Marcie Roth:Hi everyone. Thanks for joining this special edition episode of the What’s Up WID podcast. My name is Marcie Roth and I am WID’s executive director and CEO. I’m happy to serve as your host today as I chat…
Why Unrestricted Funds Are Important for Nonprofits
And why are they are especially important for disability-led organizations like WID By Charlotte Stasio A Season of Giving As 2022 comes to a close and many nonprofit organizations prepare for a new year of strengthening commitments to marginalized populations,…
November Update from Fight for Right in Ukraine
Fight for Right case managers have passed the threshold 5,000 Ukrainian people who have been helped with safe living places, essential daily needs, disability accommodations and needs, evacuations to safer locations in Ukraine, and international evacuations. GADRA continues to support…
The Adjustable Table: Healthcare Access Transcripts
: The Adjustable Table Episode 2: Healthcare Access. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. : Hello everyone and welcome back to the Adjustable Table, a four-part video series created to raise awareness and conduct conversations around disability rights and disability justice.…
Non-Apparent Disabilities: When Your Disability is Not Visible
By Drew Dakessian The word ‘disability’ might call to mind an image of someone who uses a wheelchair, crutch or other mobility devices. Why? Because these mobility devices are visual indicators that a person is disabled. But many disabilities are…
This Halloween, Remember That Disability Is Not A Costume
It’s never okay to dress up as someone with a disability for Halloween by Sarah Kim What do you plan on dressing up as for Halloween? Some of the most common costumes are typically, ghosts, zombies and witches because Halloween…
How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment for People with Disabilities
By Charlotte Stasio Employment provides income and a sense of purpose for many people, including those who are disabled. The United Nations reports that in developing countries 80% to 90% of disabled people of working age are unemployed, whereas in…
Why Multiply Marginalized People with Disabilities Should be Prioritized Before, During and After Disasters and Emergencies
By Dikko Yusuf Multiply marginalized people with disabilities are those who, in addition to being disabled, also belong to another marginalized group. This includes those who belong to marginalized genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities and/or economic backgrounds. As we observe Preparedness…
Subminimum Wage: What It Is, Why It’s Unjust, and Why It Needs to End
By Kate Anderson Many are familiar with the push to increase the United States federal minimum wage above $7.25. However, most are unaware of an 84-year-old law that allows businesses to pay disabled workers just pennies for each hour of…
What’s Up WID: Climate Justice for People with Disabilities
Disabled climate activist Pauline Castres joins us to discuss the importance of climate policy, justice and activism for people with disabilities. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language