Operations Archives - World Institute on Disability

Megan Mulcahy

Megan Mulcahy
Accessibility and Universal Design Manager
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Department: Accessibility Solutions, Operations

Specialty: Accessibility, Accessibility Accommodations, Administration, Focus Groups, Organization, Surveys, Universal Design, User Testing

Heather Duncan

Heather Duncan
Chief Strategy Officer
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Department: Operations, Senior Leadership

Specialty: Administration, Grant writing, Organization, Project management, Proposals, Strategic Plan implementation, Strategy

Caradwen Braskat

Caradwen Braskat
Finance Manager
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Department: Finance, Operations

Specialty: Accounting, Audits, Budget management, Contracts, Finance, Grants, Operations, Payroll

Kat Zigmont

Kat Zigmont
Chief Operations Officer
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Department: Accessibility Solutions, Operations, Senior Leadership

Specialty: Accessibility, HR, International Fellowships, Leadership, Technology

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…

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…

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…