Beyond the Basics: Self-Advocacy and Accessibility

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Digital literacy isn’t just about skills — it’s about access, advocacy, and connection. In this dynamic session, join mental health advocates, accessibility-focused practitioners, and digitalLIFT staff as they share how digital tools can help people confidently navigate life, from friendships and work to health and lifelong learning.

Watch live presentations from our Methodist Healthcare Ministries partners and others as we explore how creativity, accessibility, and authentic relationships can help bridge the digital divide. Presenters will highlight their own unique accessibility programs and demonstrate how digital inclusion can support mental health, open career pathways, and boost personal agency.

From home modifications to workforce development, this session will introduce a range of accessibility strategies — both foundational and advanced. Whether you’re a community leader, digital navigator, or accessibility advocate, you’ll come away with fresh inspiration and practical tools you can use in your own work.

Presenters:

• Shannon Carr, Austin Mental Health Community
• Lynnsi Gillespie, Prosumers International
• Samantha Spencer, Morgan’s MAC
• Valerie Blackmon, Morgan’s MAC
• Josie Rose, digitalLIFT

Training Provider: digitalLift

Track: Mental Health, Self-Care