Rhetoric and Disability: Neurodiversity, Communication Practices, and Self-Advocacy
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jennifer K. Johnson | University of California, Santa Barbara → University of California, Santa Barbara | |
| Speakers | Gretchen Cobb | Indiana University of Pennsylvania → Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Black American Sign Language: A New Alliance to Cultivate a Deaf Voice in Composition |
| Speakers | GL Crossley | Marian University | Realizing the Capacity of Audience: An Alternative Model |
| Speakers | Rebecca Miner | University of Central Missouri → University of Central Missouri | Collective Courage and Cultural Empowerment: Cultivating Self-Advocacy as a Way to Challenge Stigma and Create Hope |
| Speakers | Alba Newmann Holmes | Swarthmore College → Swarthmore College | The Garden of Forking Paths: Working with Neurodiverse Writers |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 175 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Rhetoric and Disability: Neurodiversity, Communication Practices, and Self-Advocacy.” 2017 Convention Program, Portland, OR, session E.47. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.