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...]
Education
Built Environment Advocate
Emerson M. Wheeler is a fourth-year MD and MPH student at the University of Vermont, as well as a photographer, writer, and activist. They serve as Accessibility Coordinator for the Medical Student Pride Alliance, a national LGBTQ medical student organization. As a passionate public health professional and graduate student advocating for health equity for communities [click to continue...]
Founder of NechamaMama
Artist, Engineer, Inventor, and Activist with Autism
Director of The Disability Information Network, Writer, Advocate
Educator
Human rights expert, scholar on inclusive and accessible smart cities
Disability and Education Advocate
Disability Inclusion Advocate