Welcome to this week's episode of the Intersection Podcast! We are honored to have Emily Voorde, Founder and CEO of INTO Strategies, a disabled-led firm dedicated to fostering inclusivity in moments, movements, and campaigns.

Emily’s journey from an AmeriCorps member to 2nd grade teacher and then serving as a liaison to Disabled Americans and K-12 educators in the Biden-Harris Administration is nothing short of inspiring. With a passion for justice and equitable access to education, Emily brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise on disability representation.

The highlights of our discussion:

• Emily shares insights from her career journey, including her experiences working on Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign and in the White House Office of Public Engagement.
• We delve into the prevalence of disabilities in the U.S. and the importance of distinguishing between having a disability and disabled identity.
• Practical steps organizations can take to foster disability inclusion including using inclusive language, auditing accessibility, and collecting data on disability representation.
• The impact of disability inclusion on organizational culture and the competitive advantage it brings.

Thank you for joining this vital conversation. You can also follow Emily Voorde for more on advancing equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Thank you for listening!

Resources:

INTOStrategies.com
@INTOStrategies on Instagram
@ShortyVoorde on Instagram
Emily Voorde Linkedin