[News from Diversability] One week left to nominate a disabled leader for the D-30 Disability Impact List & June virtual journaling event

Nominations for the 2025 D-30 Disability Impact List close on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Newsletter contents:

1. We’re opening up TWO of our Diversability Leadership Collective events over the next month!

   1. [Virtual] Wednesday, May 28: Navigating Business Finances with Aneisha Velazquez

   2. [Virtual] Tuesday, June 24: The Power of Journaling Workshop with Damesha Craig

2. Only one week left to nominate a disabled leader for the 6th annual D-30 Disability Impact List (deadline: May 19, 2025).

3. Updates from the Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC)

4. Other things we wanted to include in this newsletter:

   1. [Partner] Attend the PA Conference for Women on September 25 with speakers like Cynthia Erivo, Mel Robbins, and Hoda Kotb.

   2. Join us for upcoming book events for The Anti-Ableist Manifesto (written by our founder Tiffany Yu) in New York City on Wednesday, May 14 and Montréal, Canada on Wednesday, May 28.

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One week left to nominate a disabled leader for the 2025 D-30 Disability Impact List (deadline May 19, 2025)

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Nominations are now open for our fifth annual D-30 Disability Impact List, the global list honoring 30 disabled leaders in the community who are making a difference!

Anyone who identifies as disabled (including chronic illnesses and mental health conditions) is eligible to be nominated, and nominators do not need to identify as disabled. To celebrate the spirit of community and interdependence, self-nominations are not accepted.

Nominations close on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Nominate a disabled leader at http://mydiversability.com/d30.

Help us share the call for nominations by amplifying these posts on Substack, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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We are excited to open up two of our Diversability Leadership Collective (our members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence) events to the public. All events are free for DLC members to attend.

{Virtual} Wednesday, May 28: Navigating Business Finances with Aneisha Velazquez

1. When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 15 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

{Virtual} Tuesday, June 24: The Power of Journaling Workshop with Damesha Craig

Image description: a square graphic on a peach background with a red border. At the top, text, “Diversability Leadership Collective. The Power of Journaling Workshop.” Below, Damesha Craig’s headshot in an circle with her name. Below, text, “Tuesday, June 24 | 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT. Join is for a free week of membership. Sliding scale options available. Sign up here: http://diversability.mn.co.” On the sides, text, “Open to the public.”

About Damesha Craig: Damesha is deeply immersed in ancient wisdom traditions, integrating timeless teachings into her coaching programs to help leaders cultivate authenticity, resilience, and purpose. She is the Executive Columnist for The Soul Fueler Journal and the Founder & Creator of Her & His Leadership Garden Community, a transformative space designed to empower women in leadership.

As a Certified Mindset Life & Career Coach, podcast host of Sunday SoulDay, and lifelong learner, she is passionate about guiding leaders to embrace their highest selves—leading with self-love, confidence, intuition, and impact.

1. When: Tuesday, June 24 | 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT

2. Where: A Zoom link will be emailed to you 10 mins before the event begins.

   This event will also be recorded and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.

3. Tickets: FREE for Diversability Leadership Collective members, sliding scale tickets for non-members

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Updates from the Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC)

Since launching in 2021, our members have made over $37k in opportunities shared through the DLC!

The Diversability® Leadership Collective (DLC) is our members-only space to advance disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. Join over 170+ members for curated paid & visibility opportunities, members-only events, and community.

Our Facebook Group (7,300+ members) will continue to be a free, loosely moderated space for peer support, resources, and community.

Member Updates:

1. Jodi Hausen writes about the threats to Section 504 in her newsletter, More Than Normal: Breaking Down Barriers to Disability.

2. Nathan Chung helped launch a new zine, Unapologetically Us: Disabled, Proud, and Resilient.

3. Danielle Connolly started a new role at Givsly! #DLCwin

4. Dr. Xenia Barnes is looking for sponsors and vendors her Triumphs on the Rooftop event.

5. Nitika Chopra is hosting Chronicon Presents: Reclaiming Your Power on Your Path to Wellness in NYC on June 10.

6. Catarina Rivera is co-hosting a disability empowerment retreat in Park City, Utah in June.

Recent opportunities curated for DLC members:

1. Share your story on this platform for disabled professionals.

2. Get interviewed for a Disability Pride Month feature.

3. Earn up to $500 for this study.

4. Submit your film to this film festival.

5. Apply for this social media creator fund.