NA-DA-WA: Advocating for Native Athletes who are Disabled

When

1 to 2 p.m., March 29, 2024

Where

Zoom - Register Here

Jimmy Squire, a citizen of the Absentee Shawnee of Oklahoma, is a Native American athlete with an above the knee amputation. He is a member of the southwest amputee golf association veterans golf association and currently participates with the Texas adaptive golf association.

Jimmy lost his leg to a lawn-mowing accident at age 3 and discovered golf at age 15. Now 46, he works to bring Native people and veterans with disabilities to the game of golf. His goal is to create NA-DA-WA, Native American Disabled Amputee Wheelchair Association.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the impact limb amputation has on Native Americans
  2. Discuss the role athletics has in Native American communities.

  3. Examine how to make the world of tournament athletics more welcoming to Native athletes who are disabled.

     

About Native Center for Disabilities Webinars

A monthly webinar series examining the history of disability within Native communities, present-day challenges, and the possible solutions to creating a more equitable and accessible future for Native people with disabilities. Attendees come away from the series with a greater understanding of:

  • The history and culture of disability within Native communities
  • The unique intersectionality of disability and Native populations
  • The current challenges facing Native people with disabilities and some of the achievements around ensuring equitable access
  • The culturally-based strategies and approaches that can help improve the quality of life for Native people with disabilities

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