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…
Why Unrestricted Funds Are Important for Nonprofits
And why are they are especially important for disability-led organizations like WID By Charlotte Stasio A Season of Giving As 2022 comes to a close and many nonprofit organizations prepare for a new year of strengthening commitments to marginalized populations,…
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…
This Halloween, Remember That Disability Is Not A Costume
It’s never okay to dress up as someone with a disability for Halloween by Sarah Kim What do you plan on dressing up as for Halloween? Some of the most common costumes are typically, ghosts, zombies and witches because Halloween…
How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment for People with Disabilities
By Charlotte Stasio Employment provides income and a sense of purpose for many people, including those who are disabled. The United Nations reports that in developing countries 80% to 90% of disabled people of working age are unemployed, whereas in…
Why Multiply Marginalized People with Disabilities Should be Prioritized Before, During and After Disasters and Emergencies
By Dikko Yusuf Multiply marginalized people with disabilities are those who, in addition to being disabled, also belong to another marginalized group. This includes those who belong to marginalized genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities and/or economic backgrounds. As we observe Preparedness…
Subminimum Wage: What It Is, Why It’s Unjust, and Why It Needs to End
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…
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…
WID Statement on 2022 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
By Moya Shpuntoff As disability leaders review the U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued over the past several weeks, many are concerned about the follow-on impacts. The World Institute on Disability believes that it’s important to voice the concerns of our…