India Ochs - Annapolis, MD

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India Ochs
Annapolis, MD
USSAAC Member

Time Zone: Eastern Time

Topics of Special Interest: My Specialized Skills/Hobbies/Interests, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Ableism, AAC Awareness, AAC Advocacy, Ableism, Diversity, Inclusion and Parenting

Type of speaking offered: Workshop/conference, Parent group, Other educational setting (e.g. high school), Manufacturer/developer, College/University class, AAC user group, community group/event, nonprofit/organization, government agency, state/national policy/bill hearing, rally/march, press conference and media/podcast

Preferred Platforms: Virtual (e.g. Zoom), In Person

Minimum Fee/Honorarium: $1,000.00 (Check, Electronic payment (e.g. Venmo or PayPal))

Website: intrepidoaks.com

Biography
India Ochs is a mother, attorney, author, and social justice advocate from Annapolis, MD. An experienced public speaker and agitator, she has been involved in human rights, social policy, and educational advocacy for more than 35 years. Co-author of two published books (Stop the Violence Against People with Disabilities!: An International Resource (2014) and Becoming an Exceptional AAC Leader: Inspiration from 15 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Champions (2021)), India's writings have appeared in professional journals, magazines, newspapers, and social media outlets.
 
 
Testimonials
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India Ochs is a powerful speaker. She passionately presents on a wide array of topics including: justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. India draws on her experience as an advocate, lawyer, parent and user of AAC to empower others to think from other perspectives. If you want a "mic drop" presenter, India will not disappoint.

Brandi Wentland M.A., CCC-SLPEvent Organizer

Good morning. I just wanted to jot down for you just how impressive your performance was last night. You absolutely crushed it. Your answers were well thought out, and engaging. You were very approachable and polished in your delivery and language. [Your opponent] came off as another former school official that's not plugged into the realities (economic, racial, neuro specific) that many families face in AA county. Her resume is impressive, but you are much more impressive as a voice of empathy and for social change. Yours is much needed in the debate over which direction to take schools in the midst of social change, justice system overhauls and a worldwide pandemic. Equity and equality for all!

Rick C.Attendee