In this episode I invited Agnes Attakai (Diné), Director of the Circle of Indigenous Empowerment from the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Agnes grew up in Winslow, Arizona. She was a part of the boarding school era so she attending boarding school in California as part of the Urban Relocation Program, so her family would travel back and forth between the two states. She has been working at the University for 25 years working with tribal communities across the state mostly in the health field, while training Native students to be health professionals. Throughout her work she discovered first hand the need for folks with disabilities as well as the need for access to resources. It was then that she applied for her current position where she is able to help highlight valuable resources not only to tribal members living with disabilities but for their caregivers as well.
Tune in to discover how Agnes is fostering collaboration, breaking barriers, and creating pathways for Indigenous individuals with disabilities to thrive. Whether you’re passionate about Indigenous rights, disability advocacy, or leadership, this episode offers insights into the power of community-driven change.
