Disability & Philanthropy Forum

In recognition of #MentalHealthMonth, we welcomed mental health activist Dior Vargas, MS, MPH to the Disability Inclusion: Required podcast. Tune in for Dior's insights on the role philanthropy can play in supporting mental health, wellness, and self-care. (Image description: A green and blue graphic advertising Disability Inclusion: Required, a podcast from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. Hosted by Emily Ladau, Episode 14 features mental health activist Dior Vargas on Connections Between Mental Health and Disability.)

"We need to be committed to disability justice that goes beyond the ADA, and intersects with racial justice, as we work to create a more equitable future." Learn how the Disability Inclusion Pledge and the Presidents' Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum has supported MacArthur Foundation in implementing disability justice, rights, and inclusion at their organization. https://lnkd.in/geY5-wnm

"There really is no labor movement without disability justice." This #LaborDay, these words from Mona Abhari of United for Respect say it all. Watch her full explanation of why the leadership of disabled workers is crucial to successful labor organizing: https://lnkd.in/gX9UsnQ8 Image Description: A green and white graphic. In the upper left corner is the green and dark blue Disability & Philanthropy Forum logo. On the center-right of the graphic is green and blue text reading, “Why Disability Justice is Crucial for Labor Organizing.” Below this text is dark blue text that reads, “A Disability Equity Series Excerpt.” To the left of the graphic is a green-outlined cutout style photo of Mona Abhari, Lead Organizer at United for Respect. Behind the text of Mona’s name and title is a wavy green shape, stretching from one end of the graphic to the other.

"Black disabled people need more representation on both sides of philanthropy...When philanthropy centers the leadership of the most impacted, everyone benefits." As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth draws to a close, Ryan Easterly, executive director of WITH Foundation and co-chair of the Presidents’ Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, shares how disability justice — as well as the work of Yoshiko Dart, Stacey Milbern, and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker — has influenced his journey as a Black disabled leader in philanthropy. Image description: A graphic for a Disability & Philanthropy Forum blog post entitled Black Philanthropy Month and Disability Justice with Ryan Easterly. The graphic features a quote from Ryan, which reads, “Black disabled people need more representation on both sides of philanthropy.” On the left of the graphic is a photo of Ryan Easterly, framed by two rectangles, one blue and one green. Ryan is a Black man wearing glasses, a gray jacket, and light colored button down. He is standing against a blurred brown wall and smiling at the camera. https://lnkd.in/g2s88JDm

"A lot of anti-blackness relies on the assumptions and the understanding of ableism." As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're replaying this clip of Dr. Sami Schalk, associate professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison, explaining the history of ableism and anti-blackness in the U.S. View the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gP_99wTn

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More than 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers, and many disabled Americans need care. Join our webinar on September 19 with The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, Maria Town, and Rahnee Patrick for a discussion on the importance of a care movement led by disabled people, who both receive and provide care. Registration is ongoing! CART Captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. https://lnkd.in/g8_hE7un

"Supporting Black doulas and birth workers is not just about improving numbers; it's about saving lives, ensuring dignity in childbirth, and fostering resilience in our communities." As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're reading this piece from Trinnette Cooper of ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities on Black maternal health disparities and the importance of funding Black birth workers. https://lnkd.in/ex-tMXSi

"A decolonial disability justice lens [is] intended to break the 'disabled/abled' binary so that we live in a world where it is understood that we can all navigate diverse bodies and needs, and that, diagnosis or not, we must include everyone." Learn about the organizations mobilizing disability justice in Puerto Rico through this rich interview with La Sombrilla Cuir and Colectivo Ilé, grantee partners of the Disability Frontlines Fund at Third Wave Fund. https://lnkd.in/ejhNvEzH

“Everything I learned in systems when I was a child was about how to appear the least disabled as possible, and that it was my responsibility. Learning and connecting to disability culture…That builds community and that builds strength." In this replay clip from our webinar on Disability Pride, Joy, and Visions for the Future, Naomi Ortiz describes why the profound power of disability community, culture, and pride is necessary for true systemic change. Image description: A green and white graphic from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum that says, "Naomi Ortiz, Poet, Writer, Facilitator, & Visual Artist." To the right of the text is a black-and-white photo of Naomi Ortiz, a light-skinned Mestize with dark hair, silver hoop earrings, burgundy lipstick and a black sweater with a white star. Naomi sits in their scooter smiling surrounded by golden creosote bushes. https://lnkd.in/g-nYD59A