What’s Up WID Archive

Welcome to the What’s Up WID blog! Here you will find blog posts discussing current events and hot topics affecting the disability community.
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Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon

Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, now is the time to focus on readiness.  In my…
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June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are you Ready?

June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are You Ready? By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As hurricane season kicks off this June, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared before disaster strikes. At the…
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From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning

From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning By Jacqueline Kelley, Vermont Department of Health I’m a 27-year-old woman, a wheelchair user, and a service dog handler. I’ve been disabled since birth. I grew up in a world that…
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GADRA 2020 – 2030 Impacts and Vision

The Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) Reports Out Powered by WID For four years, the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) has connected organizations worldwide to empower communities during disasters. By fostering partnerships and accelerating resource delivery,…
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Navigating Metro Shutdowns in Washington, DC with Accessibility in Mind

Important Updates on Upcoming Metro Shutdown By Kamilah Martin-Proctor, WID Board of Directors Member From December 20 to December 30, Metro will implement a major construction project to improve tracks, signaling, and create a smoother ride for customers. As part…
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GADRA Activates to Support Disability-Led Organization in Cameroon

GADRA activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to the February 22, 2024 fire at Bamenda Main Market in the North West region of Cameroon. By supporting the Community Creative Center a disability-led organization in the impacted region, GADRA is…
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Disability Inclusion at CES while marking 100 years of the Consumer Electronics Association

In 2024, Disability Inclusion took center stage at CES! By Kat Zigmont WID again had the privilege of attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as part of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation‘s Accessibility Leaders cohort. This year was the…
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