EventsUpcoming & Recent Events

Upcoming Event: Disabilities in the Hospitality Industry; Accessible DEI & Belonging

A session of the Great Lakes ADA Center's ADA Audio Conference Series

This virtual session, held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 from 2pm - 3:30pm eastern time, will focus on the importance of ensuring that the Rights and needs of diverse Guests and Associates with Disabilities are not only met but anticipated and protected to foster an equitable and inclusive sense of Belonging. Presented by Walking Spirit's CEO, hospitality professional Jeremy Warriner; learn through his lived experience about the potentially lifesaving operational benefits of embracing and implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a way that promotes Accessible DEI and why Belonging is vital to the future of every operation. This session will highlight aspects of the hospitality industry that are rarely discussed, consistently misunderstood, and poorly executed at a systemic level. Individuals may register and submit questions for the presenter in advance through the registration process. This session will have human generated real-time captioning provided. 1.5 hours of CEU's are available for attending.

Upcoming Event: Disabilities & Conditions of Aging Network, April 25th, 2024

Virtual Network hosted by Walking Spirit

The April 25th, 2024, session of the Disabilities & Conditions of Aging Network, hosted by Walking Spirit and facilitated by founder & CEO, Jeremy Warriner. The network strives to connect organizations and individuals working in the Disability and Aging communities throughout central Indiana and beyond. Our goal is to create a regular opportunity for individuals and organizations who work within these communities to connect, coordinate, and celebrate together in an effort to better support the people we serve. Recordings of all previous sessions can be found at the end of the section. For an invitation to future network meetings or time on an upcoming agenda, please contact Jeremy Warriner at [email protected], or click on the button below to join as a guest!

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Upcoming Hybrid Event: Central Indiana Amputee Support Group (New)

Support Group facilitated by Walking Spirit; hosted by accessABILITY, CIL

The Central Indiana Amputee Support Group will meet at 6pm, on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024! We have support group meets in a hybrid format on the 4^th Tuesday of each month at 6pm, hosted by accessABILITY, Center for Independent Living, Inc. Attend in-person at their office located at:

8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 110, Indianapolis, IN, 46240

Or join virtually by clicking the green letters: Peer Support

Free parking is available in front of the building with limited accessible parking near the entrance. This support group is open to all amputees and those who support them. Please contact Jeremy Warriner at [email protected] with questions! Though advance registration is not necessary to attend, the button below will connect you to the Eventbrite page where you can see all of the upcoming dates for the Support Group and add them to your calendar. If you choose to register for upcoming meetings, that will help us get a sense of how many people to expect.

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Recent Event: Facebook Live Discussion, Monday, November 13th, 2023

Building an Accessible Organization - Why and How We Can Start!

Join Walking Spirit's founder and CEO, Jeremy Warriner for an engaging FaceBook Live, Live Talk conversation with Rotarian Luis Mauch, Accessability Advocate and co-founder of Mais Diferencas e Ktalise Technologias about why and how to start building an accessible organization. Ensuring accessibility is crucial for all organizations to cater to people with disabilities. It not only enhances the effectiveness of the organization but also helps in serving the world's largest minority group better. Luis leads a company that assists all types of organizations. This conversation took place at 10:30am eastern time on Monday, November 13th, 2023. For future Facebook Live conversations, watch this page, or follow the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocates on https://www.facebook.com/Rotarywda/

Building an Accessible Organization

Recent Event: Facebook Live Discussion, Friday, September 15th, 2023

Accessibility in Outer Space, a live conversation with Rotarian AJ Link, JD.

Join Walking Spirit's founder and CEO, Jeremy Warriner for an engaging FaceBook Live, Live Talk discussion with Rotarian AJ Link, JD about the intersection of Disability and Outerspace Law. Topics range from Disability Rights to Colonization of Mars, First Contact, and why Accessible space programs at an international level are vital to the future of Space Exploration. This conversation took place at 12:15pm eastern time on Friday, September 15th, 2023. For future Facebook Live conversations, watch this page, or follow the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocates on https://www.facebook.com/Rotarywda/

Accessibility In Outer Space

Recent Event: Facebook Live Discussion,Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Why is Accessible Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging important in Business?

Join Walking Spirit's founder and CEO, Jeremy Warriner for a FaceBook Live discussion hosted by Ken Masson, President of the international virtual Rotary Club of World Disability Advocates. We will explore what Accessible Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is and how it directly impacts businesses in the public sector and the consumers who rely upon them. The conversation took place on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 6pm eastern! Please click the button below to watch the conversation. For future Disability focused Facebook Live conversations, watch this page or follow the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocates on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Rotarywda/

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Recent Event: Advocationg Against Ableist Insurance Policy

International Disability Advocacy Webinar held on May 16th, 2023

For people with disabilities, navigating ableist insurance policies can be challenging. For those who persist, it can pay off, but it takes stamina and determination. And it is not just a local issue; it's global. A team of world disability advocates (including Walking Spirit's Founder & CEO, Jeremy Warriner) recently met to discuss these challenges and the possible solutions. This is a must-see for everyone because no one is exempt from needing to get insurance help. For more information about the World Disability Advocacy Group, write to [email protected]

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Recent Event: Disabilities & Conditions of Aging Network - Past Sessions

Virtual Network hosted by Walking Spirit

The Disabilities & Conditions of Aging Network, hosted by Walking Spirit and facilitated by founder & CEO, Jeremy Warriner, meets monthly. The network strives to connect organizations and individuals working in the Disability and Aging communities throughout central Indiana and beyond. Our goal is to create a regular opportunity for individuals and organizations who work within these communities to connect, coordinate, and celebrate together in an effort to better support the people we serve. For an invitation to future network meetings or time on an upcoming agenda, feel free to contact Jeremy Warriner at [email protected].

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