Creating a space of unity & individuality
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Empowerment speaker, author, and advocate for human rights and mental health.
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“Thank you for always taking the risk of making yourself vulnerable. It takes a lot of courage to show others that they are not alone.”
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“[My disability] didn’t define my life and it doesn’t define who I am going to be, in fact, it gives me the gift to decide how I’m going to use my difference to connect with every single person in this room”- Speaker Jose Rosario.
Born to young Puerto Rican parents, speaker Jose Rosario developed Cerebral Palsy after over 10 minutes without oxygen as a premature baby. His family tried navigating various systems in their fight towards equity and the judgment Jose faced had a big impact on his mental health. In 2017, Jose shared my experience of “difference” for the first time. Sharing his experience as a Latino gay man who uses a wheelchair underscored the importance of considering intersecting identities in mental health experiences and engaging in activism for systemic change.
From the premature baby to an activist, Jose began traveling across the Americas giving talks and consultation in both English and Spanish. Despite doubt from others, Jose is nearing the completion of his PhD in Clinical Psychology. His scholarship examines the implications of cultural trauma and other forms of hate-based violence on intersectional communities of color and how these communities engage in healing and liberation. His clinical work also focuses on various forms of trauma and associated mental health disorders.
Jose is passionate about activism and founded The Phoenix Empowered, a Rhode Island nonprofit that amplifies the mental health stories of minoritized communities and provides
training/consultation for organizational change and inclusive practices. He also serves as a disaster responder for the American Red Cross and a certified expressive arts facilitator. Jose understands that this empowerment and the creation of a space to be vulnerable can lead to individual and group growth, awakening agents for change.
Speaker Jose Rosario shares his personal experiences navigating systemic inequality and stigma to contextualize the connection between identity and mental health. He encourages audience members to examine their own identities and how they shape their lives and connections to other people.
Audience Takeaways:
This talk focuses on the impact of hate-based violence and cultural trauma within minoritized communities on individuals and collective levels. We discuss how hate motivates violence that has an impact beyond direct victims and examine how audience members can support healing.
Audience Takeaways:
During this talk, Jose shares about his experiencing navigated accessibility, acceptance, and accommodations in the workplace and education system. He does this in the larger context of disability rights outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability-focused social etiquette.
Audience Takeaways:
“Jose R. Rosario’s over here changing the world with raw truths and a beautiful approach.”
Brittany E
“Once again, you have touched my soul”
Leesa K
“Thank you for seeing me, hearing me, and honoring me in all that you do”
Tami T
“For me this young man embodies all the good that I ever dreamed was possible”
Jeff S
You moved my heart and my stomach hurt from laughter.
Sunnie E.
Thank you for joining us on the Community Summit webinar program today. I wanted to sit down and talk and talk and talk… because the experiences that you shared, the experiences that young LGBTQ and young people with disabilities have in their families, schools, communities…those conversations have to happen! I think that the gay community has to work on inclusion of differently abled individuals, and we as a whole community have to make safe spaces for individuals who experience the intersection of disability and LGBTQ identity to be themselves. So, thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for creating a safe space for people to share their stories.
Ron R.
Jose, every month I think that video is my favorite BUT this ONE is MY FAVORITE! Exceptional job!!
Karina H.
A talk about mental health awareness, differences, and learning to embrace every part of us that makes us human… wonderful talk and I can’t wait to see all of the inspiring things that you will continue to do!
Haylie V.
Keep shining your light! Just wonderful!
Beth S.
You’re the magic!
Matt K.
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