Disabled climate activist Pauline Castres joins us to discuss the importance of climate policy, justice and activism for people with disabilities. ListenTranscriptsAmerican Sign Language
Ashley Inkumsah:Welcome or welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability Podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the global disability community. If you’re new here, I’m your host Ashley Inkumsah, and I am super pleased to…
By Sarah Kim On this year’s International Women’s Day, which is celebrating with the theme of Climate Justice and Sustainability, I look back on a major climate event that could’ve very possibly derailed my journey to independence. During my senior…
Emergency, Disaster, and Climate Resilience Resources Free resources for emergency and disaster planning, preparedness, and response Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) The Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) is a collaboration to increase the resources available to…
Emergency, Disaster, and Climate Resilience Services Preparedness Is Smart Business What We Do We are global leaders in disability-inclusive emergency and disaster preparedness. Our experience includes working with small and large organizations and businesses, local, national and international governments, and…
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…
Natali Perilo
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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…
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…
Christina Alfaro
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