James.Womack@f14.n300.z1.fidonet.org (James Womack) (05/24/91)
Index Number: 15776
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Steps to Empowerment
January 2, 1991 marked the third D.E.A.F. meeting. This time the
focus was on self-empowerment. Four speakers covered various aspects
of empowerment. Once again there were over 200 persons attending the
meeting. This shows that there is considerable support for what
D.E.A.F. envisions and hopes to achieve.
Dr. Nancy Eldredge gave an informative presentation on steps to
empowerment. She expounded the process which socially oppressed
minority groups experience as they strive for social equality and
self-determination.
James Womack shared his experience as an African-American growing up
in the South during the 1950's. His account explored how personal
attitudes influence the degree in which a person will achieve self-
empowerment.
Annette Reichman spoke on her experience in her field of work. She
shared the process she went through which she learned to become self-
empowered. It was a very interesting transition.
Steve Nover recounted how he helped to make self-empowerment happen
among the Deaf Community in Massachusetts via political activism. It
was a thrilling account that showed what is possible for Deaf
Arizonans. Steve showed what Deaf people are capab le of when self,
socially and politically aware.
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