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Vaccine Hunting Shows Disability Is Vast
Vaccine Hunting Shows Disability Is Vast
Recently, Illinois opened the vaccine to people with underlying conditions and disabilities, and I joined Chicago’s Vaccine Hunters…
Emily Blum
Mar 23, 2021
The Practice of Disability Pride
The Practice of Disability Pride
By: Kevin Irvine
Disability Lead
Jul 10, 2020
Mapping Our Paths Towards Liberation
Mapping Our Paths Towards Liberation
Disability Justice in the Fight for Racial Equity Day 4 Recap
Disability Lead
Nov 16, 2020
Uphold the ADA and Commit to Employees and Leaders with Disabilities
Uphold the ADA and Commit to Employees and Leaders with Disabilities
This piece was originally published in Crain’s Chicago Business on July 27, 2020.
Emily Blum
Jul 28, 2020
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Juneteenth: Reflections and Reckonings
Juneteenth: Reflections and Reckonings
by Emily Blum
Disability Lead
Jun 25, 2021
We Are Disability Lead: Event Highlights
We Are Disability Lead: Event Highlights
As this was our first program under our newly rebranded identity, we knew we had to make a smashing impression! With an inspiring message…
Disability Lead
Jun 25, 2021
We are Disability Lead
We are Disability Lead
Six years ago, a few determined people frustrated with the lack of people with disabilities in leadership positions created a…
Disability Lead
Jun 25, 2021
Congratulations Ather Sharif!
Congratulations Ather Sharif!
Recipient of our Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Established In Honor of Michael W. Ferro Jr.
Disability Lead
Apr 9, 2021
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month
A look back on our incredible guests of 2020
Disability Lead
Mar 29, 2021
We Draw the Lines
We Draw the Lines
Members Briefing Recap
Disability Lead
Feb 11, 2021
A Day of Reflection
A Day of Reflection
Our Commitment to Racial Healing
Emily Blum
Jan 18, 2021
Our Past, Our Present, Our Future
Our Past, Our Present, Our Future
A recap of our End-of-Year event
Disability Lead
Dec 18, 2020
Building Disability Leadership into 2021: Our New Fellows and Members!
Building Disability Leadership into 2021: Our New Fellows and Members!
On December 8th, ADA 25 Advancing Leadership announced its class of 16 Fellows for 2021! These accomplished leaders represent a…
Disability Lead
Dec 9, 2020
Entrepreneurial Leader? Member of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership?
Entrepreneurial Leader? Member of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership?
Apply to win our Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Established in Honor of Michael Ferro
Disability Lead
Nov 17, 2020
Setting an Equity Agenda: A City Hall Perspective
Setting an Equity Agenda: A City Hall Perspective
Disability Justice in the Fight for Racial Equity Day 3 Recap
Disability Lead
Oct 30, 2020
Building Intersectional Movements
Building Intersectional Movements
Disability Justice in the Fight for Racial Equity Day 2 Recap
Disability Lead
Oct 22, 2020
From Access to Liberation: Race and Disability, Racism and Ableism
From Access to Liberation: Race and Disability, Racism and Ableism
Disability Justice in the Fight For Racial Equity
Disability Lead
Oct 8, 2020
Power and Justice — the 2020 Census
Power and Justice — the 2020 Census
People with disabilities are an intersectional cross-identity group — we are one of the largest minority populations and counting — and we…
(A)lex (P)erez-(G)arcia
Sep 28, 2020
Crowning My Disability Pride
Crowning My Disability Pride
By: Nicole Kelly
Disability Lead
Sep 11, 2020
Disability, Voter Suppression, and Becoming a Warrior for Democracy
Disability, Voter Suppression, and Becoming a Warrior for Democracy
In partnership with Fair Fight featuring Stacey Abrams
Disability Lead
Sep 4, 2020
Leadership for a New Age
Leadership for a New Age
By: Cindy Aaronson
Disability Lead
Aug 26, 2020
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century
In Disability Visibility, the latest installment in our Disability Power Series, we aimed a spotlight on some of our favorite human beings…
Disability Lead
Aug 7, 2020
Crip Camp: Building Power to Create Culture Change
Crip Camp: Building Power to Create Culture Change
Like pretty much everyone else, we were blown away by Crip Camp, a Netflix documentary produced by the Obamas that follows several…
Disability Lead
Jul 22, 2020
Going Virtual!
Going Virtual!
Each year, Advancing Leadership selects 16–20 Fellows to participate in the Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership program for…
Disability Lead
Jul 3, 2020
Meet Our New Board Members!
Meet Our New Board Members!
Drum Roll, please…
Disability Lead
Jun 24, 2020
The Power of Our Networks
The Power of Our Networks
As part of our two-day virtual Leadership retreat for our 2020 Fellows, we held a panel on the subject of networking. This panel…
Disability Lead
Jun 16, 2020
Film, Memoir, and Heumann Perspectives
Film, Memoir, and Heumann Perspectives
A Disability Power Series Event
Disability Lead
Jun 10, 2020
Becoming Empowered
Becoming Empowered
By Michelle Friedman
Disability Lead
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Hits Disabled Community Harder but May Provide New Opportunities for Inclusiveness
COVID-19 Hits Disabled Community Harder but May Provide New Opportunities for Inclusiveness
by Kevin Irvine
Disability Lead
May 14, 2020
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