“Disability inclusion creates synergistic innovation in organizations, and the world in which we live.”
– Carla Boyd
Carla Boyd, a faithful ally to people with disabilities, is the Arizona State Representative for RespectAbility’s Volunteer Corps.
She played an instrumental role in coordinating and facilitating RespectAbility’s Empowerment Training for Female College Students with Disabilities focused on advocacy skills and preparing attendees for civic engagement. The adult and student participants had great dialogue, Carla recalled, and they were grateful for the information they learned from the webinar. Carla currently is promoting RespectAbility’s National Leadership Program within her network of students and disability professionals. [continue reading…]