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Disability Lead
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2014
VISION: People with disabilities will lead with power and influence for full participation and equal opportunity as a vital part of the civic fabric in the Chicago region.
MISSION: To increase civic engagement and diverse leadership in the Chicago region by developing and building a network of leaders with disabilities - consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MISSION: To increase civic engagement and diverse leadership in the Chicago region by developing and building a network of leaders with disabilities - consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Disability Power Series Featuring Xian Horn
A conversation with Xian Horn, a dynamic advocate, speaker, and non-profit founder. Xian, a joyful half-Asian woman with Cerebral Palsy, is the founder of Give Beauty Wings, a non-profit organization focused on fostering self-esteem and self-discovery.
At the end of the conversation, Disability Lead announces their 2025 Institute Fellows cohort.
Learn more about Disability Lead at www.disabilitylead.org
At the end of the conversation, Disability Lead announces their 2025 Institute Fellows cohort.
Learn more about Disability Lead at www.disabilitylead.org
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Introducing Our 2025 Fellows
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Disability Lead proudly presents the 2025 Institute Fellows, featuring 19 emerging leaders with disabilities who have been selected for our year-long leadership fellowship. The Institute is the only national program focused on developing leaders with disabilities, providing opportunities for civic engagement and leadership growth. Meet and learn more about our 2025 Fellows in this video! Follow...
Disability Lead Storyteling Event 2024
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If society only knows one kind of story about disability, how does that create the misunderstandings, fears, and stereotypes that make our lives as disabled people difficult? How can we disrupt these myths through authentic storytelling and build more inclusive communities rooted in connections? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We know that sharing stories about our ex...
Disability Power Series Featuring Dior Vargas
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A conversation with Dior Vargas, a Queer Latina Feminist and mental health activist. ASL interpretation and closed captioning is available throughout the video. Warning: This interview briefly discusses suicidal ideation. Dior addresses this at 9:00 - 13:30. We urge caution for those triggered by this topic. Learn more about Disability Lead at www.disabilitylead.org
Storytelling with Disability Lead: October 2023
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In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability Lead created our second-ever Storytelling Event in October of 2023, sharing stories of the experiences of disabled people, which is critical to creating workplaces that support us in showing up authentically. Disability Lead's Storytelling Event Series is our way of challenging the stories that society tells themselves...
Storytelling with Disability Lead: July 2023
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If society only knows one kind of story about disability, how does that create the misunderstandings, fears, and stereotypes that make our lives as disabled people difficult? How can we interrupt these myths through authentic storytelling and build more inclusive communities rooted in connections? In this virtual event, we’ll hear stories of disabled leadership from some of our 2023 Fellows. We...
Post Roe Realities
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Planned Parenthood Illinois Action; University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)’s Institute on Disability & Human Development, UIC Disability Cultural Center, and UIC Women’s Leadership & Resource Center; Disability Lead; National Network of Abortion Funds; and Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition hosted a webinar on how the fall of Roe v Wade directly impacts the disability community and wh...
A Word from Our Executive Director
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Image Description: Emily Blum is a white female with long brown hair. Emily is wearing glasses and purple floral blouse in a room with a colorful portrait in the background and some books to the left of her. She is speaking in front of her camera giving a statement to encourage viewers to take our evaluation survey. CC: Hello! As you may have noticed, we’re currently requesting YOUR support and...
Demystifying Disability with Emily Ladau and Kelly Dawson
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Last month’s Disability Power Series looked a bit different as we tuned in to a discussion between friends who are artists, creators, and advocates. We invited advocate and media consultant Kelly Dawson and author and activist Emily Ladau for an engaging conversation. Aside from being real-life friends, Emily and Kelly have challenged the status quo by sharing their stories of being disabled. K...
Daniella Mazzio's 2022 BoardLead Interview
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Daniella Mazzio's 2022 BoardLead Interview
Megan Doherty's 2022 BoardLead Interview
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Megan Doherty's 2022 BoardLead Interview
DISABILITY POWER SERIES: A Conversation on Art, Disability, and the Body with Riva L. and Sandie Y.
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This DISABILITY POWER SERIES episode discusses with Chicago artists Riva Lehrer and Sandie Yi whose visual and multimedia work has explored and celebrated disability culture and the disabled body. Both artists have redefined what it means to be disabled and, through their art, have offered a rich understanding of the beauty and creativity that is inherent in disabled lives. Catch the recording ...
CESSA: Colaborando por la equidad racial y la justicia por discapacidad
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La Ley de Apoyo y Servicios de Emergencia Comunitaria (CESSA) es un proyecto de ley histórico que fue posible gracias al liderazgo de Access Living en asociación con defensores de la justicia racial. Como demuestra CESSA, cuando abordamos las opresiones sistémicas de manera colaborativa, estamos preparados para hacer un cambio. Es por eso que lanzamos Collab y nuestro objetivo es forjar una aso...
CESSA-Collaborating for Racial Equity and Disability Justice
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The Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA) is a landmark bill made possible by the leadership of Access Living in partnership with racial justice advocates. As CESSA demonstrates, when we approach systemic oppressions collaboratively, we stand to make a change. It’s why we launched the Collab and our goal is to forge lasting and strong partnership across social justice issues to b...
Disability Lead Fellow and Ambassador Sergio Alfaro
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Disability Lead Fellow and Ambassador Sergio Alfaro
Disability Power Series Featuring Tammy Duckworth
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Disability Power Series Featuring Tammy Duckworth
Disability Power Series: We Are Disability Lead
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Disability Power Series: We Are Disability Lead
DISABILITY POWER SERIES: Disability Visibility
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DISABILITY POWER SERIES: Disability Visibility
Powerful, incisive, and empowering, Gizelle! You weave together the systems of oppression beautifully. Truly, a masterclass! Thank you ❤.
I love this enlightening conversation for all. The honesty and wisdom shared is appreciated.
Thank you
Don't Murder Your Children.
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Thank you!
Aphasia!
Gutes Video! du nach Kooperation fragen?
Great vid! Congrats to Access Living & all the disability rights advocates who are working collaboratively with the City of Chicago, funders, employers & other business leaders to celebrate but also look forward to the next 25 yrs!