Philip Kahn-Pauli, Director of Federal Policy

Philip Kahn-Pauli, Director of Federal Policy
Philip Kahn-Pauli is the Director of Federal Policy of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. He educates leaders at the federal and state level about best practices to expand opportunities for people with disabilities. Kahn-Pauli coordinated the development and distribution of the People with Disabilities at Work resource guide, the Finding a Job as a Person With a Disability in Los Angeles Toolkit, and numerous other resources for jobseekers with disabilities as well as policymakers. He frequently organizes accessible webinars on best practices, which are attended by workforce boards, agencies, VR, disability organizations, public officials, artists and more – reaching a national audience of more than 2,000. Kahn-Pauli also speaks at national and regional conferences for workforce boards, agencies and professionals.
Kahn-Pauli serves as the co-chair of the Employment and Training Task Force of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD). He works with more than 110 national disability organizations to impact federal policy and move the disability employment agenda forward at the national level. At the state level, Kahn-Pauli advocates for cost effective solutions, replicable models and school-to-work transition programs for youth with disabilities.
Kahn-Pauli’s career in disability began with several years of work at a local nonprofit focused on traumatic brain injury. He holds a master’s degree in social policy and philosophy from the George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver. Raised by a single mother with serious chronic health issues, he is deeply committed to building a better future for people with disabilities.
Contact Philip Kahn-Pauli
Reach Kahn-Pauli at PhilipP@RespectAbility.org.
Are you the boy genius from Unsolved Mysteries ??
Yes that’s him because I compared a spot on his right ear from his segment on “Unsolved Mysteries” to the picture on this website and it’s a 100% perfect match. Looks like he is dedicating his life to helping other people which is not surprising at all given the info about him from the episode.
It’s him. Unsolved Mysteries Wiki said he runs this organization.
Well done Philip, you followed your heart and help people in need.
I just wanted to stop by and see the great things that Kahn-Pauli is up to these days! I admit I saw the Unsolved Mysteries as well and felt so inspired by his amazing compassion he showed at such a young age! I had to find out what he has been up to and Respect Abilities seems to be his perfe t calling! I appreciate that he has focused on such humble endeavours! Such an inspiration!
Wanted to stop and say how proud I am that Philip followed his heart!!!
There are wonderful people in this world and you are one of them Philip!