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The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is mobilizing philanthropy toward disability inclusion, rights, and justice.

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The Annual Disability Statistics Collection gathers disability statistics published by many federal agencies. They’re helpful for people working on laws or policies about disabilities, and for those writing grants for programs for people with disabilities. researchondisability.org/annual-disabil…

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This #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, revisit this blog on funding Black disabled creatives from our Senior Program and Communications Director Gail L. Fuller: reader.giarts.org/read/black-dis…. Written as part of GrantmakersInTheArts 2023 Black August series! Image courtesy of the artist Jen White-Johnson.

This #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, revisit this blog on funding Black disabled creatives from our Senior Program and Communications Director <a href="/FullerInsights/">Gail L. Fuller</a>: reader.giarts.org/read/black-dis…. Written as part of <a href="/GIArts/">GrantmakersInTheArts</a> 2023 Black August series! Image courtesy of the artist <a href="/jtknoxroxs/">Jen White-Johnson</a>.
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As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're reading this Trust-Based Philanthropy Project piece by Beth Leigh of Village of Wisdom on the hurdles facing Black-led nonprofits - and how philanthropy can remove these hurdles. trustbasedphilanthropy.org/blog-1/liberat…

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“So many Black women are tasked with the stereotype of strong Black women. But we break too…We need consolation [and] self-care.” —Fannie Lou Heather. A reminder this #BlackPhilanthropyMonth to fund support systems that alleviate societal weight on Black women. disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/disab…

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Tune into the new episode of Disability Inclusion: Required with Rebecca Williford of DRA! Rebecca shines a spotlight on DRA's important work as they fight systemic discrimination against people with disabilities through impact litigation. disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/disab…

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Check out the new episode of Disability & Philanthropy Forum's podcast for an interview with DRA President & CEO Rebecca Williford about the role of impact litigation in the fight for #DisabilityRights! disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/disab…

Check out the new episode of <a href="/DisPhilanthropy/">Disability & Philanthropy Forum</a>'s podcast for an interview with DRA President &amp; CEO Rebecca Williford about the role of impact litigation in the fight for #DisabilityRights! 

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On 9/19 at 1:00pm ET, Anna Shireen Wadia of The CARE Fund will moderate a conversation with panelists Maria Town of AAPD and Rahnee Patrick of Illinois DHS on supporting a care economy created by and for disabled people. Register now to tune in! bit.ly/DisPhilanthrop…

On 9/19 at 1:00pm ET, Anna Shireen Wadia of The CARE Fund will moderate a conversation with panelists <a href="/maria_m_town/">Maria Town</a> of <a href="/AAPD/">AAPD</a> and Rahnee Patrick of <a href="/ILHumanServices/">Illinois DHS</a> on supporting a care economy  created by and for disabled people. Register now to tune in! bit.ly/DisPhilanthrop…
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"The tireless efforts of Black women—and in particular, queer, trans, and disabled women of color—lead to new models for philanthropy..." Powerful words in this recent piece by Amoretta Morris of @borealisphil in Nonprofit Quarterly. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth nonprofitquarterly.org/possibility-to…

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"So that artists feel like they have community: that's why there's so many disabled folks that are creating artists hubs." Jen White-Johnson shares how philanthropy can support the spaces that disabled storytellers create for community-building and advocacy. disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/jen-w…

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As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're reading this Nonprofit Quarterly piece from Keecha Harris on the need for philanthropy to make intentional, organizational shifts to support Black women leaders. nonprofitquarterly.org/cocreating-con…

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"This ableism toward people with mental health conditions has nonetheless influenced the way funders give...little funding has gone toward mental health." Learn more in this new blog post by Sarah Katz. disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/how-f…

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“[I learned as a child] to appear the least disabled as possible. Learning and connecting to disability culture…That builds community and that builds strength." Naomi Ortiz on the profound power of disability community, culture, and pride. disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/naomi…

“[I learned as a child] to appear the least disabled as possible. Learning and connecting to disability culture…That builds community and that builds strength." Naomi Ortiz on the profound power of disability community, culture, and pride.
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"A decolonial disability justice lens [is] intended to break the 'disabled/abled' binary so that we live in a world where it is understood that we can all navigate diverse bodies and needs..." Learn more in this rich interview from Third Wave Fund with La Sombrilla Cuir and Colectivo Ilé.

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"Supporting Black doulas and birth workers is not just about improving numbers; it's about saving lives..." As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're reading this piece from Trinnette Cooper (she/her) of ABFE on the importance of funding Black birth workers. abfe.org/blog/black-phi…

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More than 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers, and many disabled Americans need care. Join our webinar on September 19 with The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, Maria Town, and Rahnee Patrick to discuss a disabled-led care movement. bit.ly/DisPhilanthrop…

More than 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers, and many disabled Americans need care. Join our webinar on September 19 with The Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, <a href="/maria_m_town/">Maria Town</a>, and Rahnee Patrick to discuss a disabled-led care movement. bit.ly/DisPhilanthrop…
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"A lot of anti-blackness relies on the assumptions and the understanding of ableism." As #BlackPhilanthropyMonth continues, we're replaying this clip of Sami Schalk on the history of ableism and anti-blackness in the U.S. View the full podcast episode: bit.ly/DIR-Episode-11

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"Black disabled people need more representation on both sides of philanthropy." Ryan Easterly, executive director of WITH Foundation, shares how disability justice has influenced him as a Black disabled leader in philanthropy: bit.ly/BPM-Ryan-Easte… #BlackPhilanthropyMonth

"Black disabled people need more representation on both sides of philanthropy." Ryan Easterly, executive director of <a href="/withfoundation/">WITH Foundation</a>, shares how disability justice has influenced him as a Black disabled leader in philanthropy: bit.ly/BPM-Ryan-Easte… #BlackPhilanthropyMonth
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"There really is no labor movement without disability justice." This #LaborDay, these words from Mona Abhari of United for Respect say it all. View the full video: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/mona-…

"There really is no labor movement without disability justice." This #LaborDay, these words from Mona Abhari of <a href="/forrespect/">United for Respect</a> say it all. View the full video: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/mona-…
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Learn how the Disability Inclusion Pledge and the Presidents' Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum has supported MacArthur Foundation in implementing disability justice, rights, and inclusion at their organization. macfound.org/press/perspect…

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We're excited that our Executive Director, Sandy Ho, will be speaking at Alignment for Progress by The Kennedy Forum this month in Washington, DC! If you'll be at the conference, join Sandy as she speaks on the important of disability justice, rights, and inclusion. #Align4Progress

We're excited that our Executive Director, Sandy Ho, will be speaking at Alignment for Progress by <a href="/kennedyforum/">The Kennedy Forum</a> this month in Washington, DC! If you'll be at the conference, join Sandy as she speaks on the important of disability justice, rights, and inclusion. #Align4Progress