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Vilissa Thompson, LMSW’s Ramp Your Voice! Conference 2026 is an important space that focuses on the diverse experiences of Black disabled individuals. It goes beyond just discussing challenges and instead celebrates Black disabled joy, strength, and leadership. By uniting various leaders, artists, and advocates, the conference creates a shared space for storytelling and connection. It…
The “Ramp Your Voice!” conference will return June 5 from 11:30am to 6pm EST in a virtual format aimed at elevating Black disabled voices, leadership, and creativity through national conversations on disability justice and community building. Organizers say the conference will bring together Black disabled leaders, artists, professionals, students, and allies committed to equity and…
On June 7, Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, will lead the groundbreaking event Ramp Your Voice! to spotlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially Black women and femmes with disabilities in America. The goal of Ramp Your Voice! is to raise awareness of marginalized voices while working to implement social and political change for equal…