GOOD TALK WITH CARMEN VINCENT

Documentary Filmmaker Carmen Vincent has been making films that tell stories from marginalized communities since she was in high school. As a disabled storyteller, she speaks from both personal experience and empathy-driven curiosity for others stories. She is passionately involved in numerous disability advocacy movements and organizations, and works hard to help foster a more equitable world where everyone can be there most authentic selves, fearlessly. You can check out some of her advocacy work at: https://www.carmenvincent.com/disability-work.html. You can also learn more about the film at: https://www.teacherofpatience.com

Expertise
As an individual with invisible disabilities, I am passionate about creating safe spaces for people to talk openly about disability, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. I do this through filmmaking and self-advocacy efforts. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding for the challenges and joys of being a disabled individual, as well as the ways in which our society can change and grow to include the disability community more equitably.

Speaking History
You can view my disability advocacy work here: https://www.carmenvincent.com/disability-work.html

I have presented Teacher of Patience along with a Q&A for the National Volunteer Fire Council, Purdue Northwest College of Nursing, Valparaiso University, City of Valparaiso, Immanuel UCC, Jewish Cultural Center, American Center, Forum for Cultural Engagement, New Bulgarian University, and more.

I have spoken for D-Word, Pandemic Parenting, RespectAbility, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest, Diversability, NPR Lakeshore Public Radio, Welcome Project Valparaiso, Department of Education, Media Burn, Alliance of Documentary Editors, and more.