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April McFadden

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Staff Reflects: 35 Years of the ADA

The Disability Lead staff reflect on 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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April McFadden
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Oct 29, 2025
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New Additions to Our Board

The Board retreat was a productive one. Meet our newest Board member and Treasurer.

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April McFadden
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Oct 8, 2025
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wears a colorful patterned top. She stands in front of a blurred background of greenery and a building. On the left side of the image, white text on a blue background reads: “Disability Lead NEWS.” Below, in smaller text: “Emily Blum promoted to Chief Executiv
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Our Path Forward: Celebrating Emily Blum's title change!

Effective June 1, 2025, Emily Blum, who has led Disability Lead with vision and purpose since 2019, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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April McFadden
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Jun 3, 2025
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Expansion Update: Meet Our New SWPA Regional Director

We’re eager to introduce you to our SWPA Regional Director.

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April McFadden
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Apr 1, 2025
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Introducing Our New Board Chairs and Other Board Updates

Meet our new Board Chair and Vice Chair. The Board also welcomed a new member and established a new committee focused on strategic growth.

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April McFadden
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Jan 10, 2025
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Member Story

October Storytelling Event Recap

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We know that sharing stories about our experiences as disabled people is critical to creating workplaces that support us and our growth as professionals. We created a forum to share and uplift the stories of disabled leaders in hopes of disrupting myths and stereotypes on how we live, operate, and thrive.

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April McFadden
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Nov 29, 2024