03/24/2023
Disability isn't synonymous with invisibility. Yet, over 9 million Americans are living with visible and invisible disabilities facing challenges in the workplace. Our commitment to learning, to listening, and to change is inspired by their commitment to teaching and defying the odds.
Read below to learn more about two Black disability rights advocates and how they’re driving awareness and making an impact:
Imani Barbarin
Imani Barbarin is a Black, q***r, disability rights activist and writer with cerebral palsy. Through social media, Imani discusses disability rights and how it intersects in other areas in life including race, gender, and media. Imani’s platform has turned into a community for people living with disabilities and inspiring people to take action. You can follow the movement across social platforms with the hashtags , , and .
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer
Since being diagnosed with ALS at the age of 14, Lolo’s activism for disability rights has established a community to support people living with disabilities. From defying disability stereotypes on the big screen to launching an online resource platform, , to help young adults with disabilities live independently.