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Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. The top of the image features the logo with teal and pink text reading “Innovating Inclusion Podcast,” where the letter “I” in “Inclusion” is stylized as a pink hand signing the ASL letter “I.”

Below, text reads:
“With Special Guest Nicholas Wyman” in white text on a purple background, and “Hosted by Akira Nakano” in white text on a teal background.

Main text: “How to create apprenticeships for the disability community and all about his new book, Attract, Retain and Develop: Shaping a Skilled Workforce.”

Two circular headshots appear: the larger one of Nicholas Wyman, a white man wearing a dark blazer and light blue shirt, and a smaller one of Akira Nakano, a Japanese American man wearing a gray suit and blue tie, smiling.

Text at the bottom reads: “Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.” The background features a microphone graphic with teal and purple abstract design accents.

Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. The top of the image features the logo with teal and pink text reading “Innovating Inclusion Podcast,” where the letter “I” in “Inclusion” is stylized as a pink hand signing the ASL letter “I.” Below, text reads: “With Special Guest Nicholas Wyman” in white text on a purple background, and “Hosted by Akira Nakano” in white text on a teal background. Main text: “How to create apprenticeships for the disability community and all about his new book, Attract, Retain and Develop: Shaping a Skilled Workforce.” Two circular headshots appear: the larger one of Nicholas Wyman, a white man wearing a dark blazer and light blue shirt, and a smaller one of Akira Nakano, a Japanese American man wearing a gray suit and blue tie, smiling. Text at the bottom reads: “Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.” The background features a microphone graphic with teal and purple abstract design accents.

🎧 New Innovating Inclusion Podcast episode out now!

Host Akira Nakano chats with Nicholas Wyman about creating inclusive apprenticeships and building a skilled, diverse workforce.
Listen here 👉 innovatinginclusion.buzzsprout.com

#InnovatingInclusion #DisabilityInclusion #FutureOfWork

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Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. The background features a microphone and teal and purple design accents. Text reads: “Innovating Inclusion Podcast. With Special Guest Lauren Branch. Hosted by Steven McCoy & Katie Corbett. How to embrace technology and advocate for change to become the largest employer of people who are blind in Oklahoma.” Photos of Lauren Branch, Steven McCoy, and Katie Corbett appear in circular frames. Text at the bottom reads: “Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.”

Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. The background features a microphone and teal and purple design accents. Text reads: “Innovating Inclusion Podcast. With Special Guest Lauren Branch. Hosted by Steven McCoy & Katie Corbett. How to embrace technology and advocate for change to become the largest employer of people who are blind in Oklahoma.” Photos of Lauren Branch, Steven McCoy, and Katie Corbett appear in circular frames. Text at the bottom reads: “Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.”

🎙️ New episode of Innovating Inclusion out now!

Hosts Steven McCoy & Katie Corbett talk with Lauren Branch, CEO of NewView Oklahoma, on how tech & advocacy helped them become the largest employer of blind professionals in Oklahoma.

👉 innovatinginclusion.org

#NDEAM #InnovatingInclusion

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Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” Illustration at the bottom shows three people, one person in a wheelchair, one person standing and pointing, and one person sitting at a table. Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” Illustration at the bottom shows three people, one person in a wheelchair, one person standing and pointing, and one person sitting at a table. Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

Close-up photo of a white man with glasses using a power wheelchair with assistive technology near his mouth. A purple text box reads: “National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual recognition of the positive impact of Disabled people to the American workforce.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Close-up photo of a white man with glasses using a power wheelchair with assistive technology near his mouth. A purple text box reads: “National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual recognition of the positive impact of Disabled people to the American workforce.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Photo of a Black woman in a blazer smiling and signing in American Sign Language. A purple text box reads: “October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the celebration.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Photo of a Black woman in a blazer smiling and signing in American Sign Language. A purple text box reads: “October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the celebration.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “This month, consider: How can I advocate for equal employment opportunities and workplace equity for Disabled people?” Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “This month, consider: How can I advocate for equal employment opportunities and workplace equity for Disabled people?” Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🌟

This year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Let’s uplift Disabled workers and push for equity, representation, and inclusion in every workplace.

#NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InnovatingInclusion

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Proud to celebrate our Fox Fellow Steven McCoy, featured in Times Square for the Every Second Counts campaign on Usher Syndrome Awareness Day and Steven’s appointment as Business Engagement Rep. Representation matters. ✨

#EverySecondCounts #UsherSyndromeAwareness #InnovatingInclusion

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It’s #NationalInclusionWeek! Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s action. What does inclusion mean to you? 🌍✨ #InnovatingInclusion

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A nurse smiles and holds hands with an older disabled woman in a wheelchair, with text overlay that reads: “40% of disabled adults experienced unfair healthcare treatment in the last year.” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top right.

A nurse smiles and holds hands with an older disabled woman in a wheelchair, with text overlay that reads: “40% of disabled adults experienced unfair healthcare treatment in the last year.” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top right.

 A healthcare provider assists a woman in putting on a prosthetic leg, with text overlay that reads: “How will YOU advocate for healthcare equity?” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top left.

A healthcare provider assists a woman in putting on a prosthetic leg, with text overlay that reads: “How will YOU advocate for healthcare equity?” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top left.

40% of disabled adults experienced unfair healthcare treatment last year.
💜 How will YOU advocate for healthcare equity?

#InnovatingInclusion #HealthcareEquity

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Seven mentors stand smiling in front of Hawthorne High School, arms outstretched in celebration.

Seven mentors stand smiling in front of Hawthorne High School, arms outstretched in celebration.

Two mentors sit at a table with several students, while other groups talk in the background.

Two mentors sit at a table with several students, while other groups talk in the background.

A mentor sits at a round wooden table speaking with two students.

A mentor sits at a round wooden table speaking with two students.

 A group of students hold certificates in front of a red wall that reads “Marshall Headlines.”

A group of students hold certificates in front of a red wall that reads “Marshall Headlines.”

Proud to partner with Youth Business Alliance through the Fox Family Foundation Fellowship! 🙌 Our team + fellows mentored students on accessibility, universal design, and inclusion, helping them see how inclusive design can shape their futures. 💡💙
#InnovatingInclusion #Accessibility #FutureLeaders

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A woman in a powered wheelchair smiles as she crosses a street. Text reads: “50% of adults with mobility and non-mobility disabilities report barriers to sidewalks.” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

A woman in a powered wheelchair smiles as she crosses a street. Text reads: “50% of adults with mobility and non-mobility disabilities report barriers to sidewalks.” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

A smiling woman with a prosthetic leg walks outdoors in front of a brick building. Text reads: “How would YOU redesign public spaces to ensure people of all mobility levels can get around easily?” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

A smiling woman with a prosthetic leg walks outdoors in front of a brick building. Text reads: “How would YOU redesign public spaces to ensure people of all mobility levels can get around easily?” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

🌍 Public spaces should work for everyone. Yet 50% of disabled adults report barriers to sidewalks.

💡 How would YOU redesign public spaces to make them more accessible? Share your story and join the #InnovatingInclusion conversation.

#AccessibilityMatters #UniversalDesign

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A podcast promotional graphic with the title Innovating Inclusion Podcast. Text reads: “With Special Guest Saran Tugsjargal. Hosted by Dennis Tran. How to navigate being a policy maker, advocate, a mentor for the Mongolian-American community, and a Freshman in college. Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.” Circular photos feature Saran Tugsjargal smiling with arms crossed in front of a building, and Dennis Tran smiling in a professional headshot.

A podcast promotional graphic with the title Innovating Inclusion Podcast. Text reads: “With Special Guest Saran Tugsjargal. Hosted by Dennis Tran. How to navigate being a policy maker, advocate, a mentor for the Mongolian-American community, and a Freshman in college. Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.” Circular photos feature Saran Tugsjargal smiling with arms crossed in front of a building, and Dennis Tran smiling in a professional headshot.

🎙️ New #InnovatingInclusion episode is live!

Host Dennis Tran sits down with Saran Tugsjargal — policy maker, advocate, Mongolian-American mentor, & college freshman. 🌟

🎧 Listen: innovatinginclusion.buzzsprout.com/2410465/epis...

#Podcast #AANHPI #DisabilityInclusion

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A graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo and large text: “Happy Senior Citizens Day!” Two Polaroid-style photos appear below: one of older adults walking together in a park, and another of a group exercise activity with seniors smiling while stretching with resistance bands.

A graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo and large text: “Happy Senior Citizens Day!” Two Polaroid-style photos appear below: one of older adults walking together in a park, and another of a group exercise activity with seniors smiling while stretching with resistance bands.

A graphic with text: “The day serves as a time to: Honor our older generations’ contributions to society. Uplift the issues they face. Reflect on the importance of supporting them in our communities. Ensure they have access to needed resources.” Two Polaroid-style photos are shown: one of elderly people gardening together, and another of intergenerational hands joined in solidarity.

A graphic with text: “The day serves as a time to: Honor our older generations’ contributions to society. Uplift the issues they face. Reflect on the importance of supporting them in our communities. Ensure they have access to needed resources.” Two Polaroid-style photos are shown: one of elderly people gardening together, and another of intergenerational hands joined in solidarity.

A graphic with text: “Older adults report the highest disability prevalence (43.9% of people aged 65+) compared to other age groups.” Two Polaroid-style photos below show: (1) an elderly blind man with a guide dog sitting outdoors smiling, and (2) a joyful scene of an elderly person in a wheelchair laughing with a child, while another older adult stands nearby.

A graphic with text: “Older adults report the highest disability prevalence (43.9% of people aged 65+) compared to other age groups.” Two Polaroid-style photos below show: (1) an elderly blind man with a guide dog sitting outdoors smiling, and (2) a joyful scene of an elderly person in a wheelchair laughing with a child, while another older adult stands nearby.

A graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo at the top. Text reads: “Today consider: How can I support and uplift elderly adults?” Below the text are two Polaroid-style photos: one of a younger adult sitting and talking with an elderly man, and another of an elderly man with a cane walking beside a younger adult carrying a grocery bag.

A graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo at the top. Text reads: “Today consider: How can I support and uplift elderly adults?” Below the text are two Polaroid-style photos: one of a younger adult sitting and talking with an elderly man, and another of an elderly man with a cane walking beside a younger adult carrying a grocery bag.

🌟 Today we celebrate #SeniorCitizensDay a reminder to honor, uplift, and support older adults in our communities.

Nearly 44% of people 65+ live with a disability. Let’s ensure they have access, dignity, and the resources they deserve. 💜

#InnovatingInclusion #DisabilityInclusion

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🎙✨ Join host Dennis Tran for an inspiring conversation with Saran Tugsjargal next week!

Saran shares the pivotal moments and personal experiences that led her into her advocacy and leadership journey

#InnovatingInclusion #PodcastPreview #DisabilityInclusion #Neurodiversity #RepresentationMatters

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A group of youth and Steven McCoy pose in front of a “Spoken Heroes” backdrop, smiling and making hand signs, wearing matching t-shirts.

A group of youth and Steven McCoy pose in front of a “Spoken Heroes” backdrop, smiling and making hand signs, wearing matching t-shirts.

A group of youth and adults stand together smiling in front of a “Spoken Heroes” step-and-repeat banner, posing playfully for a group photo.

A group of youth and adults stand together smiling in front of a “Spoken Heroes” step-and-repeat banner, posing playfully for a group photo.

A group of youth and young adults, many wearing white “Spoken Heroes” t-shirts, sit attentively in black chairs during a workshop. Some participants use white canes, and a bright orange rolling cart is in the foreground.

A group of youth and young adults, many wearing white “Spoken Heroes” t-shirts, sit attentively in black chairs during a workshop. Some participants use white canes, and a bright orange rolling cart is in the foreground.

We just wrapped our Innovating Inclusion Microinternship Program powered by the Fox Family Foundation and are grateful for our partnership with Spoken Heroes and founder Steven McCoy.

#InnovatingInclusion #SpokenHeroes #FoxFamilyFoundation #UniversalDesign #YouthEmpowerment #DisabilityInclusion

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A celebratory visual with a gray background featuring diagonal stripes in red, gold, white, blue, and green, representing the Disability Pride flag. The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top, followed by the message “Happy Disability Pride Month!” in a white text box.

A celebratory visual with a gray background featuring diagonal stripes in red, gold, white, blue, and green, representing the Disability Pride flag. The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top, followed by the message “Happy Disability Pride Month!” in a white text box.

The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top. The main text reads: “Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in July 1990.” Below the text is a historic photo of President George H. W. Bush signing the ADA into law, surrounded by disabled advocates including Evan Kemp, Justin Dart Jr., and others.

The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top. The main text reads: “Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in July 1990.” Below the text is a historic photo of President George H. W. Bush signing the ADA into law, surrounded by disabled advocates including Evan Kemp, Justin Dart Jr., and others.

Text reads: “Disability Pride Month flag was first created in 2019 by Ann Magill. She redesigned it in 2021 because the original version triggered seizures and migraines for some people, and to accommodate red-green color blindness.” The background contains muted colors from the redesigned flag.

Text reads: “Disability Pride Month flag was first created in 2019 by Ann Magill. She redesigned it in 2021 because the original version triggered seizures and migraines for some people, and to accommodate red-green color blindness.” The background contains muted colors from the redesigned flag.

The Innovating Inclusion logo sits at the top. Each color of the flag is listed with its meaning:

Red: Physical disabilities

Gold: Neurodivergence

White: Non-apparent & not-yet diagnosed disabilities

Blue: Emotional & psychiatric disabilities

Green: Sensory disabilities (e.g., Deaf, Hard of Hearing, lack of smell).
The background shows diagonal stripes in those same colors.

The Innovating Inclusion logo sits at the top. Each color of the flag is listed with its meaning: Red: Physical disabilities Gold: Neurodivergence White: Non-apparent & not-yet diagnosed disabilities Blue: Emotional & psychiatric disabilities Green: Sensory disabilities (e.g., Deaf, Hard of Hearing, lack of smell). The background shows diagonal stripes in those same colors.

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we honor the joy, power, and resilience of the disabled community. 💜

We belong here, and we’re here to stay.

#DisabilityPride #InnovatingInclusion #DisabledAndProud #AccessIsLove #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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Graphic for the Innovating Inclusion podcast special edition featuring Jessie Weber and Paul Grossman, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a focus on the ADA, 504 sit-in, and the case against LACCD.

Graphic for the Innovating Inclusion podcast special edition featuring Jessie Weber and Paul Grossman, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a focus on the ADA, 504 sit-in, and the case against LACCD.

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),

✨ Jessie Weber & Paul Grossman both disability right activist join us for a conversation.

🎧www.innovatinginclusion.org

#ADA35 #DisabilityRights #InnovatingInclusion #504SitIn #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #InclusionMatters

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Flyer for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. Title reads “Innovating Inclusion Podcast – Streaming Now!” hosted by Katie Corbett and Mandeep Ladhar. The main question reads: “How do you advocate and raise awareness for rare diseases? And how do you challenge preconceptions?” Featured photo shows two white women using power wheelchairs smiling outdoors on a paved path. One wears a pink shirt and striped pants with a black hat; the other wears a gray top and black pants. Text at the bottom says: “With special guests Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts” with a photo credit to Maddie Graves. The Innovating Inclusion logo and website (www.innovatinginclusion.org) appear at the bottom.

Flyer for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. Title reads “Innovating Inclusion Podcast – Streaming Now!” hosted by Katie Corbett and Mandeep Ladhar. The main question reads: “How do you advocate and raise awareness for rare diseases? And how do you challenge preconceptions?” Featured photo shows two white women using power wheelchairs smiling outdoors on a paved path. One wears a pink shirt and striped pants with a black hat; the other wears a gray top and black pants. Text at the bottom says: “With special guests Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts” with a photo credit to Maddie Graves. The Innovating Inclusion logo and website (www.innovatinginclusion.org) appear at the bottom.

🎧 New Episode Out Now!

In this powerful episode of the Innovating Inclusion Podcast, we sit down with two incredible changemakers: Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts as they share their lived experiences navigating rare diseases, disability, and advocacy.

#raredisease #innovatinginclusion #disability

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Innovating Inclusion Logo —"Innovating" in light teal with a Braille I replacing the letter I and a heart in place of the letter V.
"Inclusion" in pink with an ASL letter U.
Text in purple reads Share your story.
Teal text box below with white letters reads "Starring You."
Text below in white letters with purple text box reads: "Did you... Miss the bus and meet your soulmate? Find entrepreneurial success while championing your disability? Protest and change laws?
Purple text reads: join storytellers of all abilities in sharing your stories of love, hope, stumbling, overcoming, triumph, encouragement, strength, and bravery.

Website www.innovatinginclusion.org

There is a square QR code which can be scanned which links to the google form to sign up.

The background is white with a translucent grey microphone on the left and a decorative pink and purple image along the right.  There is a light team silhouette of a man shoulders up with a white question mark on his face.  A teal text box below reads "You".

GOOGLE FORM 

There is an image in the google form which is the same as above.

Image Description Innovating Inclusion Logo —"Innovating" in light teal with a Braille I replacing the letter I and a heart in place of the letter V. "Inclusion" in pink with an ASL letter U. Text in purple reads Share your story. Teal text box below with white letters reads "Starring You." Text below in white letters with purple text box reads: "Did you... Miss the bus and meet your soulmate? Find entrepreneurial success while championing your disability? Protest and change laws? Purple text reads: join storytellers of all abilities in sharing your stories of love, hope, stumbling, overcoming, triumph, encouragement, strength, and bravery. Website www.innovatinginclusion.org There is a square QR code which can be scanned which links to the google form to sign up. The background is white with a translucent grey microphone on the left and a decorative pink and purple image along the right. There is a light team silhouette of a man shoulders up with a white question mark on his face. A teal text box below reads "You". GOOGLE FORM There is an image in the google form which is the same as above.

📣 Disabled storytellers, we want to hear from YOU!

🔗 Visit www.innovatinginclusion.org or scan the QR code to get started.

Let’s innovate inclusion together. ♿️💜

#DisabledAndProud #StorytellingForChange #InnovatingInclusion #DisabilityJustice #ShareYourStory

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A promotional graphic for a podcast titled "INNOVATING Inclusion PODCAST." The graphic features guest Lucy Edwards, with a pleasant expression, and a light teal and purple color scheme.

Text: podcast's title, premiere date (April 15, 2025), hosts (Katie Corbett & Angie Castro), and special guest (Lucy Edwards). The tagline mentions "Why Blind Barbie matters" that the podcast will be available on Buzzsprout and other streaming channels, innovatinginclusion.com

A promotional graphic for a podcast titled "INNOVATING Inclusion PODCAST." The graphic features guest Lucy Edwards, with a pleasant expression, and a light teal and purple color scheme. Text: podcast's title, premiere date (April 15, 2025), hosts (Katie Corbett & Angie Castro), and special guest (Lucy Edwards). The tagline mentions "Why Blind Barbie matters" that the podcast will be available on Buzzsprout and other streaming channels, innovatinginclusion.com

This week on Innovating Inclusion Podcast, blind content creator, entrepreneur, and cosmetic extraordinaire Lucy Edwards joins us for a fulfilling chat about inclusion in the beauty space. #accessibility #dei #podcast #inclusion #inclusivebeauty #wearebillionstrong #innovatinginclusion

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Innovating Inclusion Podcast ad. Left side is white with a grey podcast mic in the background. Right has a wavy teal and purple decorative ribbons with the headshots of hosts Steven McCoy, black, bald with mustache and goatee; Angie Castro, Latina, black hair; and Katie Corbett, Caucasian with long red hair. The InVisions logo is at the bottom. I and N in orange letters with Vision in purple. The V is replaced by a heart.

Innovating Inclusion Podcast ad. Left side is white with a grey podcast mic in the background. Right has a wavy teal and purple decorative ribbons with the headshots of hosts Steven McCoy, black, bald with mustache and goatee; Angie Castro, Latina, black hair; and Katie Corbett, Caucasian with long red hair. The InVisions logo is at the bottom. I and N in orange letters with Vision in purple. The V is replaced by a heart.

We are pleased to announce the #InnovatingInclusion Podcast. We will offer in-depth discussions around universal design, entrepreneurship, and pertinent issues and innovative solutions impacting the disability community and our future as an inclusive society. Premiering April 1st!

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