Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone. And welcome to a very special episode of, “What’s Up WID,” the World Institute on Disability podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host,…
What’s Up WID: Disabled Women’s Rights in the Congo
Congolese disability activist and founder of Hero Women Rising, also known as Maman Shujaa, Neema Namadamu, is discussing how disabled women’s rights are violated in the Congo and why we need to advocate for them. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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Ashley Inkumsah: What’s Up WID premiered a special edition episode of our podcast available exclusively on our YouTube channel, where Deaf students from Gallaudet University discuss their experiences with disasters in their home countries of Japan and Nigeria. Check out…
Ukraine Response Update May 1, 2022
For over 60 days GADRA has been engaged in support of Fight For Right to address the critical needs of Ukrainians with disabilities. Fight For Right has been contacted by over 2800 people in need. The needs that are being…
What’s Up WID: Supporting People with Disabilities in Ukraine Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone and welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability, podcast where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. Now one of top current events that has been at the…
What’s Up WID: Supporting Ukrainians with Disabilities
Tanya Herasymova, project manager for Fight For Right, a Ukrainian disability rights organization, is discussing how the ongoing war is impacting Ukrainians with disabilities and how you can provide support. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language (Photo by Stine Heilmann)
Why Investing in Our Planet Will Help Save People with Disabilities
By Dikko Yusuf The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet.” It comes at a time when many facilities and processes, especially in work and education, are being reviewed in light of the pandemic. This gives…
What’s Up WID: Mental Health in the Disability Community
Bri Beck, LCPC, a disabled artist, arts therapist and disability arts coordinator is discussing the importance of mental health in the disability community. Bri also discussed how art therapy, in particular, can be an impactful avenue for disabled people and…
What’s Up WID: Mental Health in the Disability Community Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah: Hello, everyone, and welcome to a brand new season of What’s Up WID: The World Institute on Disability podcast where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host,…
Instagram & Body Dysmorphia: How Heavily Edited Photos Cause Mental Illness & Ableism
by Hannah Soyer Social media has been a blessing for many, especially those of us with disabilities who often find it difficult to access various physical spaces due to access barriers. But, like most Internet mediums, social media represents a…