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Shane Kanady is SourceAmerica’s Director, Government Affairs Special Projects. In his role, Kanady oversees SourceAmerica’s Future of Work Program, combining research, advocacy and social innovation to address the economic and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Kanady advises House and Senate offices on future of work policies and oversees relationships with domestic and international organizations. […]

Noel is the Head of Design at HAX. He has been working at HAX from program 1 and oversees the design team in Shenzhen, actively supporting 30+ new HAX teams annually, as well as providing ongoing mentorship to the global ecosystem of HAX alumni and recruiting design mentors and staff for the program. Noel’s specialties

Edmund is a passionate disability rights advocate. He currently works with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health as an Assistant Director of Career Services. Edmund serves as the Campus Coordinator for the Workforce Recruitment Program for students and recent graduates with Disabilities and Accommodations. Edmund facilitates the Career Coaching Program for students with disabilities.

Jack McElaney is Microassist’s vice president of sales and marketing. Jack’s focus is digital accessibility and consulting within the corporate, financial services, and educational markets. He curates “Accessibility in the News,” a widely read industry newsletter that is a compilation of hand-picked articles, blogs, conferences, training, industry and product announcements, tips, job listings, and a

Dr. Cathy Holloway is the Academic Director and co-founder of the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and Associate Professor in UCL’s Interaction Centre. GDI Hub exists to accelerate disability innovation for a fairer world and Cathy’s research revolves around supporting this aim. GDI Hub is part of a partnership which has grown out of

Juliette Burton is an award-winning comedian and writer. Juliette has recently completed a UK tour of her award-winning show, Butterfly Effect. Juliette has performed four solos shows, When I Grow Up, Look At Me, Decision Time and Butterfly Effect, at the Edinburgh Fringe. She has sold out the runs of her shows for the last

Liz Sayce was Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK (and its legacy charity Radar) from 2007-2017, where she led work for equal participation for all, through programmes on independent living, career opportunities and shifts in cultural attitudes and behaviour. Liz is Chair of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health, hosted by the Centre for

In her current role, Jola consults with many Fortune 500 clients, looking at disruptive shifts and forces to make sense of the future (and Jola is obsessed with the future). Jola studies US and global consumers, as well as, disruptions and innovation, around the world, to guide her clients on how to connect with today’s

Alejandro coordinates EDF’s advocacy in Political Participation. He is also EDF”s e-accessibility specialist, working on policies concerning accessibility for persons with disabilities in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), research and innovation, and EDF involvement in standardization activities. Alejandro is also responsible for our relationship with the European Parliament. Among other topics, Alejandro develops policy positions