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The ZeroCon22 Fireside Chats were short and casual conversations on topics related to Accessibility. This session was part of the Zero Project Conference 2022 (ZeroCon22) — organized by the Zero Project, and broadcast from the United Nations Office at Vienna, Austria. ZeroCon22 spanned three days (February 23-25, 2022) and was centered around the theme of [click to continue...]

Read the transcript Matan Koch met with Rabbi Charles Sherman of Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, a small congregation in Pennsylvania with a dedicated Disability Inclusion Committee. Rabbi Sherman asked intriguing questions that prompted Matan to share about his disability, his experience as a Rabbi’s son, and his journey through the world of Jewish inclusion.

Read the transcript CJE SeniorLife partnered with RespectAbility to put on this JDAIM event. The program challenged attendees to look at the implicit bias that organizations communicate from basic website design, employment applications, job descriptions and throughout the entire job application process. The program highlighted what a person with a disability experiences before they even [click to continue...]

Download the PowerPoint Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley, Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, and RespectAbility hosted a virtual town hall forum on disability and inclusion in our Jewish Community. This 1.5-hour discussion was open to everyone, and individuals with disabilities were encouraged to attend. JFS Disability Liaison Amanda Thomas, Ph.D., joined moderators [click to continue...]

In February, Tzedek Box partnered with RespectAbility to focus on Disability Justice and Access. With hosts Dena Robinson and Darin Lim Yankowitz, attendees heard from leaders of RespectAbility, “a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower [click to continue...]

Aaron Wolf, an award-winning actor, director, speaker, and activist uses his creative voice to tell stories from the heart, that entertain and matter. He is the co-founder of Howling Wolf Productions. Some of his work include the Academy Award® shortlisted film Restoring Tomorrow, and TAR, the theatrical throwback thriller that came out last year staring [click to continue...]

Presented in Partnership with DreamWorks Animation Read the transcript Have you seen DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar: A Little Wild on Hulu or Peacock TV yet? For six seasons, RespectAbility Vice Chair Delbert Whetter, along with Jevon Whetter and Justin Maurer, consulted on this series, which includes a deaf character who uses sign language; the character’s sister also signs. [click to continue...]

A Conversation with Disabled Creatives and Advocates, Tatiana Lee and Lesley Hennen Read the transcript Navigating the Entertainment industry can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for anyone. And when you’re a person with multiple underrepresented identities, disability included, the feeling of burnout can become real very quickly. This event was a conversation between RespectAbility [click to continue...]

When we think of diversity in the arts, do we consider the 1-in-5 people who live with a disability? Due to a lack of accessibility and stigma, artists with disabilities rarely get to take the stage to tell their own stories. This event featured a conversation with industry leaders about writing for disabled voices. Moderator: [click to continue...]

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