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…
Happy 2024, everyone! The World Institute on Disability is pleased to share our new Executive Committee members leading our Board of Directors in 2024: A huge thank you to our previous Board of Directors Executive Committee members: Board Chair, Susan…
The World Institute on Disability is heartbroken to share the passing of our board member, Lorrell Kilpatrick, on December 1, 2023 at the age of 46, following an unexpected medical emergency. Lorrell was an impactful and vibrant leader and activist…
: World Institute on Disability 40th Anniversary Virtual Celebration presented by Wells Fargo. We’d like to start by sharing a quick video that explains our current work. [VIDEO VOICEOVER: The World Institute on Disability, WID, advances the rights and opportunities…
WID is pleased to announce The Global Heumann Fellowship Inaugural Cohort applications are now open! This program aims to honor the legacy of our co-founder, Judy Heumann, by developing exemplary, global disability activists to lead equitable, inclusive, and just societies…
WID Board Member and Coordinator of Advocacy Services at Everybody Counts, Inc., Lorrell D. Kilpatrick is discussing her activism work pertaining to the intersections of race, disability, policing, and Black-disabled liberation. ListenTranscriptAmerican Sign Language
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 and the global disability community. If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley Inkumsah. And today I’m…
When and where? Date: November 7, 2023 Time: 12 PM Eastern Time/4 PM UTC Duration: 60 minutes Platform: Zoom Webinar ASL and captioning will be provided. Requests for additional accommodations can be made through our registration form. Event Details For…
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by honoring WID, recognizing our 40th anniversary as a global organization rooted in the rich history of activism and rights movements in Alameda County,…
WID is pleased to announce The Global Heumann Fellowship! This program aims to honor the legacy of our co-founder, Judy Heumann, by developing exemplary, global disability activists to lead equitable, inclusive, and just societies for all. With special thanks to…