Authentic Inclusion with Emily Ladau
Join disability rights activist and author Emily Ladau for a powerful conversation in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Drawing from her lived experience and advocacy work, Emily will share reflections on what accessibility truly means, why representation matters, and how we can all work toward a more inclusive world.
In this fireside chat, Emily sits down with Lily Bond of 3Play Media to explore the evolving landscape of accessibility, the importance of centering disabled voices, and how awareness can lead to meaningful action—across media, workplaces, and everyday life.
This is a session for anyone seeking to listen, learn, and deepen their understanding of disability and inclusion.
Register for the Webinar:
Registration Info:
You will receive a confirmation email with details for logging into the webinar. This webinar will be hosted on Thursday, May 15th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET. Convert your time zone. This webinar will be recorded and available for replay.
Accessibility Info:
3Play Media is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible virtual event for all participants. We will provide live captioning and ASL interpretation for this webinar. For questions about other accommodations or needs, please contact webinars@3playmedia.com.
About the Speaker:
Emily Ladau
Activist, Writer, & Speaker
Emily Ladau is a disability rights advocate, writer, and communications consultant born with Larsen syndrome. She began her advocacy journey at age 10 with an appearance on Sesame Street. A Long Island native, she holds a B.A. in English from Adelphi University.
Emily is the author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally and currently serves as Editor of Able News at The Viscardi Center. She has held editorial and strategic roles with organizations including the Disability & Philanthropy Forum and Rooted in Rights, and she co-hosts The Accessible Stall Podcast.
Her work focuses on making cultural spaces more inclusive, consulting with institutions like the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Friends of the High Line. Emily has received numerous honors, including the Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award and the Henry Viscardi Achievement Award, recognizing her impact as a leader in disability advocacy.