Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone. And welcome to a very special episode of, “What’s Up WID,” the World Institute on Disability podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host,…
What’s Up WID: Disabled Women’s Rights in the Congo Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah: What’s Up WID premiered a special edition episode of our podcast available exclusively on our YouTube channel, where Deaf students from Gallaudet University discuss their experiences with disasters in their home countries of Japan and Nigeria. Check out…
Why Investing in Our Planet Will Help Save People with Disabilities
By Dikko Yusuf The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet.” It comes at a time when many facilities and processes, especially in work and education, are being reviewed in light of the pandemic. This gives…
Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA)
Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) An innovative collaboration to match disability-led organizations with global resources before, during, and after disasters. Go to GADRA Now Page (separate tab will open) For four years, the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource…
What’s Up WID: Rebecca Alexander Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah:Hello, everyone. And welcome … Or welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. Ashley Inkumsah:If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley…
Ukrainians with Disabilities Webinar and Transcript
On March 10, 2022, the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration held a webinar where Fight for Right (FFR) provided an update on the situation for Ukrainians with disabilities. Watch the full webinar and click through to read the full transcript.
Winter Accessibility Woes
By Hannah Soyer Winter storms mean limited mobility for everyone––they often serve as reminders that we are powerless to the elements and that our plans to venture out into the world may need to be put on hold. No one,…
WID History
WID has worked on a wide range of projects, legislation, and collaborations over the past 40 years, more than we could hope to cover here! Here are some highlights of the work we have done
COVID-19 Resources
Covid-19 WID joined disability rights, public health, and emergency management experts from across the globe to issue urgent calls to action for immediate strategies and solutions from governments at every level, including local, state, federal, tribal and territorial, to address…
Preparedness, Resiliency, and Equity Resources
Preparedness, Resiliency, and Equity Resources Free disaster preparedness, resiliency, and equity resources for people with disabilities Disasters of all kinds can have devastating and disproportionate impact on people with disabilities. Disaster preparedness and an understanding of the system of health…