Whitney Hodgins | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

I am a advocate, a motivational/educational speaker, and I'm a woman on the Autism Spectrum doing many great things. From the frontlines speaking in legislature to speaking in conferences or workshops pertaining to mental health or the autism spectrum. I am always looking for ways to bring about understanding, awareness, and acceptance.

Current position (2)

Accessibility Commissioner

Canadian Federation of Students Manitoba

Accessibilities Director

Brandon University Students Union

Achievements (1)

Certificate of Merit

Given on April 12, 2018 for services to the Brandon University Students Union during the 2017/2018 academic year.

Degrees (1)

BA (4 year) - Anthropology/History

Brandon University

2012

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Asperger's Syndrome

Presented to a Psychiatric Nursing Class at Brandon University about Asperger's Syndrome.

My Experiences with Customer Service and Accessibility

Presented to the Manitoba Library Association about my experience with customer services that are both good and bad, but also some things to think about when making libraries accessible for people with accessibility needs.

The Accessibility of Manitoban's Act

This was in partnership with the Disability Issues Office and it was to commemorate Human Rights Day in Brandon Manitoba. The presentation discussed the AMA and what it potentially looked like for the public.

Past talks (3)

The Autism Activist: Shattering the Glass that Divides

Reclaiming Our Bodies and Minds Conference

Ryerson Student Centre, Toronto, ON

January 10, 2018

The Autism Journey: Then vs. Now

Reclaiming our Bodies and Minds Conference

Ryerson Student Centre, Toronto, ON

January 10, 2017

My Journey with Asperger's Syndrome

Mental Health on the Prairies

Brandon University, Brandon, MB