Name: On Autonomy and Interdependence and Their Impacts on Disability Advocacy
Start: 2026-05-13T14:35:00-0600
End: 2026-05-13T15:40:00-0600

On Autonomy and Interdependence and Their Impacts on Disability Advocacy

Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT

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This session will explore the concepts of autonomy and interdependence. These two concepts have improved my understanding and advocacy of disability rights and justice. Autonomy is the idea that we all should have the final say on the decisions impacting our lives. Interdependence is the concept that no one is truly independent and that we all rely on each other to live and thrive. This session will cover how these two concepts work together and how they conflict.

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Whitney Geertsen

I am an Autistic Mental Health consultant and educator. After becoming chronically ill while studying to be a wildlife educator I switched my focus to Autism and Mental Health advocacy. I am currently consulting on study about suicide prevention for Autistic Adults. I am an avid... Read More →

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Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT
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Whitney Geertsen

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HIVE Leadership Conference 2026

Whitney Geertsen

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