Ariel Simms (they/she) is the President and CEO of RespectAbility, a nonprofit that fights for equity and advances opportunity for people with disabilities. With a lifelong commitment to advocating for marginalized communities, Simms brings a unique perspective to the table as a queer and multiply disabled leader. Simms has worked tirelessly to promote inclusion and [click to continue...]
Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Haley Moss’ parents were told that she might not ever finish high school or earn a driver’s license. Today she is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, keynote speaker, educator, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges. Haley is a consultant [click to continue...]
Outgoing President, The Hearing Loss Association of America, Los Angeles Chapter
Artist, Engineer, Inventor, and Activist with Autism
Emmy-Nominated Producer and Co-Founder, Slamdance Film Festival Unstoppable program
Business Professional and Queer/Disability Advocate
Courtney Munnings is from Springfield, Massachusetts. She studied Chemistry and Spanish at Temple University and received her J.D. from the Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey. Courtney spent 8 years practicing as an attorney at the Philadelphia and Princeton offices of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, where she defended companies in complex civil litigation. She [click to continue...]
Director of The Disability Information Network, Writer, Advocate
Engineer for Bausch & Lomb
Human rights expert, scholar on inclusive and accessible smart cities
