Advocacy/Community Engagement
Virtual Workshops: A Learning Journey to Inclusion
Jair Espinoza
Juan Jose
Region
Latin America
Program
Mexico
Project Year
2021
Juan José and Jair as Special Olympics youth Leaders from Mexico who will lead a Youth Innovation Project that will bring together Special Olympics Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities through a digital platform.
Over the course of six months, Juan José and Jair will host several digital conversations for Special Olympics athletes. Before starting these conversations, they will send a survey to participants to determine what topics they are interested in learning more about. Participants will engage in two group conversations, based on areas of interest, and have the opportunity to continue conversations with their network after the conclusion of the project. Through their project, Juan José and Jair hope to develop the confidence of Special Olympics athletes and empower them to share their experiences in the future. By creating opportunities for collaboration, Juan José and Jair believe they can create more inclusive communities across Mexico.