EPISODE · Feb 14, 2024 · 11 MIN
Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood
from Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education · host Understood.org
In celebration of Black History Month, Julian highlights four members of the Understood team: Berman Fenelus, Senior Content ProducerLivingston Steele, Social Media ManagerMisha Williams, Grants and Relationships ManagerDeb Wilson, Chief People & Culture OfficerEach of them is making an impact in the lives of people with learning and thinking differences, from silencing shame and stigma to promoting inclusion. Learn the reasons why they choose to do this work. Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected]. Related resourcesBlack History Month: Celebrating Lois, Solange, and OctaviaWisdom for families from LeDerick Horne, poet with dyslexiaTo be Black in America with a learning disability Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In celebration of Black History Month, Julian highlights four members of the Understood team: -Berman Fenelus, Senior Content Producer -Livingston Steele, Social Media Manager -Misha Williams, Grants and Relationships Manager -Deb Wilson, Chief People & Culture Officer Each of them is making an impact in the lives of people with learning and thinking differences, from silencing shame and stigma to promoting inclusion. Learn the reasons why they choose to do this work. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
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