Resource Library

Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges shares her journey from the U.S. Virgin Islands, highlighting mentorship, leadership challenges, and commitment to community.

Mark Raymond, Jr. shares his leadership journey, emphasizing proactive problem-solving, community connections, and unity within the disability community.

Kyla and Jedidiah Mora, authors of 'Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,' use their experiences with autism and ADHD to create stories for kids.

Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, turned her childhood disability into advocacy, founding Diversability to celebrate disability pride.

Richard Jacobs of QuadGods shares his journey of resilience, gaming's impact, and overcoming misconceptions as a disabled gamer.

Steven Verdile explores satire's role in advocacy, highlighting disability issues and ensuring writer safety.

Annie Segarra's journey with EDS fuels her advocacy for disability rights and body positivity. Learn about her powerful story.

Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, discusses the importance of staying grounded amid a busy schedule and highlights the value of the "ministry of presence."

Rory Cooper is a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors, a leader in rehabilitation science and technology, and a decorated Paralympian. He says, "There is an urgent need for early intervention and robust support in STEM fields for people with disabilities.”

Genny Winter, Easterseals' National Board Chair, shares her insights on leadership and elaborates on the value of having different perspectives and experiences in board leadership, including people with disabilities.

Kendra speaks with Split Second Foundation CEO Mark Raymond, Jr., who offers his answer to the question, "How heavily in the (teams) equation does someone's experience matter to you?" Among other points in their discussion, Mark also has a poignant take on being wrong. This episode is a must listen as we bring this season to a close, with more on the way in 2024!

Kendra joins Mindy Scheier, founder and CEO of the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Prior to launching the nonprofit, she spent more than 20 years working in the fashion industry. Now, she's championing adaptive clothing and working to rebrand the way people with disabilities are viewed, marketed and represented in mainstream America.