Ep.30 - Pioneering Inclusion

An episode of the Save As: Ability podcast, hosted by Arc Angel Communications w/ PodPro Entertainment, titled "Ep.30 - Pioneering Inclusion " was published on June 5, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.

June 5, 2024 ·10m · Save As: Ability

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Summary

In this episode of Save As: Ability, host David D'Arcangelo interviews Becky Curran Kekula on the latest developments in disability inclusion. Learn about the Disability Equality Index, the Next Gen Leader Program, and how these initiatives are paving the way for a more inclusive workplace. Becky also discusses her experiences in the entertainment industry and the importance of authentic representation. BeckyMotivates.comhttps://disabilityin.org/resources https://ncdj.org/style-guide Becky Curran Kekula serves as the Disability Equality Index (DEI) – United States Senior Director at Disability:IN. Since she started at Disability:IN in 2017, Becky has more than tripled the number of U.S. DEI participants from 110 companies to nearly 500 companies. In her current role, she’s responsible for managing all things related to the United States DEI. Becky launched a public speaking business. A prolific public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale, she has spoken at over 500 venues, including schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, throughout the United States and beyond. She’s passionate about advancing disability inclusion in schools, the media, workplace, and everywhere else. Becky currently serves as Employment Chair of Little People of America (LPA). She’s also a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) at Arizona State University, Positive Exposure, and Understanding Our Differences. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ⓒ 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodPro Entertainment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SaveAsAbility #Ability #Inclusive #Inclusivity #LaborForce #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #DEI #ReasonableAccommodation #Accommodation #DisabilityEquality #NextGenLeaders #DisabilityIn #InclusionRevolution #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityAdvocate #InclusiveEmployment #CorporateResponsibility #InclusiveCulture #EqualOpportunities #RepresentationMatters #EntertainmentInclusion #AuthenticStories #DiversityInMedia #InclusiveInnovation #WorkforceDiversity #InclusionMatters #DiversityChampion #DisabilityLeadership #AccessAndInclusion #EmpowermentThroughInclusion #BreakingStereotypes #InclusivePractices #DiversityWins #InclusionWorks #AuthenticRepresentation #ChangingTheNarrative #TheNewRadio

Episode Description

In this episode of Save As: Ability, host David D'Arcangelo interviews Becky Curran Kekula on the latest developments in disability inclusion.

Learn about the Disability Equality Index, the Next Gen Leader Program, and how these initiatives are paving the way for a more inclusive workplace.

Becky also discusses her experiences in the entertainment industry and the importance of authentic representation.

BeckyMotivates.com
https://disabilityin.org/resources

https://ncdj.org/style-guide

Becky Curran Kekula serves as the Disability Equality Index (DEI) – United States Senior Director at Disability:IN. Since she started at Disability:IN in 2017, Becky has more than tripled the number of U.S. DEI participants from 110 companies to nearly 500 companies. In her current role, she’s responsible for managing all things related to the United States DEI.

Becky launched a public speaking business. A prolific public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale, she has spoken at over 500 venues, including schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, throughout the United States and beyond. She’s passionate about advancing disability inclusion in schools, the media, workplace, and everywhere else.

Becky currently serves as Employment Chair of Little People of America (LPA). She’s also a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) at Arizona State University, Positive Exposure, and Understanding Our Differences.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#SaveAsAbility #Ability #Inclusive #Inclusivity #LaborForce #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #DEI #ReasonableAccommodation #Accommodation #DisabilityEquality #NextGenLeaders #DisabilityIn #InclusionRevolution #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityAdvocate #InclusiveEmployment #CorporateResponsibility #InclusiveCulture #EqualOpportunities #RepresentationMatters #EntertainmentInclusion #AuthenticStories #DiversityInMedia #InclusiveInnovation #WorkforceDiversity #InclusionMatters #DiversityChampion #DisabilityLeadership #AccessAndInclusion #EmpowermentThroughInclusion #BreakingStereotypes #InclusivePractices #DiversityWins #InclusionWorks #AuthenticRepresentation #ChangingTheNarrative #TheNewRadio