Destine Hicks-Lundy is a respected national leader and strategist with a decade of experience driving equity, innovation, and organizational impact across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Exploring how proposed regulations will impact the tech tools your nonprofit organization relies on daily with Diane Nahabedian and Sam Larson.
In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Give the Gift of Speech
For decades, innovation for the disability community has depended heavily on government and traditional philanthropic grants. That money built vital programs—but it was never enough. Now, with federal budgets under pressure and some disability-related grants facing cuts or non-renewals, the gap between what disabled people need and what public funding provides is widening.
How small acts of accessibility make a big difference on Halloween night. Halloween brings out the best in community spirit—doorsteps lit up, children in costume, neighbors greeting each other with laughter and candy. But for many people with disabilities, what should be a night of fun can come with real challenges.
In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Let’s Get Social!, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Envisioning Access Golf Classic
Breaking Barriers on the Field and the Fairway: How People with Disabilities Are Shaping the Future of Soccer and Golf
Across the country, adaptive sports programs are redefining what’s possible for athletes with disabilities. Two sports in particular—soccer and golf—are seeing remarkable growth in participation, innovation, and public recognition. Whether it’s a fast-paced match on the pitch or a quiet moment on the green, these sports prove that talent, determination, and love of the game transcend physical limitations.
In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Celebrating Alison Payne, Disability Corner, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Join Us—Envisioning Access Golf Classic
This month, as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we wanted to reflect not just on the policy—but on its lived impact. At Envisioning Access, we believe it’s vital to center the voices of those directly affected by disability policy, especially when envisioning the future. To help guide that reflection, I sat down with Serjio Brereda, our Fund Development Manager, for a conversation on how the ADA has shaped his life, identity, and vision for what comes next.
In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Celebrating Alison Payne, Disability Corner, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Join Us—Envisioning Access Golf Classic
Each time the United States engages in a new war or combat situation, a new generation of wounded veterans returns home—many with complex and permanent disabilities. While advances in battlefield medicine are increasing survival rates, they have also resulted in a growing population of veterans with amputations, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other lasting impairments. These visible and invisible wounds require long-term, adaptive solutions.
In This Issue: From the Executive Director, In the News, Disability Corner, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Join Us—Envisioning Access Golf Classic
