2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) Celebration – From Island to Impact: Survivors' Perspectives on Disability Inclusion

December 3, 2025 12:00 PM
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December 3, 2025 1:30 PM
Disability:IN Minnesota’s free virtual event celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The title reads “From Island to Impact,” featuring Eva Erickson and Mitch Guerra of Survivor 48. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, from 12:00–1:30 PM Central. Logos for Disability:IN Minnesota and Disability:IN appear at the top, along with the Survivor logo. Text at the bottom reads “Free Virtual Event – Hosted by Disability:IN Minnesota.” The image includes photos of Eva Erickson and Mitch Guerra smiling against a white and blue background.

This celebratory event brings together former contestants, Eva Erickson and Mitch Guerra, from the hit TV show Survivor who are also disability advocates, sharing their personal journeys of resilience, representation, and inclusion. From Island to Impact explores how surviving on the island was just the beginning—these individuals continue to overcome challenges and break barriers in their everyday lives. Through candid storytelling and a dynamic discussion with Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN, Eva and Mitch will reflect on their experiences both on and off the show, offering powerful insights into disability inclusion. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of visibility, accessibility, and allyship in creating inclusive communities and workplaces.

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