Breaking Boxes: Edmund Asiedu’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion

“I want to grow up to be someone who makes sure that we are always creating that level playing field for everyone to thrive.” - Edmund AsieduEdmund Asiedu (he/him/his) is a black man originally from Ghana, West Africa, now living in the United States. Edmund's primary focus is on promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities.  His career has spanned various fields, including career development and education. Throughout his career, Edmund has accumulated knowledge about resources and tools available for individuals with disabilities. Currently working as an accessible transportation professional, he has strategically worked in different sectors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to this goal: Education: as a crucial tool for individuals with disabilities. Employment: in career development, helping people with disabilities secure jobs. Transportation: making transportation more accessible for individuals with disabilities. And Housing: Edmund aims to work in public housing in the future, addressing the lack of accessibility in many buildings globally.About Edmund AsieduEdmund Asiedu is a proud person with disability, a passionate accessibility, disability inclusion, and inclusive mentoring advocate who raises awareness on the needs of persons with disabilities in educational institutions and workplaces. He uses he/him/his pronouns. Born and raised in Ghana, Edmund studied at St. Mary’s Boys High School and the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He relocated to the United States in 2010. Before joining New York City Department of Transportation as a Policy Analyst for Accessibility, he held positions at Columbia University School of Public Health, Berkeley College, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, Lehman College, National Disability Rights Network, and Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled.Edmund holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the Lehman College and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College School of Public and International Affairs. He served on the Disability Access and Accommodations Committee at the Columbia University Medical Center. Edmund currently serves as the Co-chair of the Advisory Council of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) in the U.S.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit globalinclusioninpractice.substack.com