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
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Ashley Inkumsah:Welcome or 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, and I am super pleased to…
Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day with FFR + GADRA
GADRA is joining Fight For Right to Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. Join us as we spend the day with Ukrainians who are still fighting for every life. Hear unspoken stories, watch mostly invisible heroes, share tears of loss and happiness, celebrate…
What’s Up WID: Autistic & ADHD Representation, Chloé Hayden
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…
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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…
The Importance of Authentic Media Representation of People with Disabilities
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…
Making Your Events More Accessible
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…
The Create Fund
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…
What’s Up WID: The Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Disability
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