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Oct 2020
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Disability Inclusion Summit - Adweek DEI...

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For the Disability Inclusion Summit, eight leaders in marketing and advertising brought their hearts and perspectives forward, sharing the virtual stage to open up about their personal experiences and unifying sentiments around areas for advancement. Each of the panelists are part of the Disability community and shared important perspective on awareness, understanding and alliance. For anyone trying to access this podcast who may have a hearing impairment, please note the full video that includes a sign language interpreter is available here: https://www.adweek.com/agencies/leaders-with-disabilities-urge-brands-and-agencies-let-us-tell-own-stories/The Panelists included: Becky Kekula, director, Disability Equality Index KR Liu, head of brand accessibility, Google’s Brand Studio Josh Loebner, director of strategy, Designsensory Christina Mallon, global head of inclusive design and accessibility, Wunderman ThompsonRussell Shaffer, director of global culture, diversity and inclusion, WalmartStorm Smith, producer, BBDO LA Bryan Stromer, product marketing manager, Microsoft Tiffany Yu, CEO and founder, Diversability

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