Disability & Philanthropy Forum

Disability Inclusion: Required

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There is no equity without disability. Featuring a compelling mix of personal stories and practical insights from the disability community and the philanthropic sector, each episode of the Disability Inclusion: Required podcast is a call to action for philanthropy to meaningfully work toward disability inclusion, rights, and justice.

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Disability-Inclusive Civic Engagement: A Conversation with Dom Kelly and Jalyn Radziminski 05.09.2023 34:16

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, and Jalyn Radziminski, Founder of Count US IN; Commissioner and Vice Chair for Indiana Disability Rights’ Protection and Advocacy Services, and Director of Engagement at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Tune in for an impactful conversation on why...

Incorporating Disability Into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work: A Conversation with Catarina Rivera 08.08.2023 35:41

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Catarina Rivera, a dynamic disability public speaker and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. Catarina dives into why it's essential to ensure disability isn't overlooked in DEI work and offers an incredible wealth of actionable insights on implementing accessibility and disability-inclusive best practices....

Disability Identity and Pride: A Conversation with Ryan Easterly and Justice Shorter 11.07.2023 38:56

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Ryan Easterly, Executive Director of WITH Foundation, and Justice Shorter, a Disability Justice advocate and international advisor for disability inclusive humanitarian and disaster assistance, for a wide-ranging, poignant conversation on disability pride. Ryan and Justice offer insights into their lived experiences Black...

All About Accessibility: A Conversation with Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy 07.06.2023 29:09

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy. Tune in for an insightful discussion on accessibility--what it means, how to implement it, and why it makes the world a just, equitable place. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artist...

Disability 101: A Conversation with Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities 10.05.2023 36:55

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities. Tune in for an approachable conversation that shines a light on disability and offers insights for wherever you may be on your learning journey. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artist...

Foundation Giving for Disability: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Besser and Sandy Ho 03.04.2023 36:21

For the pilot episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Sandy Ho, Program Director of the Disability Inclusion Fund at Borealis Philanthropy and Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Tune in for a conversation on why it's essential that philanthropy applies a disability lens across all of their operations and grantmaking. Our podcas...