March 15, 2024
8:30 - 4:00 PM
WMU Fetzer Center
Our Inclusion Conference aims to bring together a diverse group of professionals, advocates, and thought leaders to explore and promote the principles of inclusivity in various aspects of society, including but not limited to education, workplace, communities, and policy-making. We believe that your presence would be invaluable in enriching the discussions and initiatives at our conference.
Successful husband, father, author, and character development coach, TJ has always been driven. In matters of health, bodybuilding, personal development, and foot ball, his passion is unparalleled. He’ll be the first to tell you that aspects of his past don’t always reflect the positivity of his hard-won present. Not surprisingly enough, those elements have made him the incredible motivator and inspiration he is today! Everyone has a story, and that story is either your fuel to press forward or your excuse to stay where you are. Ultimately the choice lies in the hands of the individual. Given the many successes and accolades he has received, it’s clear to see which story TJ chose. Master’s degree in hand, pastor of congregation, TJ Tyus is truly one-of-a-kind. Whether in prisons, group homes, churches, lockers rooms, classrooms, conference rooms or on the field, TJ is in his element.
Visit his website: https://tjtyus.com
10:15-11:15 AM
12:15-1:45 PM
2:00-3:00 PM
EXHIBITORS
1. The Arc Community Advocates
2. Michigan Alliance for Families
3. ASK Family Services
4. MRC Industries
5. Disability Network Southwest Michigan
6. Community Living Options
7. Residential Opportunities Incorporated
8. Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center
9. Special Education Mediation Services
10. Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
11. Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
12. AACORN Farm Inc.
13. YWCA Kalamazoo
14. Family Bound LLC.
15. Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
16. Caring Companions Kalamazoo
17. Van Buren Intermediate School District
8:30-9:00 AM - Registration
9:15 – 10:15 AM – KEYNOTE
10:15 – Networking Break
10:30-11:30 AM - Breakout Session 1
11:30-12:15 PM - Lunch
12:15-1:45 PM – Breakout Session 2
1:45 – Networking Break
2:00-3:00 PM – Breakout Session 3
3:15 – 3:45 PM – Closing Keynote
Frances (she/they) is a believer in love above all things. Love is strong networks built on even stronger relationships. Love is meeting the needs of individuals, not just "community". Love is shared leadership. Love is deep listening. Love is community care. They have 15+ years in nonprofit work, in the areas of education, philanthropic, and racial justice.
She is a dynamic speaker, engaging facilitator, rapid idea generator, and energetic presenter. When they are not burning unjust systems to the ground or planting seeds for liberation, she is building LEGOS, spending time with family, and finding new ways to care for the people in her community.
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