The Pima County Health Department in partnership with the Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host an online discussion titled Autism: Education & Equity — A Public Health Discussion.

The 2021 virtual conference will be offered as part of the department’s efforts to bring attention to autism resources and knowledge to create more equitable environments, services and workspaces in Pima County.

Conference sessions will be available for viewing Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no charge to attendees and participants.

This conference will allow the Health Department to align priorities and leverage resources with identified partners to ensure that its work supports autistic populations and the community at large.

Speakers include:

• Kathy Hoffman
  Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Chris Banks
  President & CEO of Autism Society for America
• Lauren Melissa Ellzey
  MSLIS: Autistic Advocate and Instructional Support Specialist

For more information and to register, visit pima.gov/Autism