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Keri Gray, A Black woman wearing a headwrap, eyeglasses and long sleeved blouse smilles with her left hand on her chin.
Posted on: December 9, 2022 December 9, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Keri Gray, a cancer survivor, speaker, CEO of Gray Consulting Group, LLC and founder of the National Alliance of Melanin Disabled Advocates joins us for our latest podcast episode, where she discusses Black-disabled womanhood. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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Headshot photos of Sheri Fink and Marcie Roth
Posted on: November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital” Sheri Fink and WID Executive Director & CEO Marcie Roth discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on people with disabilities, which is…
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Pauline Castres, a white woman with short brown hair smiles for headshot photo.
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
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Chloe Hayden smiles with her eyes closed while wearing a flower crown and sparkly dress and long sleeved shirt underneath her dress
Posted on: August 19, 2022 August 19, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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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Eli Clare, a white man with eyeglasses and a knit sweater on smiles.
Posted on: July 29, 2022 July 29, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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
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Amy-Francis Smith smiles while wearing eyeglasses and a suit.
Posted on: July 9, 2022 July 10, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer and access consultant Amy Francis-Smith is discussing why housing accessibility matters. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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Sheryl Ellis, a white woman wearing a blazer and blouse smiles.
Posted on: June 24, 2022 June 27, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
ADA and HR Facilitator and author Sheryl Ellis is discussing the importance of accessible workplace accommodations and why employers must lead the way in accessibility. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscriptsPurchase Sheryl Ellis’ Book
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Shona Louise a white woman with long wavy brown hair and a white blouse with blue swipes and jeans sits in her power wheelchair. A Pride rainbow is behind her.
Posted on: June 10, 2022 June 10, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Shona Louise, a disabled LGBTQIA+ content creator and accessibility consultant discusses the intersectionality of being LGBTQIA+ and disabled. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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Miguel Quinones, a Black man with a bald head and navy blue suit and pink button down shirt smiles
Posted on: May 19, 2022 May 19, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google User Experience Research Manager and WID Board Member Miguel Quiñones is sharing why digital accessibility benefits people with disabilities and why it should be prioritized. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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Neema Namadamu, a Black woman wearing a beige patterned traditional Congolese headwrap and dress
Posted on: May 13, 2022 May 25, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Congolese disability activist and founder of Hero Women Rising, also known as Maman Shujaa, Neema Namadamu, is discussing how disabled women’s rights are violated in the Congo and why we need to advocate for them. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
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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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08 Dec

In Loving Memory of Hale Zukas

WID joins disabled people and our allies around the globe in mourning the loss of Hale Zukas, an incredibly impactful disability rights advocate and former staff member at the World Institute on Disability for over 30 years. Hale was a…
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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

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,…
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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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23 Jan

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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