The World Institute on Disability (WID) advances the inclusion, rights and justice of people with disabilities with the design and delivery of whole community solutions.
Our Mission
On a global scale, to continuously advance the rights and opportunities of more than one billion people with disabilities.
Disability-Led
We believe in the power of people with disabilities to lead, and that lived experience is critical in creating effective policies, systems, tools, products, and services.
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Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary
2023 marks 40 years since Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Joan Leon founded the World Institute on Disability! Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone throughout the year!
Our 40th anniversary global celebration will acknowledge advancements made within society by and for people with disabilities and what we collectively have achieved with our partners, funders, supporters, advocates, WID past leaders, staff, and allies.
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Current GADRA Activations
WID, through our role in the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) has launched a full scale response in support of people with disabilities in several locations.
Visit the pages below for the latest updates!
Resources for our community
Need to know quick tips on building accessible websites, events, or documents? How to prepare your community for emergencies and disasters? Wondering how your disability benefits would be impacted if you started working?
We know how important it is to have answers you can trust - check out our resources for tips & tools to help, from our experts!
What's Up WID Podcast
What’s Up WID: The Intersections of Race, Disability and Policing
What’s Up WID: Global Disability Rights, Justice and Inclusion
