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Collab

Introducing Collab, A Space for Racial and Disability Justice

Today we launch the Collab, a space for people who work on and care about racial equity and for people who work on and care about disability justice to think and work together. Our goal is to provide a platform and community where members can build relationships, learn from each other, and collectively tackle problems and issues that face our communities.

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Emily Blum
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Oct 12, 2021
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Op Ed

Juneteenth: Reflections and Reckonings

Juneteenth offers a moment for personal and organizational reflection and reckoning.

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Emily Blum
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Jun 18, 2021
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Announcement

We are Disability Lead

We are so excited to reintroduce ourselves to the world as Disability Lead.

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Emily Blum
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May 20, 2021
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Op Ed

A Day of Reflection

Today we celebrate the birthday and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and we remember his words that compel us to act, to use our voice, and to do what is right.

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Emily Blum
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Jan 18, 2021
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Op Ed

Uphold the ADA and Commit to Employees and Leaders with Disabilities

Disability Lead Members Emily Blum and Karen Tamley implore businesses to uphold the ADA and embrace the untapped pool of talented employees with disabilities.

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Emily Blum
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Jul 28, 2020
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Network

Our Leaders are Leading

How our Disability Lead Members are leading through this pandemic.

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Emily Blum
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Mar 23, 2020
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