What's Up WID Podcast Archives - World Institute on Disability

WID’s Former Executive Director Deborah Kaplan and WID’s current Senior Director of Operations and Deputy Director, Kat Zigmont discuss the past, present and future of accessibility in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language

Bruce Curtis poses for a portrait photo with his hands interlocking and resting on his chin

International disability rights activist and WID’s former International Program Director, Bruce Curtis, reflects on his years in activism alongside Judy Heumann and Ed Roberts and the importance of disability rights activism today. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language

Keri Gray, A Black woman wearing a headwrap, eyeglasses and long sleeved blouse smilles with her left hand on her chin.

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

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…

Disabled climate activist Pauline Castres joins us to discuss the importance of climate policy, justice and activism for people with disabilities. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language

Chloe Hayden smiles with her eyes closed while wearing a flower crown and sparkly dress and long sleeved shirt underneath her dress

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…

Eli Clare, a white man with eyeglasses and a knit sweater on smiles.

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

Amy-Francis Smith smiles while wearing eyeglasses and a suit.

Multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer and access consultant Amy Francis-Smith is discussing why housing accessibility matters. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts

Sheryl Ellis, a white woman wearing a blazer and blouse smiles.

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

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.

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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