Stories

A woman wears a thoughtful expression while writing in a notebook. She has a pink yellow and pink turban, dark-toned skin, silver hoop earrings and is an upper limb amputee.

Blog Posts

Member Story

The Five Leadership Languages

Disability Lead Member and Inaugural Fellow Becky Brasfield on the five leadership languages.

Rebecca is smiling in front of a gray backdrop. She has black spiral curls pulled back, medium-to-dark toned skin and is wearing a blue and white striped t-shirt.

Rebecca Brasfield

Oct 18, 2016

Rear view of Bridget Evans looking out a window to snap a photo of the Chicago skyline with her smartphone. She is a white woman with long brown hair and glasses.

Institute

A New Model of Leadership

Disability Lead Member and 2017 Fellow Bridget Evans shares the Institute's impact on her leadership journey.

Bridget is smiling and posing in front of what appears to be a museum exhibit. She has long brown hair, light-toned skin, and is wearing a a patterned red blouse underneath a gray blazer with rolled up blue-and-white cuffs.

Bridget Evans

Aug 1, 2016

Thousands of people gather on the White House front lawn for the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Member Story

Pushing Forward

A reflection of the passing Americans with Disabilities Act.

Marca is smiling in front of a black backdrop. She has long, graying brown hair, light-to-medium toned skin, and is wearing black glasses and a black and white top and a pair of silver ball earring studs.

Marca Bristo

Jul 28, 2015

Event Recap

Celebrating Our Members During Disability Pride Month

Executive Director Emily Blum recaps Disability Lead's Annual Membership Celebration event on July 9th and on the 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. [This needs a little work]

Emily is smiling in a leafy outdoor setting. She is a white, disabled woman with brown wavy shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a pink and purple top with blue accents.

Emily Blum