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Italian American Heritage & Culture Month: The Advocacy and Accomplishments of Dominique Sessa

Dominique Sessa, known for her powerful digital platform “The Girl in the Pink Wheelchair,” is a dedicated and effective advocate whose work moves far beyond feel-good narratives to address the systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities. Her impact is most clearly seen in her legislative and community-based accomplishments, demonstrating a focused commitment to accessibility, technology, and inclusion. A Voice for the Eastern Shore and Beyond Sessa has rapidly established herself as a significant Read more

By Kassi Soulard, ago

Addressing Ableism and Building a More Inclusive Workplace

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and promoting disability inclusion. One in four people in the US has an ADA-defined disability, meaning each person currently employed likely has colleagues with disabilities and regularly provides services for people with disabilities. Aging also increases disabilities as members of the workforce age and adapt. As an organization working every day to help Read more

By Ava Pizziferri, ago

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