1. [Virtual] Join us at our event on Thursday, September 24: Elevate Your Energy: Low-Pressure Movement for Every Body.

2. Check out the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List honorees.

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get your “Disability is Not a Bad Word” merch!

   2. Geared toward allies, employers, and organizations, take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Thursday, September 24: Elevate Your Energy: Low-Pressure Movement for Every Body with Tony Jacobsen

Many of us in the disability and chronic illness communities are conditioned to protect our bodies rather than strengthen them, which can make traditional fitness feel intimidating or overly intense. Join certified personal trainer Tony Jacobsen for a welcoming introduction to the Energy Elevator format, a zero judgment experience built for every body that focuses entirely on what you CAN do. We will follow a simple and fun schedule starting with a safe, inclusive 30-minute workout encompassing cardio and mobility/stretch work with seated and standing options. Afterward, we will jump into a short, grounded motivational talk on overcoming the fear of movement and building physical and mental consistency, wrapping up with an open Q&A session where you can ask Tony anything about adapting fitness, modifications, or navigating movement with a disability.

Tony Jacobsen is an author, motivational speaker, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer who has spent the last 8 years delivering virtual adaptive fitness training. Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and having experienced roughly 80 fractures throughout his life, Tony teaches entirely from deep lived experience and authority. Through his coaching and his weekly online class, The Energy Elevator, he helps individuals with physical limitations reduce pressure and build physical and mental consistency on their own terms. Tony is the author of “Disable Your Disability” and “Advice to Be #UNBREAKABLE!” In addition to fitness coaching, he enjoys empowering audiences through motivational talks and unique DJ experiences that guide people toward feeling more capable, supported, and connected to their bodies. Based in Southern California, Tony works daily to make the wellness landscape genuinely representative, inclusive, and accessible to all.

1. When: Thursday, September 24 | 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Keisha Greaves launched a newsletter for Girls Chronically Rock. Sign up here!

2. Sarah Todd Hammer announced her new role with Champions Community Foundation.

3. Keely Cat-Wells discussed the importance of intersectionality in Disabled identity.

4. Marisa Hamamoto announced her disability-inclusive photography project, Possibility.

5. Lilly Grossman wrote about the invisible ceiling of limits placed on those with disabilities.

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Detroit, MI (October 6).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Apply for a press fellowship.

2. Female founders can check out multiple grants.

3. Speak at an event aimed at connecting professionals.

4. Lead a Facilitator Learning Series.

5. Black and Brown women with disabilities are invited to share their perspectives.

6. Apply to a social justice lab.

7. Share your story about why reproductive access matters.

8. Apply to be a TEDx Speaker in Austin.

1. Our event with MusiCares originally scheduled for August 11 has been postponed.

2. Check out the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List honorees.

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get your “Disability is Not a Bad Word” merch!

   2. Geared toward allies, employers, and organizations, take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} POSTPONED: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares)

The event with MusiCares originally scheduled for this Tuesday, August 11 has been postponed and will be rescheduled. We appreciate your understanding.

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. David Younger wrote about managing mental health and energy movement with a disability.

2. Alvaro Silberstein’s company, Wheel the World, announced a new partnership to better serve travelers with disabilities.

3. Catarina Rivera discussed the significance of a disability stock photo collection.

4. Amelia Hall will be launching an accessibility advice chat for her subscribers.

5. Dennis Tran was featured in Cold Tea Collective.

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Detroit, MI (October 6).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Apply for Kickstarter’s $1M creator fund.

2. Write a column for a magazine.

3. California: Join the Board of Disability Rights.

4. Sign up for an entrepreneurship program.

5. Be a guest on Oprah’s podcast.

6. Apply for a scholarship to attend a disability-focused housing summit.

7. Get funding for your projects.

1. [Virtual] Join us at our event on Tuesday, August 11: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares).

2. Check out the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List honorees.

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get your “Disability is Not a Bad Word” merch!

   2. Geared toward allies, employers, and organizations, take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tuesday, August 11: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares)

This session introduces music industry professionals to the wellness, mental health, and financial support resources available through MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of The Recording Academy. Andrea will briefly share about her role as a MusiCares Ambassador, and Wade will share clear, practical information on who MusiCares serves, what programs are available, and how music industry professionals can access care and support. The session includes a brief overview followed by time for questions.

Wade Johnson Jr. is the Director of Community and Outreach at MusiCares, where he leads national initiatives that connect music professionals with mental health, financial assistance, addiction recovery, and other critical support services. A Jacksonville, Florida native, Wade has spent more than a decade building partnerships and expanding access to resources in underserved communities. His work has helped young Black men become published Harvard authors, earn national media recognition on Good Morning America, and met President Barack Obama during his final term in office. Today, Wade collaborates with artists, industry leaders, and community organizations to advance wellness across the music industry. Passionate about the power of music to change lives, he brings a unique perspective on community engagement, equity, and creating meaningful partnerships that drive lasting impact.

1. When: Tuesday, August 11 | 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Keely Cat-Wells wrote an article for Forbes about America’s only research center for disabled parents facing closure.

2. Arielle Dance authored two Diversability blog posts: interviews with musician Doctor Noize and author Alan Carrigan.

3. Catarina Rivera shared a video highlighting the importance of nondisabled allyship for Disability Pride Month.

4. Lilly Grossman announced that she is seeking literary representation for her forthcoming book, The Quiet Parts of Disability.

5. Keisha Greaves penned a blog post expressing gratitude and support for her Haitian caregivers affected by recent immigration policies.

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Detroit, MI (October 6).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Join a journalism fellowship.

2. Level up your nonprofit.

3. Share your story on a podcast.

4. Educational storytellers: win $10,000.

5. Submit a workshop proposal for a conference.

6. Submit your film to a disability film festival.

7. Apply for a disability justice film lab.

8. Be a speaker at a women’s conference.

1. Announcing the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List honorees.

2. [Virtual] Join us at our event on Tuesday, August 11: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares).

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Tag a Los Angeles area addiction recovery nonprofit to receive a $500 microgrant (deadline: Sunday, July 26).

   2. Get your “Disability is Not a Bad Word” merch!

   3. Geared toward allies, employers, and organizations, take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion.

Meet the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List

Meet the 2026 #D30DisList

After receiving almost 500 nominations for more than 160 disability leaders, our D-30 Selection Committee helped us finalize our list to highlight the work of 30 individuals with disabilities. We know this list is not comprehensive of all the disabled people doing great work. Still, we hope that this can be a catalyst for continuing to advance disability inclusion, leadership, and representation at all levels.

2026 D-30 Disability Impact List honorees by the numbers:

• Age range: 24-63 (median age: 38)

• Number of countries represented: 12

• Gender identity: 60% Woman, 33% Man, 7% nonbinary

• Black: 43%, non-Black people of color: 40%, LGBTQIA+: 23%

• Disability status: 100% disabled, 86% with non-apparent disabilities

Read the blog post announcement

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tuesday, August 11: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares)

This session introduces music industry professionals to the wellness, mental health, and financial support resources available through MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of The Recording Academy. Andrea will briefly share about her role as a MusiCares Ambassador, and Wade will share clear, practical information on who MusiCares serves, what programs are available, and how music industry professionals can access care and support. The session includes a brief overview followed by time for questions.

Wade Johnson Jr. is the Director of Community and Outreach at MusiCares, where he leads national initiatives that connect music professionals with mental health, financial assistance, addiction recovery, and other critical support services. A Jacksonville, Florida native, Wade has spent more than a decade building partnerships and expanding access to resources in underserved communities. His work has helped young Black men become published Harvard authors, earn national media recognition on Good Morning America, and met President Barack Obama during his final term in office. Today, Wade collaborates with artists, industry leaders, and community organizations to advance wellness across the music industry. Passionate about the power of music to change lives, he brings a unique perspective on community engagement, equity, and creating meaningful partnerships that drive lasting impact.

1. When: Tuesday, August 11 | 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Member spotlight: Gábor Luci. #DLCwin

2. Denny Burke reviewed Tracy Coval’s book, An Untethered Truth. #DLCwin

3. Infinite Flow Dance (founded by Marisa Hamamoto) premiered “Back to the Boyband”.

4. Jennifer Gasner is giving away four books by disabled authors (deadline: July 31, 2026).

5. Nico Meyering wrote a piece for The Philadelphia Citizen: What Philadelphia Loses When We Lose Our Disabled Leaders.

6. Haley Moss served on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Accessibility Advisory Board.

7. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Detroit, MI (October 6).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Join a paid content creator program.

2. Receive a grant for artists.

3. Attend a culinary cruise.

4. Speak at a virtual summit in September.

5. Volunteer with LA28 using our code.

6. Submit a paper for a virtual conference.

1. You’re invited to ~ CreateSparks Disability Pride Celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter, 1827 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770.

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

{In-person} Saturday, July 18: CreateSparks Disability Pride Celebration!

1. When: Saturday, July 18, 2-5pm

2. Where: Walmart Supercenter, 1827 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770

   RSVP here

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Marisa Hamamoto‘s org, Infinite Flow Dance, is hosting a flashmob event with WalMart on July 18 from 2-5pm in Rosemead, CA.

2. Jennifer Gasner read her poem, “Ode to my wheelchair.”

3. Wendy Lu hosted a book event about her new middle-grade theater novel, Casting April.

4. David Younger wrote about what freedom would feel like for him in his disabled body.

5. Emily Ladau spoke at Disability ReFramed: Celebrating Our Childhood on TV.

6. Preorder Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in paperback, available October 13, 2026.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Submit your art to a competition for disabled artists.

2. Answer a call for papers for a disability studies conference.

3. Join a research fellowship dedicated to athletes’ mental health.

4. Bay Area: Speak about publishing a memoir.

5. Apply for adaptive sports equipment.

6. Apply to speak at a grief and life after loss conference.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Tuesday, July 14: The Early Years Writing Workshop (led by a DLC member!)

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tuesday, July 14: The Early Years Writing Workshop with Wendy Lu

In this creative writing workshop, we will generate new work using writing prompts that take us back to our childhood and our formative years. We’ll discuss storytelling inspired by memories, and attendees will have the option to share their work. The workshop will be facilitated by Wendy Lu, author of “Casting April” and a former honoree of the D-30 Disability Impact List. We’ll end with a Q&A on writing and publishing.

Wendy Lu (she/her) is an award-winning journalist, a children’s book author, and a global speaker on disability representation in the media. She is a deputy editor at The New York Times and a board member for the National Center on Disability & Journalism. Previously, she made Diversability’s D-30 Disability Impact List and Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for her efforts to improve disability coverage. Wendy is the author of “Casting April,” a middle-grade novel from Penguin Random House about a girl who is determined to land the starring role in her school’s play — except nobody believes she can do it because of her disability. Wendy lives in New York with her husband, Andrew, and their turtle, Little Cloud.

1. When: Tuesday, July 14 | 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Marisa Hamamoto‘s org, Infinite Flow Dance, is hosting a flashmob event with WalMart on July 18 from 2-5pm in Rosemead, CA.

2. Nieta Greene was on a livestream with Nick Paro and Dr. Eric Lullove on the Olmstead DOJ Memo.

3. Alvaro Silberstein discussed the importance of accessible travel.

4. Catarina Rivera shared her experience of deciding not to go to Cannes Lions due to challenges she faces as a deafblind person.

5. Sarah Todd Hammer posted a video guide for self-advocacy.

6. Keisha Greaves announced a support group for those who have caregivers.

7. Dr. Xenia Barnes issued a call for speakers for her summit.

8. Tiffany Yu is holding a signed book giveaway. PreorderThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto in paperback, available October 13, 2026.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Apply to an experience for those with rare diseases.

2. Receive up to $14,000 to advance disability research.

3. Get on stage in front of a room full of female founders.

4. Creators: Collaborate with NASA.

5. Submit for a leadership and impact award.

6. Writers: Share your experiences with disability.

7. Speak on a disability podcast.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Wednesday, June 17: From the First Word to Print! The Writing and Publishing Journey (led by two DLC members!)

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   2. We received 164 nominations for the 7th annual D-30 Disability Impact List!

   3. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   4. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Wednesday, June 17: From the First Word to Print! The Writing and Publishing Journey with Jennifer Chassman Browne and Jennifer Gasner

Jenn and Jen will share their processes, successes, and challenges in moving from the idea for a book, to the actual publication! They will discuss the steps that they took to form their ideas, take on the interviews and writing process, reach out for book participants, write and rewrite, and navigate the publishing process.

Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old. For most of her professional life, she has been an English teacher and school leader, and has loved the time that she spent with the teenagers that she taught, many of whom she still has in her life. In her work as a DEI and Disability Advocate, Jenn educates people about the strengths and gifts that people with disabilities have. She also helps people to understand that those living with disabilities need allies, systems, and structures that ensure their access and inclusion. Jenn has also earned certification as a listener poet and is invested in using poetry and storytelling to help build connections between people and to aid in the development of empathy, understanding, and belonging.

1. When: Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Andrea Jennings cerebrated the unveiling of Disability Joy Suite, a disability-led live musical suite.

2. Amelia Hall wrote a piece about discussing your children’s differences with them.

3. Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes was featured on Here and Now.

4. Keely Cat-Wells opened up about the realities of managing life with chronic illnesses.

5. Emily Ladau shared the aftermath of having her wheelchair destroyed by an airline.

6. Preorder Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in paperback, available October 13, 2026.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Share your story as a woman in STEM.

2. Apply to a disabled BIPOC storytelling cohort.

3. Apply for an artists’ residency program.

4. SoCal creators: Join PBS’ storytelling initiative.

5. Nominate someone neurodiverse for an award.

6. Get featured in a docuseries.

7. Creators: Collaborate with NASA.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Tuesday, May 12: Learning While Laughing: Using Humor to Unlock Understanding with Danielle Connolly

2. Nominations are now open for the 7th annual D-30 Disability Impact List through May 19, 2026.

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tuesday, May 12: Learning While Laughing: Using Humor to Unlock Understanding with Danielle Connolly

Drawing from her own lived experience as a person with a physical disability, Danielle Connolly shares unique situations that she’s encountered and how humor can transform stigma into understanding. Using a mockumentary style inspired by The Office, she has recreated real-life moments on social media to “break the fourth wall” and make complex or uncomfortable topics more accessible while encouraging reflection and self-awareness. This session explores how humor resonates with disabled audiences while inviting non-disabled audiences to examine intent versus impact, embrace accountability, and commit to daily inclusion. Through personal stories and pop culture examples, we unpack common misconceptions, stereotypes, and language, and discuss how small moments can have larger systemic consequences in the workplace, healthcare, and everyday life. Participants will learn how to stop the scroll and capture attention, ease anxiety around conversations about health and disability, and build meaningful connections through the shared power of laughter, demonstrating how humor can become a powerful tool for education, inclusion, and change.

Danielle Connolly is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpose. She shares her perspective through Daniellevates - a platform dedicated to elevating conversations about disability, rare disease, and chronic illness with a mix of humor, storytelling, education, and real-life adventures.

1. When: Tuesday, May 12 | 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Nominations are now open for the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List (deadline May 19, 2026)

Nominations are now open for our 7th annual D-30 Disability Impact List, the global list honoring 30 disabled leaders in the community who are making a difference!

Anyone who identifies as disabled (including chronic illnesses and mental health conditions) is eligible to be nominated, and nominators do not need to identify as disabled. To celebrate the spirit of community and interdependence, self-nominations are not accepted.

Nominations close on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Nominate a disabled leader at http://mydiversability.com/d30.

Nominate a disabled leader

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Alvaro Silberstein spoke on a panel at the MMGY Global Mojo Summit.

2. Catarina Rivera was quoted in The New York Times.

3. Neil Hughes was showcased on Great Day Houston.

4. Jennifer Gasner wrote a blog post about using AI as assistive technology.

5. Abbie Hills is screening a short film she produced at Cannes.

6. Sarah Todd Hammer received the Spangenberg-Chappell Memorial Award.

7. Preorder Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in paperback, available October 13, 2026.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Apply for a women’s leadership program.

2. Sign up to present at a convention.

3. Apply for a residency program exploring the intersection of AI and disability.

4. Apply for a $60k technology fellowship.

5. Sign up for a fellowship for artists with disabilities.

6. Submit your Pride story.

7. Los Angeles for Mandarin / Cantonese speakers: Earn $5750 for a voiceover AI project.

8. Become a TEDx speaker in the UK and Cleveland.

1. Nominations are now open for the 7th annual D-30 Disability Impact List through May 19, 2026.

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Los Angeles, CA: vote on the issues that matter most to you to receive $1 million in grant funding.

   2. New York, NY: attend the ReelAbilities Film Festival (use code rffrevdiversability).

   3. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   4. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   5. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 D-30 Disability Impact List (deadline May 19, 2026)

Nominations are now open for our 7th annual D-30 Disability Impact List, the global list honoring 30 disabled leaders in the community who are making a difference!

Anyone who identifies as disabled (including chronic illnesses and mental health conditions) is eligible to be nominated, and nominators do not need to identify as disabled. To celebrate the spirit of community and interdependence, self-nominations are not accepted.

Nominations close on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Nominate a disabled leader at http://mydiversability.com/d30.

Nominate a disabled leader

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Keely Cat-Wells was selected as a 2026 Cartier Women’s Initiative fellow.

2. Rosemarie Philip and Jennifer Chassman Browne were guests on Our View The Podcast. #DLCwin

3. Abbie Hills announced that she will be on the judging panel for The National Diversity Awards.

4. Apply by April 19 to join the next ASCEND Fellowship Program from Making Space (founded by Keely Cat-Wells).

5. Join a Midwest Town Hall on May 2 hosted by Disability Community for Democracy (founded by Nieta Greene).

6. Haley Moss will be honored at the CARD Gala on April 18.

7. Dennis Tran was featured in an article discussing the stigma faced by Asian Americans with autism and ADHD.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Apply for a media scholarship.

2. Submit an abstract to a disability conference.

3. LA women over 40: join a skincare shoot!

4. Facilitate a youth leadership workshop.

5. Be a guest on a disability podcast.

6. Apply to be a part-time social media manager.

7. LA: Get involved in a paid art museum campaign.

8. Share how a creator has impacted your life.

9. Become a TEDx speaker in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Tuesday, April 14: How to Help Yourself in Times of Stress with Lauren Freedman

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Congrats Erin Tatum on being promoted to Diversability’s Community Director!

   2. Los Angeles, CA: vote on the issues that matter most to you to receive $1 million in grant funding.

   3. New York, NY: attend the ReelAbilities Film Festival (use code rffrevdiversability).

   4. Earn your Be There Certificate to better support the mental health of yourself and others.

   5. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   6. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tuesday, April 14: How to Help Yourself in Times of Stress with Lauren Freedman

When the world is a lot — politically, physically, emotionally — those of us living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence often absorb the weight of systems that were never designed to support us. In this workshop, Nationally Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach Lauren Freedman (NBC-HWC, CIHC, CNC) meets that reality head-on: naming structural ableism, the labor of masking, and the particular exhaustion of our current moment — then offering concrete, practical tools to help you build a sustainable way through it. You’ll leave with two personalized resource lists, a framework for monitoring your capacity, and language for the hard conversations with people who love you but don’t always understand you. This is a workshop about building, not bypassing.

Lauren Freedman (NBC-HWC, CIHC, CNC) is a Nationally Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Patient Advocate specializing in chronic illness, neurodivergence, and perimenopause and menopause support. Working with clients worldwide via virtual sessions, Lauren operates as a capacity coach — helping people build sustainable systems for living within their actual constraints, not the ones a healthcare system or productivity culture expects of them. She is the host/creator of the award-winning Uninvisible Pod podcast and the author of Chronic Coach Notes, a Substack newsletter exploring the intersection of health, capacity, and systemic critique. Lauren contributed as a developmental editor on Diversability founder Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, and is proud to count Tiffany as both a friend and a neighbor. Learn more at chroniccoachlauren.com.

1. When: Tuesday, April 14 | 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Jennifer White-Johnson, Jennifer Browne, and Amy Kenny were named to this year’s Curious 100! #DLCwin

2. Join Catarina Rivera’s ERG Planning Mixer for disability employee resource group (ERG) leaders on March 31.

3. Apply by April 19 to join the next ASCEND Fellowship Program from Making Space (founded by Keely Cat-Wells).

4. Join a Midwest Town Hall on May 2 hosted by Disability Community for Democracy (founded by Nieta Greene).

5. Alvaro Silberstein’s company, Wheel the World, was featured in the New York Times, Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help.

6. Nico Meyering shares how climate change impacts his disability.

7. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Albuquerque, NM (4/9) and Vancouver, Canada (4/11).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Serve on the Board of Directors of a disability nonprofit.

2. Contribute a piece to a human resources magazine.

3. Apply for a publishing internship with a $3,000 grant.

4. Attend a social impact creator conference.

5. Submit yourself for a social impact award.

6. Become a TEDx speaker in England, Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Florida.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Thursday, March 12: Silver Screen and Disability: Oscars Season with Nico Meyering (DLC member!)

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. [Partner] Nominate a disability org to receive $25,000 by commenting on this Instagram post (nominations close today, March 9!)

   2. [Partner] New York: attend this screening of Walk With Me on March 31.

   3. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   4. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Thursday, March 12: Silver Screen and Disability: Oscars Season Community Mixer with Nico Meyering

Do you love movies and/or messy awards-season drama? This lighthearted movie-focused mixer hosted by Nico Meyering gives us time to celebrate depictions of disabilities on the silver screen. We'll shout out strong disability representation, swap film recommendations, and maybe even discuss all the tea and hot takes from the 2025 Oscar season.

1. When: Thursday, March 12 | 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

** Subscriber flash bonus: we are offering a couple of sponsored tickets to attend for free, thanks to our supporters!

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Author spotlights: Tracy Coval and Zaakirah Muhammad. #DLCwin

2. Sam Berman is sharing poems daily on Instagram.

3. Amelia Hall shares about being a disabled parent to a disabled child on Substack.

4. Nieta Greene was featured as a guest on Beyond 6 Seconds.

5. Congrats Jay Trivedi on receiving a Certificate of Excellence!

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Austin, TX (3/22), Albuquerque, NM (4/9), and Vancouver, Canada (4/11).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Paid contributor opportunity to write about disability & punk music.

2. Speak at a conference for women and underrepresented creatives.

3. Speak at an in-person NYC event series on health and wellness.

4. Apply for a TEDx event on courage and curiosity.

5. Contribute to a newsletter on gender and disability.

6. Get paid to lead a workshop for Diversability.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events:

   1. Thursday, February 26: Building Resilience Through Healthcare Hurdles with Tracy Coval (DLC member!)

   2. Thursday, March 12: Silver Screen and Disability: Oscars Season with Nico Meyering (DLC member!)

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Take action to stop the attack on Section 504.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Thursday, February 26: Building Resilience Through Healthcare Hurdles with Tracy Coval

This workshop focuses on building resilience with our broken healthcare system. She will open the conversation to others, allowing them to talk about their experiences and what helps them get through difficult circumstances. Along with this, we will be talking about various themes including but not limited to...advocating, adapting, relationships, community, mental health, outlets, and the like.

Tracy Coval is an international author & artist, writer, and disability advocate. She went to school for counseling and art therapy and worked with high-risk populations. In 2015, Tracy was in a car accident. Years later, she’d learn the truth for why this occurred. A misdiagnosis in childhood would result in a spinal cord injury. She is a C-6 incomplete quadriplegic and a full-time wheelchair user.

With our broken healthcare system, Tracy uses her voice to speak up for herself. She refuses to take no for an answer, and is determined to ensure her voice is heard. Her favorite saying; you are your own best advocate.

Tracy found a way to adapt and make bitter lemons into sweet lemonade. She took a situation that’s out of her control, and focuses on her strengths: the creative arts and disability advocacy. The creative arts are cathartic, and help with the healing process. She’s found a way to turn her pain to power.

1. When: Thursday, February 26 | 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

{Virtual} Thursday, March 12: Silver Screen and Disability: Oscars Season Community Mixer with Nico Meyering

Do you love movies and/or messy awards-season drama? This lighthearted movie-focused mixer hosted by Nico Meyering gives us time to celebrate depictions of disabilities on the silver screen. We'll shout out strong disability representation, swap film recommendations, and maybe even discuss all the tea and hot takes from the 2025 Oscar season.

1. When: Thursday, March 12 | 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Nitika Chopra is hosting How to Love Yourself with a Chronic Illness on February 23.

2. Jennifer Chassman Browne and Catarina Rivera will be speaking at Beyond Compliance: Equity Access and the ADA! on March 10-11.

3. Nicole Demos reviewed Delilah Versus The Ghastly Grim for the Diversability blog. #DLCwin

4. Erin Tatum interviewed Abbie Hills on the Diversability Amplified podcast. #DLCwin

5. Vote for Dr. Xenia Barnes for the International Impact Book Awards Author of the Year 2026.

6. Nico Meyering was selected for the next Civic Tech Institute cohort.

7. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Houston, TX (2/26), Austin, TX (3/22), Albuquerque, NM (4/9), and Vancouver, Canada (4/11).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Speak at a tech conference with 20k+ attendees.

2. Become a TEDx speaker in California.

3. Be a guest on a podcast on facing adversity.

4. Join a Harvard creator program.

5. Write for ELLE magazine.

6. Review books written by DLC members.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective events: Wednesday, January 14: Reclaiming Inner Freedom: Nervous System Healing for Mind, Body & Soul with KerryAnne Kelley.

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. [Partner] $100 discount to attend NeuroDiversion 2026 March 20-22 in Austin, TX.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Wednesday, January 14: Reclaiming Inner Freedom: Nervous System Healing for Mind, Body & Soul with KerryAnne Kelley

This 45-minute masterclass is designed for mission-aligned organizations (like Diversability) seeking to empower people with disabilities through trauma-informed tools that create sustainable, embodied change.

Join us for a 45-minute immersive workshop designed to empower people with disabilities through the healing power of the nervous system. Guided by KerryAnne Kelley, this transformative experience weaves together breathwork, sound healing, visualizations, NLP, and somatic coaching to create sustainable shifts in the mind, body, and soul. Through gentle yet powerful techniques, you’ll release subconscious patterns, cultivate inner freedom, and access deeper levels of support within your body and your life. This space is crafted to honor your unique experience while offering grounded, accessible tools for ongoing self-regulation, empowerment, and healing. No experience necessary—just come as you are.

KerryAnne Kelley is a trauma-informed guide, ceremonial facilitator, and professional speaker devoted to transformational healing through Earth-based medicine, somatic integration, and sacred ritual. A former NFL cheerleader turned healer, KerryAnne bridges the worlds of high-performance leadership and deep ancestral healing. Her work is informed not just by training, but by life—raised by two disabled parents, she carries lived experience in resilience, empathy, and navigating complexity with grace. Today, she supports clients through trauma release, spiritual awakening, and body-based remembrance, offering grounded containers that honor both the nervous system and the soul. Known for her presence, precision, and emotional depth, KerryAnne weaves the sacred and the strategic, helping others reclaim their truth without bypassing their humanity. Whether in private sessions, ceremony, or on stage, she invites people into radical honesty, embodied power, and deep relationship with the sacred. Her work is not performance—it’s devotion.

1. When: Wednesday, January 14 | 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

** Subscriber flash bonus: we are offering a couple of sponsored tickets to attend for free, thanks to our supporters!

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Join Lachi’s Los Angeles book launch on Wednesday, January 28 for her book, I Identify as Blind.

2. Attend Marisa Hamamoto’s 90-minute virtual event on Thursday, January 29, Access Playground: a space to PLAY, MOVE, and CONNECT for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion leaders.

3. Nieta Greene’s Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is organizing Being Black and Disabled Is My Superpower workshops in February.

4. Sarah Todd Hammer will be speaking at Ability Central’s event on Friday, February 13, Reclaiming Beauty: Style, Body Image, and Disability Pride.

5. Keely Cat-Wells is looking for expert sources for media opportunities.

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Austin, TX (3/22), Albuquerque, NM (4/9), and Vancouver, Canada (4/11).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Share your experience with sex education for an upcoming article.

2. Get interviewed on a disability podcast.

3. Be a workshop speaker for a founder community.

4. Receive a $2,500 stipend for a fellowship for community organizers.

5. $8,000 in journalism awards for disability reporting.

6. Apply to be a TEDx speaker in California, Illinois, Georgia, Tennessee, Canada, the UK, and more!

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events:

   1. Wednesday, December 17: Community Mixer on leading through disruption with Jay Trivedi featuring Angie Alexander

   2. Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Reclaiming Inner Freedom: Nervous System Healing for Mind, Body & Soul with KerryAnne Kelley

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get your “Disability Is Not a Bad Word,” “Disabled & Proud,” and The Anti-Ableist Manifesto art as holiday gifts at our merch store.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Wednesday, December 17: Community Mixer on leading through disruption with Jay Trivedi featuring Angie Alexander

Join us for our monthly community mixer hosted by Jay Trivedi and Erin Tatum. They will be discussing leading through disruption.

This mixer will feature special guest Angie Alexander. She will be talking about Sage Disruption and will lead an interactive discussion about the meaning of Sage disruption and how we can both respond and create disruption from a Sage place.

Angie is the Founder of Sage Leader Consulting, and a Professional Engineer, Leadership & Team Effectiveness Consultant, and a Certified Mental Fitness Coach. She is on a mission to bring Sage Leadership to leaders whether they hold the title of leader or are leaders in their communities, families, friend groups or organizations. Angie brings over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry in Alberta together with her people-oriented approach to create leaders who are activated through empathy, curiosity, innovation, creativity, purpose and decisiveness.

1. When: Wednesday, December 17 | 4:30PM ET / 1:30PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

{Virtual} Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Reclaiming Inner Freedom: Nervous System Healing for Mind, Body & Soul with KerryAnne Kelley

This 45-minute masterclass is designed for mission-aligned organizations (like Diversability) seeking to empower people with disabilities through trauma-informed tools that create sustainable, embodied change.

Join us for a 45-minute immersive workshop designed to empower people with disabilities through the healing power of the nervous system. Guided by KerryAnne Kelley, this transformative experience weaves together breathwork, sound healing, visualizations, NLP, and somatic coaching to create sustainable shifts in the mind, body, and soul. Through gentle yet powerful techniques, you’ll release subconscious patterns, cultivate inner freedom, and access deeper levels of support within your body and your life. This space is crafted to honor your unique experience while offering grounded, accessible tools for ongoing self-regulation, empowerment, and healing. No experience necessary—just come as you are.

KerryAnne Kelley is a trauma-informed guide, ceremonial facilitator, and professional speaker devoted to transformational healing through Earth-based medicine, somatic integration, and sacred ritual. A former NFL cheerleader turned healer, KerryAnne bridges the worlds of high-performance leadership and deep ancestral healing. Her work is informed not just by training, but by life—raised by two disabled parents, she carries lived experience in resilience, empathy, and navigating complexity with grace. Today, she supports clients through trauma release, spiritual awakening, and body-based remembrance, offering grounded containers that honor both the nervous system and the soul. Known for her presence, precision, and emotional depth, KerryAnne weaves the sacred and the strategic, helping others reclaim their truth without bypassing their humanity. Whether in private sessions, ceremony, or on stage, she invites people into radical honesty, embodied power, and deep relationship with the sacred. Her work is not performance—it’s devotion.

1. When: Wednesday, January 14 | 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Arielle Dance writes about living with multiple disabilities featuring Dennis Tran, Jennifer Gasner, and Saran Tugsjargal.

2. Check out Emily Ladau and Kate Caldwell’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide featuring Jennifer Chassman Browne’s jewelry and Nieta Greene’s Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. merch.

3. Jay Trivedi is hosting a Superheroes and Leadership event on December 17 at 10am ET.

4. Lilly Grossman was selected as a New Leaders Council 2026 Los Angeles Fellow.

5. Sarah Todd Hammer was featured in USA TODAY on how changes to Disability Access Services are impacting Disney park guests with disabilities.

6. Donate disability books, including Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, to local schools and community organizations.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Get a free tactile map sample.

2. Join this writing program on health equity.

3. Get interviewed for a series on aging with a disability.

4. Write an article for a business magazine.

5. Teach a course in disability studies.

6. Apply for TEDx speaking opportunities in Georgia, California, Canada, and the UK.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events:

   1. DATE CHANGED - Wednesday, December 10: Sexual Ableism and Dating: Wanting More with Kathy O’Connell

   2. Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Reclaiming Inner Freedom: Nervous System Healing for Mind, Body & Soul with KerryAnne Kelley

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get your “Disability Is Not a Bad Word,” “Disabled & Proud,” and The Anti-Ableist Manifesto art as holiday gifts at our merch store.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} DATE CHANGED - Wednesday, December 10: Sexual Ableism and Dating: Wanting More with Kathy O’Connell

People with disabilities deserve fulfilling romantic relationships, yet they often face systemic barriers and assumptions that limit their dating lives. This presentation explores the concept of sexual ableism—the societal attitudes and practices that exclude people with disabilities from dating and intimate relationships—and challenges the notion that disability and desirability are incompatible.

Drawing on years of supporting others with confidence-building approach, Kathy O’Connell discusses how people with disabilities can navigate dating while confronting ableist assumptions, develop self-worth independent of others’ perceptions, and cultivate the skills needed to attract and maintain meaningful relationships. Whether single or partnered, attendees will gain insights into building empowerment, recognizing their intrinsic value, and demanding more from a dating culture that too often overlooks them.

Kathy O’Connell, LMHC, CRC, is one of the country’s leading advocates for helping people with disabilities create healthy romantic relationships and sexual identities. Leading the charge against what she calls “Sexual Ableism” that makes individuals with disabilities falsely believe they are not worthy of a beautiful, healthy romantic relationship. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, she offers mental health services and healthy relationship skills to people with and without disabilities for over 25 years.

Kathy has been acknowledged by the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York, Syracuse University and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. She is the author of the book Firewalk: Embracing Different Abilities. She has Masters degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling and Inclusive Education from Syracuse University. Kathy often uses her lived experience as a person with a disability as someone who successfully navigated dating and relationships.

1. When: DATE CHANGED - Wednesday, December 10 | 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Vote for Sam Berman, who is a finalist in Lime Connect’s In the Limelight video contest.

2. Get paid to join Danielle Napoli’s research study on queer sexual pleasure and disability.

3. Lilly Grossman was featured in Forbes on portable disability support written by Keely Cat-Wells.

4. Nieta Greene’s Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is the recipient of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter November award, where Nico Meyering is a trustee and Tiffany Yu is a cofounder.

5. James Geiger shares how his origin story shapes him on LinkedIn.

6. Neil Hughes posted a new episode of his podcast, Neurodope.

7. Join Catarina Rivera’s workshop, Foundations for Building Effective Disability ERGs, December 2-4.

8. Donate disability books, including Tiffany Yu’s The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, to local schools and community organizations.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Win $250,000 for your impact initiative.

2. Get a free phone case to support artists living with disabilities!

3. Write an article for a leadership and business magazine.

4. Submit a proposal for a speaking opportunity.

5. Get a free VIP Day for your business or course.

6. Record a video on human connection.

7. Join a nonprofit board for social justice leaders.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events:

   1. Thursday, November 20: How to Build Your Brand Using AI with Zaakirah Muhammad (DLC member!)

   2. Tuesday, December 9: Sexual Ableism and Dating: Wanting More with Kathy O’Connell

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Remembering Disability Visibility Project founder Alice Wong ❤️‍🩹

We are excited to open up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Thursday, November 20: How to Build Your Brand Using AI with Zaakirah Muhammad

This session will explore how the power of storytelling can amplify their voices, connect with audiences, and communicate authentically. Host Zaakirah Muhammad will demonstrate practical ways to use AI tools to generate ideas, repurpose content, and simplify workflows without losing the human touch.

We will learn how to use AI as an accessibility aid (e.g., brainstorming, editing, creating ALT Text, simplifying workflows), build visibility while staying authentic to our voice, and give ourselves tools to confidently position ourselves as productive thought leaders and advocates.

Zaakirah brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise. She knows firsthand the power of storytelling in shifting narratives. Her background as an author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and media strategist allows her to teach both the emotional and practical sides of brand-building. She also actively uses AI to streamline her own content creation and client work, so she can share real-world applications.

1. When: Thursday, November 20 | 12:00PM ET / 9:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

{Virtual} Tuesday, December 9: Sexual Ableism and Dating: Wanting More with Kathy O’Connell

People with disabilities deserve fulfilling romantic relationships, yet they often face systemic barriers and assumptions that limit their dating lives. This presentation explores the concept of sexual ableism—the societal attitudes and practices that exclude people with disabilities from dating and intimate relationships—and challenges the notion that disability and desirability are incompatible.

Drawing on years of supporting others with confidence-building approach, Kathy O’Connell discusses how people with disabilities can navigate dating while confronting ableist assumptions, develop self-worth independent of others’ perceptions, and cultivate the skills needed to attract and maintain meaningful relationships. Whether single or partnered, attendees will gain insights into building empowerment, recognizing their intrinsic value, and demanding more from a dating culture that too often overlooks them.

Kathy O’Connell, LMHC, CRC, is one of the country’s leading advocates for helping people with disabilities create healthy romantic relationships and sexual identities. Leading the charge against what she calls “Sexual Ableism” that makes individuals with disabilities falsely believe they are not worthy of a beautiful, healthy romantic relationship. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, she offers mental health services and healthy relationship skills to people with and without disabilities for over 25 years.

Kathy has been acknowledged by the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York, Syracuse University and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. She is the author of the book Firewalk: Embracing Different Abilities. She has Masters degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling and Inclusive Education from Syracuse University. Kathy often uses her lived experience as a person with a disability as someone who successfully navigated dating and relationships.

1. When: Tuesday, December 9 | 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Keely Cat-Wells writes about Alice Wong’s life and legacy for Forbes.

2. Neil Hughes was interviewed on the Diversability Amplified podcast. #DLCwin

3. Nieta Greene is seeking volunteers for Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. (DCD), including Campaigns Lead, Framing Lead, Grassroots Lead, and Grassroots Co-Lead. Email Nieta at nieta@disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.org if you are interested.

4. Join Catarina Rivera’s workshop, Foundations for Building Effective Disability ERGs, December 2-4.

5. Dr. Xenia Barnes launched her podcast, Triumph with Rev. Dr. Barnes.

6. James Geiger shares about disability grief on LinkedIn.

7. Lachi is now a GRAMMY-nominated artist.

8. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in San Francisco, CA (sold out/waitlist, 11/17), San Jose, CA (11/18), and Chicago, IL (11/19).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Join this program for disabled creatives.

2. Be a guest on a leadership podcast.

3. Get featured on a podcast on reinventing life and work.

4. Submit your writing/art to a digital magazine on disability and neurodivergence.

5. Become an editor for a literary magazine.

6. Compete in a Ms. Wheelchair America state competition.

1. [Virtual] We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events:

   1. November 20: How to Build Your Brand Using AI with Zaakirah Muhammad (DLC member!)

   2. December 9: Sexual Ableism and Dating: Wanting More with Kathy O’Connell

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   2. Diversability joined 800+ national, state, local, civil rights, education, and

      disability advocacy organizations and members of Congress in condemning the mass layoffs at the Department of Education.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

   4. Upcoming events from our partners

      1. December 10, 2025 in NYC: celebrate 18 years of ReelAbilities.

      2. March 20-22, 2026 in Austin, TX: attend NeuroDiversion 2026 for $100 off!

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Thursday, November 20: How to Build Your Brand Using AI with Zaakirah Muhammad

This session will explore how the power of storytelling can amplify their voices, connect with audiences, and communicate authentically. Host Zaakirah Muhammad will demonstrate practical ways to use AI tools to generate ideas, repurpose content, and simplify workflows without losing the human touch.

We will learn how to use AI as an accessibility aid (e.g., brainstorming, editing, creating ALT Text, simplifying workflows), build visibility while staying authentic to our voice, and give ourselves tools to confidently position ourselves as productive thought leaders and advocates.

Zaakirah brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise. She knows firsthand the power of storytelling in shifting narratives. Her background as an author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and media strategist allows her to teach both the emotional and practical sides of brand-building. She also actively uses AI to streamline her own content creation and client work, so she can share real-world applications.

1. When: Thursday, November 20 | 12:00PM ET / 9:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. David Younger was interviewed on the Diversability Amplified podcast. #DLCwin

2. James Geiger joined the Disability Reimagined Membership. Use code DIVERSABILITY15 for a discount! #DLCwin

3. Lilly Grossman and Dennis Tran spoke at the Making Space x Diversability National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) event. #DLCwin

4. Check out Nieta Greene’s latest post on Substack: The Necessity of Practicing Self-Care While Advocating for Disability Liberation.

5. Abbie Hills launches her Substack: Is my brain damage heart shaped?

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in San Francisco, CA (11/17), San Jose, CA (11/18), and Chicago, IL (11/19).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Review DLC member Tracy Coval’s memoir, An Untethered Truth.

2. Get featured in a piece on the financial impacts of being disabled.

3. Get a free copy of Disabilities and the Law ($373 value).

4. Apply to give a TEDx talk.

5. Free tickets to a theatre show run by neurodivergent artists.

6. Get interviewed for a book as a disabled business owner.

1. Join us in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for a National Disability Employment Awareness Month networking event with Making Space.

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Get 15% off your membership Sekond Skin Society (fitness and yoga app dedicated to accessibility and inclusion) with coupon code ‘Diversability’.

   2. Diversability signed onto this open letter to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

{Los Angeles, CA} October 12: National Disability Employment Awareness Month networking event with Making Space

Diversability and Making Space are teaming up to bring you an afternoon of interactive networking activities and a panel discussion on building a strong network of Disabled professionals and allies. Moderated by Zoya Awan, Director of Public Affairs at Walmart, the panel discussion will delve into practical strategies for creating long-lasting connections.

Access info: Wheelchair accessible venue, ASL interpretation, sensory items available, indoor panel & remarks but outdoor refreshments and tables that groups are welcome to participate in their networking activity at, guests who are able are recommended to wear a KN94, KN95 or N95 face mask. We’ll provide some as well.

Access requests due by October 8.

1. Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

2. Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm PT

3. Where: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA

RSVP as a jobseeker or creator

RSVP as an employer or community partner

Not in Los Angeles? Attend Making Space’s virtual NDEAM event on October 6 or join their employment support group that meets every second Monday at 4pm PT/ 7pm ET.

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Hannah Soyer, who works at The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, helped organize this free webinar on October 8: Rethinking Entrepreneurship: Creative Paths to Income with Tiffany Yu.

2. Revisit Arielle Dance’s article for the SHRM blog, To Disclose a Disability, Employees Need to Feel Safe at Work.

3. Jennifer Chassman Browne is serving on the California Department of Aging and Disability Lived Experience Advisory Board.

4. Connect with Catarina Rivera if you’re attending the 3rd World Summit on Accessible Tourism.

5. Neil Hughes shares his thoughts on healing on Instagram.

6. Upcoming member event reminders: Sarah Todd Hammer’s virtual self-advocacy training on October 15 and Rene Benevides’s drop-in somatics practice group starting October 7.

7. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Scranton, PA (10/8), Tallahassee, FL (10/19), San Francisco, CA (11/17), and San Jose, CA (11/18).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Two upcoming TEDx speaker opportunities in the US and Australia.

2. Win up to $10,000 in awards for sharing your story.

3. Present at this adaptive sports conference.

4. Win up to $1,000 for your disability-owned business.

5. Receive a $40,000 journalism scholarship.

6. Get a free membership to The Disability Reimagined Membership.

1. [Virtual] Join us at our event on leaning into play and joy for creativity and resilience on Wednesday, October 1: Reclaiming Fun as Fuel with Anne Potts

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. If you have a mobility-related disability and live in CA, PA, FL, DC, GA, join the Lotus ring pilot to control lights, fans, etc.

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Wednesday, October 1: Reclaiming Fun as Fuel with Anne Potts

We’ve all been trained to be busy. We fill our calendars, check off the lists and keep everything running. All of this usually comes at the expense of what fuels us most: fun. Research shows that play, novelty and connection aren’t luxuries; they’re essential drivers of energy, creativity and resilience. Yet, most of us delay joy until “everything else is done”… and that moment rarely comes.

In this interactive session, we’ll uncover the hidden ways busyness keeps us from fun, and we’ll explore simple, evidence-backed strategies to reclaim joy as a renewable source of fuel for our careers, our relationships and our lives.

Anne Mara Potts (AB history, 1991) is the founder of The Fun Reset, a program that helps high-achieving women break free from overwork and rediscover joy as an essential part of life. A seasoned communications strategist, Anne spent more than two decades leading brand, innovation and reputation initiatives for global companies before turning her expertise toward personal transformation.

1. When: Wednesday, October 1 | 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

** Subscriber flash bonus: we are offering a couple of sponsored tickets to attend for free, thanks to our supporters!

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. Sarah Todd Hammer is hosting a virtual self-advocacy training on October 15.

2. Join Rene Benevides’s drop-in somatics practice group for those impacted by ongoing violence aimed at disabled people, starting on Tuesdays (first session: October 7).

3. Danielle Connolly hosted a content creation webinar with Graphy last week. #DLCwin

4. Watch the recordings from the Disability Strong Conference (co-organized by Jennifer Chassman Browne) with presenters Nico Meyering and Nicole Demos.

5. Jay Trivedi’s slogan was selected for the next RockstarX T-shirt.

6. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Scranton, PA (10/8), Tallahassee, FL (10/19), San Francisco, CA (11/17), and San Jose, CA (11/18).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Win $25,000 to support your advocacy work.

2. Build your thought leadership with at least 3 speaking engagements through this speaking program.

3. Get a free self-care weekly planner.

4. Apply for a $2,000 journalism grant.

5. Get a mentor as a disabled writer.

1. [Virtual] Join us for our upcoming Diversability Leadership Collective events in the next month!

   1. Wednesday, September 17: Clarity in the Chaos with Rosemarie Philip (DLC member!)

   2. Wednesday, October 1: Reclaiming Fun as Fuel with Anne Potts

2. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective.

3. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. Buy your “Disability Is Not A Bad Word” merch and more!

   2. Get paid $120/hour for research studies/surveys with Rare Patient Voice.

   3. Take our self-paced online course on disability inclusion geared toward allies, employers, and organizations.

We are excited to open up two of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Tomorrow, September 17: Clarity in the Chaos with Rosemarie Philip

Disabled leaders are no strangers to complexity - especially when navigating both systemic barriers and the unpredictability of our own bodies. But clarity isn’t about controlling the chaos, it's about learning how to move through it without abandoning yourself.

This interactive workshop offers practical tools to help you create clarity in the midst of uncertainty and approach decisions in ways that reflect your capacity, truth, and lived experience.

Rosemarie Philip is an organizational culture & well-being consultant, ICF-credentialed coach, and speaker who brings 20 years of experience and the personal truth of living with multiple chronic illnesses to every room she leads. She is also the founder of a life well-loved™, a learning platform where disabled professionals offer tools that help people and organizations move beyond performative wellness.

1. When: Tomorrow, September 17 | 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

Get your tickets

{Virtual} Wednesday, October 1: Reclaiming Fun as Fuel with Anne Potts

We’ve all been trained to be busy. We fill our calendars, check off the lists and keep everything running. All of this usually comes at the expense of what fuels us most: fun. Research shows that play, novelty and connection aren’t luxuries; they’re essential drivers of energy, creativity and resilience. Yet, most of us delay joy until “everything else is done”… and that moment rarely comes.

In this interactive session, we’ll uncover the hidden ways busyness keeps us from fun, and we’ll explore simple, evidence-backed strategies to reclaim joy as a renewable source of fuel for our careers, our relationships and our lives.

Anne Mara Potts (AB history, 1991) is the founder of The Fun Reset, a program that helps high-achieving women break free from overwork and rediscover joy as an essential part of life. A seasoned communications strategist, Anne spent more than two decades leading brand, innovation and reputation initiatives for global companies before turning her expertise toward personal transformation.

1. When: Wednesday, October 1 | 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

   Get your tickets

Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,400+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Join the DLC

Member Updates:

1. The next installment of Loving Yourself Beyond the Trauma with Dr. Xenia Barnes is on Sunday, September 21: Navigating Workplace Trauma.

2. Sarah Todd Hammer was interviewed by Erin Tatum on the Diversability Amplified podcast. #DLCwin

3. Register for the Disability Strong Virtual Conference (September 20th-24th), featuring sessions from Nico Meyering and Nicole Demos (Jennifer Chassman Browne is one of the organizers). #DLCwin

4. Abbie Hills was featured in Forbes about the expansion of accessibility laws for EU citizens with disabilities.

5. Jennifer Gasner’s memoir, My Unexpected Life, is now available on Amazon Kindle Unlimited.

6. Jennifer Chassman Browne published a poetry collection, Born on a Fault Line.

7. Tiffany Yu has upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto in Scranton, PA (10/8), Tallahassee, FL (10/19), San Francisco, CA (11/17), and San Jose, CA (11/18).

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Get featured in a piece on relationships and dating with a disability.

2. Apply to give a TEDx talk.

3. Review an early copy of a book on parenting disabled children.

4. Become a paid accessibility tester.

5. Submit your writing to a disability lifestyle magazine and disability perspectives zine.