CHASE FEST 2025 (Kansas City)
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 16:00 PM
Overview
About this Event
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
The event will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Featuring
LeDerick Horne, Poet, Speaker, and Advocate
- Keynote Session - The Words that Matter Most
- Youth Breakout Session - Self-disclosure
LeDerick Horne's remarkable journey is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. Diagnosed with a learning disability in the third grade, LeDerick is a dynamic spoken-word poet, a respected author, and a passionate advocate for People with Disabilities. As the grandson of a prominent New Jersey-based civil rights leader, LeDerick uses his gift for spoken-word poetry to open doors to discussions on equal opportunity, self-determination, and hope for individuals with disabilities. His work addresses the challenges of all disabilities, uniting the efforts of diverse groups to achieve substantive, systemic change.
Youth Breakout Sessions
Hands-on interactive sessions for youth only
- "Cool, Calm and Connected" (Yoga/Body Movement) - Jordan Williams, Homebody Hands
- "Making WAVES" (Songwriting/Music Making) - Art As Mentorship, Art As Mentorship
- "Art of Conversation" (Podcasting) - CHASE Team, CHASE Your Dreams Podcast
Parent Sessions
These will include sessions in the main room and breakout rooms
- "Grow Your Mindset" - Jane Groff, Director of the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center, KPIRC
- "Imperfect, but Effective: Curating Your Mindset for Success" - Edgar Palacios, Founder & CEO, LatinX Education Collaborative
- "Field with Flavor & Joy!"- Kendall Harris, Chef & Agricultural Advocate, Green Dirt on Oak / Fair Share Farms
- "Yes You Can!" - Jason Martin, Educator, Mill Creek Campus
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