Top Experts, Insider Insights: Three Presenters You Don’t Want to Miss

Lawrence Carter-Long, Lifelong Activist (left) has been a modern dancer, radio show host, and producer, and was the curator/co-host of the groundbreaking festival The Projected Image: A History of Disability on Film on Turner Classic Movies reaching 87 million people. His advocacy has been awarded by the likes of former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Formerly the Public Affairs Specialist for the National Council on Disability—the independent federal agency that brought us the Americans with Disabilities Act—he joined the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund in July 2017, as the first-ever Director of Communications. In his communications work, Lawrence has both set-up media coverage of numerous disability issues in and been interviewed by, respected outlets like USA TODAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS, the New York Times, The Daily Show, BBC and CNN among other notable news sources. His interview with NPR about the evolution of disability as a concept, and in language, is available here.

Patty David, Baby Boomer Travel Trends Expert (right) has more than 25 years of experience in the research field. Consumer insights are her passion. At AARP, she manages the suite of research for its Integrated Communication and Marketing division as well as the Innovation division. AARP’s travel site (travel.aarp.org) is a pivotal channel in the Integrated Communications and Marketing division and travel is the number one interest of AARP members. She has a bachelor’s degree in both Sociology and Psychology and a master’s degree in Applied Social Research. Throughout her career, she has been intricately involved with the design and management of customer products based on research findings and insights. She heavily depends on this knowledge to help guide AARP’s travel offerings.

Madeline Chase, Principal and Autism Awareness Advocate (center) is a Middle School Assistant Principal and an Advocate of Autism Awareness. She has worked in public education for over a decade and is now an administrator for one of the few entirely virtual, public middle schools. She loves finding ways to empower and inspire teachers to lead their students to achievement and success. Madeline is the mom of a son with ASD and has been inspired by his journey to increase awareness of autism.

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