would she say to someone who has suffered sexual assault.

Resources
SHINING A LIGHT: Creating Pathways to Equity, Safety, Healing, and Justice With People with Disabilities

Shirley's book in accessible format on Bookshare.

Contact Information:

Shirley Paceley - [email protected]

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Credits
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com "Successful Motivation"
Artwork photo by Elevate

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Music by Successful Motivation |
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