See what is actually in front of you.
A terrified parent, a child struggling to breathe and the signs that do not fit the easy explanation.
TEDx Talk Premiere
What If ICU Meant I See You?
One missed moment changed her son’s life forever.
Join Rita Stevens for a virtual TEDx premiere and live conversation about presence, listening and the life-changing power of truly seeing the person in front of you.
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Presence is not simply being in the room. It is acknowledging the person in it.
Rita’s talk reframes ICU as “I see you,” a call to slow down, listen and notice what is right in front of us before assumptions, bias or haste become irreversible outcomes.
Three Acts of Presence
Seeing someone can change everything.
Hear the person, not just the problem.
Presence requires more than a quick evaluation. It requires curiosity, questions and attention.
Let people know their voice matters.
Small moments of recognition can interrupt bias, restore dignity and change the direction of a life.
The Cost of Missing It
“One swab could have changed his life.”
About the Speaker
Rita Stevens
Rita Stevens is a best-selling author, advocate and founder of Silent Voyces, a nonprofit created so special needs children and their families can be heard, supported and truly seen. Her work is rooted in the belief that every voice matters and that one moment of genuine presence can change a life.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM CT · Online
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