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Join KAAN from June 21 – 23 for three days of keynotes, films, presentations, roundtables, performers, exhibits, support forums, and life-changing community. KAAN offers an Adoptee-Only track, as well as sessions for a general audience that are open to all. There are programs for adults aged 18+ and youth aged 8-17. Everyone is welcome, including adoptees, birth families, family members (adoptive parents, spouses/partners, siblings, and children of adoptees), service providers, and Korean Americans. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at tech@wearekaan.org.

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Saturday, June 22 • 10:30am - 11:45am
Embrace Intersectional Adversity: Own Your Story

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We all have experienced adoption adversity but do you have other adversities that are part of your identity? Learn from two adoptees with disabilities how to let your intersectional identity become an asset to your self image. Adverse experiences are often challenging and isolating. Change the script, learn how to own your stories and turn them into powerful self advocacy tools. Come build community through writing, and discussion, as you share your stories with peers.
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avatar for Maddy Ullman

Maddy Ullman

Adopted from Hong Kong to America, Maddy is a writer, photographer, and storyteller based in Dallas TX. Her experience as a Chinese adoptee with cerebral palsy propels her storytelling working in Hollywood. With her deep love of story and collaborative spirit, Maddy is dedicated to... Read More →
avatar for Ava Busto Schiff

Ava Busto Schiff

Ava is a 28 year old, Chinese adoptee with cerebral palsy living independently working full time. She is an ambulatory wheelchair user and service dog handler. Ava grew up in NYC surrounded by other Chinese adoptees, exploring her birth culture through language and culture classes... Read More →

Saturday June 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
Rosemont 2: 3rd Floor
  Adoptee-Only Session

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