2024 Together RIT: A Day of Dialogue
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There has been an historical narrative and set of practices that often ignores or devalues the importance of access. Many assume that there are ideal forms of communication and definitive ways we process information. Others openly acknowledge that only “normal” people should have access to certain opportunities including education. The interpersonal, institutional and systemic exclusion that people who aren’t considered “normal” face is pervasive. History also tells us that there have been individuals and groups that have advocated for a broader understanding learning or how we go about accomplishing tasks. When given the opportunity to share their unique gifts or have accommodations met people often thrive.
Together RIT creates a space to ask questions, empathize, build solidarity, and give recognition to our coexistence as creators, learners, scholars and peers. The day is an opportunity to highlight the positive contributions, joy and pride that all kinds of doers, communicators and learners experience. Having a diverse student body and workforce made up of a large Deaf community, neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities is something that we need to better leverage and understand.
The event will provide RIT faculty, staff, students, and alums with the opportunity to share their work, passions, ideas, informed critiques, initiatives, performances, and artistic projects. Together RIT is a brave and accountable space, so different perspectives are welcomed.