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…
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…
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…
New Board Leadership
Happy 2024, everyone! The World Institute on Disability is pleased to share our new Executive Committee members leading our Board of Directors in 2024: A huge thank you to our previous Board of Directors Executive Committee members: Board Chair, Susan…
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…
Transcript: WID’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
: World Institute on Disability 40th Anniversary Virtual Celebration presented by Wells Fargo. We’d like to start by sharing a quick video that explains our current work. [VIDEO VOICEOVER: The World Institute on Disability, WID, advances the rights and opportunities…
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…
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
What’s Up WID: The Intersections of Race, Disability and Policing Transcript
Ashley Inkumsah:Hello everyone, and welcome or welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability Podcast where we discuss what’s up and the global disability community. If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah. And today I’m…