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Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Conference 2023

On-Demand Training

Disarming Microaggressions: Working with Diverse Populations During and Post Disasters

Hosted By South Carolina State University

Event Details

Recorded Date: March 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free to attend. Registration is Required.

CRC Credits: 5 CRC credits available.

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Program

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Opening Reflection and Greetings

Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway, Professor, PISCSU
Dr. Timothy Tansey, Ph.D., CRC, CVE 
Dr. Frederick Evans, Provost SCSU 
Dr. Lakeisa Tucker, Acting Dean Department of Human Services

9:25 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

The Grant Mission/Purpose

Dr. Timothy Tansey, Ph.D., CRC, CVE

10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Disarming Microaggressions: Working with Diverse Populations During and Post Disasters
Facilitators: Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway / Dr. Jacques Days / Dr. Elaine Eskew / Dr. Tobie Pollock

11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

Guest Speakers

Mr. Freddie Boan, Director, VR, Orangeburg Office
Mr. Stephen Patterson, Offender Services Coordinator, VR
The Impact of Microaggressions: Working with Consumers and Counselors at Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

12:00 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Keynote Address

Mrs. Taneka Ward-Akabane, Medical Social Worker,Community Education Coordinator
Our Role(s) in Combating Microaggressions: A Constant Discussion
 Q & A: Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway / Dr. Elaine Eskew / Dr. Tobie Pollock

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:35 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Session

Mr. Carrington Rashon Murray / Rev. Wanda Rapley
The Impact of Microaggressions: Assisting Specific Populations During and Post Disasters

2:30 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.

Session

Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway / Dr. Jacques Days / Dr. Elaine Eskew / Dr. Tobie Pollock
Dialogue with the Community: Mitigating the Effects of Microaggressions and Moving Forward

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

President Alexander Conyers / Dr. David Staten / Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway

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Special Thanks

Conference Committee

Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway 
Dr. Jacques Days 
Mr. Freddie Boan 
Mr. Stephen Patterson
Rev. Dr. Tobie Pollock

Ms. Vernell Wolfe
Ms. Carmella Powell
Rev. Dr. Elaine Eskew
Dr. India Riley-Murray

University Support

Dr. Alexander Conyers, President, South Carolina State University
Dr. Frederick Evans, Acting Provost, South Carolina State University
Dr. Lakeisa Tucker, Acting Chair, Department of Human Services

Organizational Support

Support for this event was provided by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment, a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.                                         
The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant, the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment, H264K200003, from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.