Disability:IN Chicagoland, in partnership with Northern Trust, is hosting a discussion about global disability inclusion in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated annually on December 3rd. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Report on Disability found that more than 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population currently lives with a disability. Learn how individuals, businesses, policymakers, activists and organizations like Disability:IN are working to advance disability inclusion globally.
This Fireside Chat will include Northern Trust’s Sarah Boddey, Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer, EMEA and APAC regions; Pia Justesen, author and Danish human rights lawyer; and Laura Wilhelm, Executive Director, Disability:IN Chicagoland, for a discussion about the progression of disability inclusion worldwide. Pia will also share insights based on personal narratives compiled in her recent book, From the Periphery.