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Ali StrokerFirst actress who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony award.Ali Stroker received the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as ‘Ado Annie’…
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Ashley FranklinWriter. Teacher. MomAshley Franklin is an Arkansas-based author who writes books featuring characters with big hearts and even bigger imaginations. She holds…
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Becky Curran KekulaDisability Inclusion Advisor; Lifetime advocate for global disability inclusion and equalityBecky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she gained a passion for influencing authentic portrayals…
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Brandon Kazen-MaddoxGODA, Nonbinary, Black Indigenous Person of Color who highlights intersectionality through artistic performancesBrandon Kazen-Maddox is a Grandchild of Deaf Adults (GODA) and third-generation native signer of American Sign Language. Brandon is an…
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Elora DoddAutistic Comedian, Influencer, and AdvocateElora Dodd entertains while she educates, as an Autistic comedian and advocate. She believes that comedy is not the opposite…
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Haley MossHaley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and…
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Imani BarbarinDisability Activist, Founder of CrutchesAndSpice.comImani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to…
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Lauren RidloffFirst deaf superhero, Marvel’s “The Eternals”Lauren Ridloff stars as Marvel’s first deaf superhero opposite Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjani and Salma Hayek in the upcoming Eternals.…
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Meryl EvansHighly regarded speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusionMeryl Evans, CPACC, is a TEDx and professional speaker, trainer, author, and accessibility consultant who was born profoundly deaf. She…
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Mia Ives-RubleeMia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism.Mia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism. She began her…
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Muniba MazariThe Iron Lady of PakistanMuniba Mazari also known as the “Iron Lady of Pakistan,” is a prominent artist, a global motivational speaker, humanitarian, disability…
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Nitika ChopraLearning How to Thrive with Chronic IllnessWhile Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…
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Paula CarozzoInclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speakerInclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. At…
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Santina MuhaDisabled Actress and ComedianSantina Muha is a speaker, writer, actor, storyteller, host, and avid Marshall’s shopper. She grew up in New Jersey, where…
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Sean GoldHost, Crippled By CultureSean Gold is a young, black, gay man with a disability, his desire is to enlighten, inform and support others…
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Steve WayActor (“Ramy”), Comedian, and Disability ActivistSteve Way is an actor, comedian, writer, and speaker. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for…
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Tee FranklinBLACK Queer Autistic | Bestselling award winning | GLAAD nominated Comic WriterTee Franklin is a DC Comics writer of the GLAAD nominated HARLEY QUINN series that are a massive#1 hit on…
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Tiffany YuSocial impact entrepreneur, podcaster, disability advocate, and 3x TEDx speaker.Tiffany Yu is a social impact entrepreneur, podcaster, disability advocate, and 3x TEDx speaker. She also serves on the San…
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Artist and Activist Brandon Kazen Maddox presents opening day keynote at NASPA conferenceBrandon Kazen-Maddox is a Grandchild of Deaf Adults (GODA) and third-generation native signer of American Sign Language (ASL) who identifies as a Nonbinary, Black Indigenous Person of Color and a…
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I am disabled and sexy! How self-love helped me become a Victoria’s Secret modelDisability activist, Paula Carozzo explains how accepting her body transformed her life
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Twin Citian: Sam SchedlerIn the darkest days of the pandemic, the registered nurse became a TikTok source of light with his deadpan commentary. Now that we’re all together again, Schedler is attempting to…
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Historymaker Sean Gold is Set to GraduateSean Gold made history as the first student speaker for staff development day in St. Louis Community College’s 60 years.
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Plano closed captioning resolution for public TVs a victory for deaf and hard of hearing
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Boston Children’s Hospital pays $15 million after child dies during sleep studyJackson Kekula was 6 months old when he died last year after a devastating series of errors by Children’s staff
