WID in Brief
As an internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, WID's mission is to strengthen the disability movement through research, training, advocacy and public education so that people with disabilities throughout the world enjoy increased opportunities to live independently.
Founded in 1983 by leaders of the Independent Living Movement, WID's vision is that culture, laws, policies, perceptions and customs everywhere reflect the full participation of all people including people with disabilities. WID's work focuses on those areas crucial to allowing persons with disabilities to live full and independent lives, and WID's unique, innovative programs promote employment, economic development and financial stability for Americans with disabilities; address the needs of marginalized disabled people from minority backgrounds with bilingual, bicultural programs; provide information and services on public benefits programs for both disabled consumers and service providers; conduct research on accessible health care and personal assistance services; work to develop policy to make technology accessible; and build the capacity of disability NGOs and support emerging disabled leaders in developing countries.
A majority of the Board of Directors and staff are people with disabilities and are respected national leaders in the disability field as well as in industry, government and social services. WID maintains a grassroots focus and cutting-edge status in the disability movement by bringing a diverse disability perspective to improving public policy and civil rights.
WID is located in downtown Oakland, California.
About WID
The mission of the World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools; conducts research, public education, training and advocacy campaigns; and provides technical assistance.
An internationally recognized public policy center founded in 1983 by leaders of the Independent Living Movement, WID's program work focuses on issues and problems that directly affect people’s ability to live full and independent lives. A majority of the Board and staff are persons with disabilities.
WID’s current projects are described in more detail at http://www.wid.org/
Thomas Foley, Interim Acting Executive Director, tom@WID.org
http://www.wid.org/publications/world-institute-on-disability-fact-sheet
http://www.wid.org/about-wid
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