What’s Up WID Archive

Welcome to the What’s Up WID blog! Here you will find blog posts discussing current events and hot topics affecting the disability community.
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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…
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GADRA Activates to Support Disability-Led Organization in Cameroon

GADRA activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to the February 22, 2024 fire at Bamenda Main Market in the North West region of Cameroon. By supporting the Community Creative Center a disability-led organization in the impacted region, GADRA is…
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Disability Inclusion at CES while marking 100 years of the Consumer Electronics Association

In 2024, Disability Inclusion took center stage at CES! By Kat Zigmont WID again had the privilege of attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as part of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation‘s Accessibility Leaders cohort. This year was the…
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Lorrell Kilpatrick, a Black woman with long dredlocks smiling

WID Mourns the Loss of Lorrell Kilpatrick, WID Board Member and Disability Justice Activist

The World Institute on Disability is heartbroken to share the passing of our board member, Lorrell Kilpatrick, on December 1, 2023 at the age of 46, following an unexpected medical emergency. Lorrell was an impactful and vibrant leader and activist…
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The Global Heumann Fellowship Inaugural Cohort Applications are Now Open

WID is pleased to announce The Global Heumann Fellowship Inaugural Cohort applications are now open! This program aims to honor the legacy of our co-founder, Judy Heumann, by developing exemplary, global disability activists to lead equitable, inclusive, and just societies…
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Lorrell Kilpatrick, a Black woman with locks, red lipstick and eyeglasses smiling

What’s Up WID: The Intersections of Race, Disability and Policing

WID Board Member and Coordinator of Advocacy Services at Everybody Counts, Inc., Lorrell D. Kilpatrick is discussing her activism work pertaining to the intersections of race, disability, policing, and Black-disabled liberation.  ListenTranscriptAmerican Sign Language
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