Title: Heat, Human Rights, and the Urgency of Inclusive Early Warnings: A Call to Action for Older Adults and People with Disabilities By Ambassador Luis Gallegos and Marcie Roth As temperatures rise across the globe, so do the threats to the…
Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon
Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, now is the time to focus on readiness. In my…
Subminimum Wage Employment – WID Research Interview Opportunity
Subminimum Wage Employment – WID Research Interview Opportunity By Allysa Rapadas, UX Specialist Did You Know? Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, companies who receive a ’14(c) Certificate in their State are authorized to pay …
June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are you Ready?
June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are You Ready? By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As hurricane season kicks off this June, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared before disaster strikes. At the…
From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning
From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning By Jacqueline Kelley, Vermont Department of Health I’m a 27-year-old woman, a wheelchair user, and a service dog handler. I’ve been disabled since birth. I grew up in a world that…
Navigating Metro Shutdowns in Washington, DC with Accessibility in Mind
Important Updates on Upcoming Metro Shutdown By Kamilah Martin-Proctor, WID Board of Directors Member From December 20 to December 30, Metro will implement a major construction project to improve tracks, signaling, and create a smoother ride for customers. As part…
Transgender Awareness Week – Labels by Reverend Nicholas Love
Labels by Reverend Nicholas Love I am NICHOLAS. I am TRANS. I was born female. Wrapped in a pink blanket at birth, I lived 30 years with the labels attached to that blanket. Female, woman, daughter, wife, mother I now…
Join Us at the 2024 M-Enabling Summit in Washington, D.C.!
At WID, we believe that accessibility is not just a feature but a fundamental right for all. We’re excited to support the 2024 M-Enabling Summit as a Supporting Organization! This annual event brings together Digital Accessibility policymakers and professionals…