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Headshot photos of Deborah Kaplan and Kat Zigmont smiling
Posted on: May 18, 2023 May 17, 2023 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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
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Bruce Curtis poses for a portrait photo with his hands interlocking and resting on his chin
Posted on: April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
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
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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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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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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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23 May

People With Mental Illnesses Are Not Inherently Dangerous

By Kate Anderson People with mental illnesses have often been painted with a broad stroke as being “dangerous” by the media and societies around the world. This ableist depiction, which has increased in recent years with the frequent mass shootings…
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12 May

How to Be a Good Ally to Disabled People 

By Drew Dakessian The Oxford American Dictionary defines ‘ally’ as “a person or organization that actively supports the rights of a marginalized group without being a member of it.” The operative word here is ‘actively.’ Being a good ally to…
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30 Mar

How Anti-Trans Legislation Hurts Disabled People

By Charlotte Stasio  Conservative politicians in the United States are increasingly targeting and criminalizing the lives of gender-diverse people. Rising anti-transgender legislation represents one front of an alarming global trend towards fascism, which has deep roots in ableism. There are…
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22 Feb

Why Black Disabled History Matters

By Dikko Yusuf Black disabled history is an aspect of Black history, which informs world history. Black History Month is officially celebrated every year in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the UK. During this month, we celebrate the achievements of…
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21 Feb

12 Black Disabled Activists and Advocates You Need to be Following

By Charlotte Stasio Centering the stories of Black disabled people is essential to achieving our vision of a world in which people with disabilities live freely, where access, inclusion, equity, and resilience are embedded throughout every global community. As we…
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30 Mar

How Anti-Trans Legislation Hurts Disabled People

By Charlotte Stasio  Conservative politicians in the United States are increasingly targeting and criminalizing the lives of gender-diverse people. Rising anti-transgender legislation represents one front of an alarming global trend towards fascism, which has deep roots in ableism. There are…
Continue reading “How Anti-Trans Legislation Hurts Disabled People”…
21 Feb

12 Black Disabled Activists and Advocates You Need to be Following

By Charlotte Stasio Centering the stories of Black disabled people is essential to achieving our vision of a world in which people with disabilities live freely, where access, inclusion, equity, and resilience are embedded throughout every global community. As we…
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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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Transcript: About WID in 90 Seconds

The World Institute on Disability, WID, advances the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities. Founded by disabled activists Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Joan Leon and based in the US since 1983, WID is one of the first research…
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25 May

40th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo

We are pleased to welcome Wells Fargo as our Presenting Sponsor of our 40th Anniversary celebration! Through their sponsorship, the Wells Fargo Foundation will provide vital funding to support WID’s Strategic Planning Sessions, a cornerstone of WID’s year-long 40th Anniversary…
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