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Posted on: September 16, 2022 September 16, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Disabled climate activist Pauline Castres joins us to discuss the importance of climate policy, justice and activism for people with disabilities. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: Climate Justice for People with Disabilities”…
Bri Beck, a White woman of short stature with red-rimmed eyeglasses, a taupe cardigan, black shirt and blue jeans smiles with her right hand on her hip
Posted on: April 15, 2022 April 15, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Bri Beck, LCPC, a disabled artist, arts therapist and disability arts coordinator is discussing the importance of mental health in the disability community. Bri also discussed how art therapy, in particular, can be an impactful avenue for disabled people and…
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Posted on: November 22, 2021 November 22, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Ashley: Hello everyone and welcome to a very special edition of What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability podcast where we discuss What’s Up in the Disability Community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host Ashley…
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Posted on: October 13, 2021 October 13, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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 disability community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host Ashley Inkumsah, and on…
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: Disability Justice Transcripts”…
Posted on: September 29, 2021 September 29, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
(music) 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 disability community across the globe. I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah, and today I honored to…
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: The Role of Artists in Disability Activism”…
Posted on: August 27, 2021 August 27, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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 disability community with activists and advocates across the globe. So today, I am so happy…
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: How COVID-19 Transformed the Lives of People with Disabilities Transcripts”…
Posted on: August 13, 2021 March 15, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
(music) Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone, and welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability’s podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community with activists and advocates across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your…
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: Disability Representation in the Media Transcripts”…
Posted on: June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
>> Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone and welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability, biweekly podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community, across the globe. I’m your host Ashley Inkumsah and I’m so excited…
Continue reading “What’s Up WID: Disability Inclusion Transcripts”…
Posted on: May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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17 Jan

Kat’s Top Five Innovations at CES 2023

by Kat Zigmont During the first week of January, I traveled to Las Vegas, NV to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as part of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation’s accessibility leaders cohort. We have the privilege of attending…
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16 Dec

WID’s Executive Director & CEO Reflects on WID’s Accomplishments in 2022

by Marcie Roth As 2022 comes to close, I find myself reflecting on a challenging year balanced by measurable progress, growth, and collaboration. With each success, each milestone achieved, I am motivated by disability leaders coming together in a growing…
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In Loving Memory of Hale Zukas

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02 Dec

States Utilize American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Increase Employment for People with Disabilities

By Kate Anderson In March 2021, Congress and President Biden passed the historic American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to provide economic relief from the effects of the pandemic and ongoing recession. Many Americans recall this $1.9 trillion bill as the…
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29 Nov

Why Unrestricted Funds Are Important for Nonprofits

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09 Nov

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…
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13 Apr

Instagram & Body Dysmorphia: How Heavily Edited Photos Cause Mental Illness & Ableism

by Hannah Soyer Social media has been a blessing for many, especially those of us with disabilities who often find it difficult to access various physical spaces due to access barriers. But, like most Internet mediums, social media represents a…
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28 Mar

16 Disabled Women and Femmes You Need to be Following

by Drew Dakessian There have certainly been some well-known disabled women and femmes throughout history, and yet, for too long, they’ve been considered the exception, not the rule. Fortunately, the digital age has empowered women and femmes with disabilities to…
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11 Feb

Dating With A Disability

by Sarah Kim Dating with a disability often comes with unique trials and tribulations. It’s not easy to make a definitive list of advice for dating with a disability, because there is a lot of variation amongst people with disabilities.…
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27 Oct

Ableist Language & Phrases That You May Unknowingly Use

By Drew Dakessian Ableist language is such a prevalent part of our cultural lexicon that even the best-intentioned and most well-informed people — from journalists to scholars to family and friends — often employ it in writing or conversation without…
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Celebrating Ed Roberts Day With A Special Message From WID Co-Founder, Judy Heumann

My name is Judy Heumann, and I’m a proud co-founder of the World Institute on Disability (WID). It’s hard to believe that WID is 40 years old. As I think about WID’s future, I harken back to the early days…
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17 Jan

Kat’s Top Five Innovations at CES 2023

by Kat Zigmont During the first week of January, I traveled to Las Vegas, NV to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as part of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation’s accessibility leaders cohort. We have the privilege of attending…
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