The Barbara Stone Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting programs for individuals with disabilities, will host its “CAN Talks” event on Oct. 18 at Centre Stage in Greenville.
“The first-ever ‘Can Talks’ event held was in 2019, and we are excited about our 2022 speakers who will highlight self-advocacy, broaden perspectives about disabilities and promote the importance of inclusion,” said Lara Ceisel, executive director of the Barbara Stone Foundation. “We have a powerful line-up of speakers, living with disabilities and passionate about breaking down barriers rooted in false assumptions.”
The event, which will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at 501 River St., features six Upstate residents with disabilities. The residents will share their stories or insights, which may spark conversations, challenge outdated stereotypes and broaden perspectives.
Ahead of the speeches, the doors will open at 6 p.m. and the event will feature:
- A performance by a drum ensemble from Thrive Upstate and DRUM Percussion Studio
- Cocktail reception
- Presentation for Barbara Stone Foundation’s Fall grant winners – 6:15 p.m.
Admission is $10 per virtual ticket or $20 per in-person ticket. For more information, visit gvlcantalks.org.
