Ashley Inkumsah, Author at World Institute on Disability

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Chloé Hayden, an influencer and content creator who has amassed half a million followers and nearly half a billion views across social media joins us to discuss being Autistic and having ADHD, navigating Internet trolls and the importance of disability…

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 global disability community. And if this is your first time here, I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah, and…

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Taking a look into media representations of people with disabilities, what prevents it, and how to do it well by Sarah Kim Disabled model and advocate Jillian Mercado always wanted to be in fashion. But after getting diagnosed with muscular…

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By Tiffany Yu, CEO & Founder at Diversability & Arielle Dance, Writer at Diversability As in-person conferences, gatherings, and events are making their return, it is imperative that the comfort and safety of participants and attendees are considered. With heightened…

WID has partnered with Shutterstock and the Global Alliance for Disability in Media and Entertainment (GADIM) to launch “The Create Fund” to offer $50,000 in grants and a guide to increase and diversify authentic portrayals of disabilities in Shutterstock’s content…

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Eli Clare, acclaimed writer and activist discusses the legacy of the ADA and how the path forward must include a deep analysis of the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability to achieve collective liberation. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts

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 global disability community. If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah. I’m excited to share…

By Moya Shpuntoff As disability leaders review the U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued over the past several weeks, many are concerned about the follow-on impacts. The World Institute on Disability believes that it’s important to voice the concerns of our…

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By Drew Dakessian Thirty-two years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This legislation was designed to protect against “discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial…

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Multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer and access consultant Amy Francis-Smith is discussing why housing accessibility matters. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts

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