Event sponsored by:
Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS)
Contact:
Sturdivant, Elizabeth
Speaker:
Trabian Shorters
Please join the Duke Center for Autism as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month 2023 with renowned keynote speaker Trabian Shorters. Shorters is founder and CEO of the nonprofit social impact network BMe Community and an international authority on the cognitive framework called "Asset-Framing®." Shorters is a retired tech entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and former vice president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Shorters will share how Asset-Framing® defines individuals by their aspirations and contributions, equips communities to have greater social impact, engages broader populations, and makes stronger cases for equity and systems change. Don't miss this special opportunity to hear Shorters apply his perspective to the topic of autism and neurodiversity. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT THE LINK PROVIDED.