Disability and the Environment: How plastic bans became a
disability rights issue
and the need for a disability-inclusive approach in the environmental movement.
Special guest speaker
Sheryl Grossman, Community Living Advocate, National Council on Independent Living
Sheryl Grossman has spent over 20 years in the Disability Rights field. In the last ten years, she has specialized in the areas of advocacy with multiple minority group members and those with rare conditions.
As part of her work, Sheryl advises members of Congress and their staff about the dangers of plastic bans and the importance of inclusion of people with disabilities in development of environmental policies. Sheryl has a bachelor’s degree in psychology
and a master’s degree in social work, both from Washington University in St. Louis.
Join Sheryl and Erin Prangley, NACDD Director, Policy, as we discuss proposed federal legislation addressing single use plastic bans and why people with disabilities need to
be involved in discussions and finding real solutions to environmental threats.
Tuesday, December 10 | 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time
Call-in Number: 800-832-0736 |Passcode: 6261788
For more information contact Erin Prangley at xxxxxx@nacdd.org.
Erin Prangley
Director, Policy
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20006
(202)506-5813 x104