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
What’s Up WID: LGBTQIA and Disability Intersectionality
Shona Louise, a disabled LGBTQIA+ content creator and accessibility consultant discusses the intersectionality of being LGBTQIA+ and disabled. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
What’s Up WID: Why Digital Accessibility Matters
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
What’s Up WID: Disabled Women’s Rights in the Congo
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
What’s Up WID: Supporting Ukrainians with Disabilities
Tanya Herasymova, project manager for Fight For Right, a Ukrainian disability rights organization, is discussing how the ongoing war is impacting Ukrainians with disabilities and how you can provide support. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language (Photo by Stine Heilmann)
What’s Up WID: Mental Health in the Disability Community
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…
What’s Up WID: Accessibility, Community Inclusion and the Life of Helen Keller
Rebecca Alexander, award-winning author, psychotherapist and disability advocate is discussing accessibility, community inclusion and the documentary American Masters: Becoming Helen Keller, which chronicles the life of Helen Keller. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts
What’s Up WID: Deaf Youth Disaster Experiences & Action
Special edition episode of our What’s Up WID Podcast, we are concluding our Deaf-Led Disaster Resilience series in collaboration with Gallaudet University with Deaf youth discussing the impacts of disasters in their countries and recommendations on how to address the…
What’s Up WID: Disability Justice in Kenya
Kenyan WID Fellow Angeline Akai-Lodi is discussing her experiences as a Blind woman living in Kenya and how she hopes to use the knowledge she has gained from working with WID to continue to advocate for people with disabilities. ListenAmerican…
What’s Up WID: Demystifying Disability
Emily Ladau, disability rights activist and author is discussing her new book “Demystifying Disability” and the importance of allyship for the disability community. ListenAmerican Sign LanguageTranscripts