19 Apr 2023
Recently @BorealisPhil & @FordFoundation launched the #DisabilityXTech Fund to support #DisabilityLeaders creating transformational change across the tech sector. Grantees include @awnnetwork_ @Communica1st @AutisticPOC @CLSphila @CymaSpace @deafspotlight @sumapdx @STOPSpyingNY
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13 Apr 2023
Don’t miss this upcoming event from #DisabilityXTech Fund partner @STOPSpyingNY with @AutisticHoya.
Should be a fascinating convo on biased surveillance of people with neuro-divergences and disabilities. RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Announcing our next Tech & Society Salon! On April 26th, 5-6pm EST, we are joined by @autistichoya @waazn1 and @jshermcyber for a discussion about surveillance tools utilized by medical, wellness, and health-crisis services. RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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13 Mar 2023
The #DisabilityXTech fund helps disabled leaders create and fund new technology to benefit folks like us! Thank you to all those working to make the rights and justice of disabled people in daily life a priority through technology! #DisabledInAcademia #DisabledInSTEM
Congrats to the fabulous grantees for the #DisabilityXTech fund!! $1M over 3 years to support disabled leaders creating change at the intersection of #DisabilityJustice and technology. I'm so proud to be a part of it. borealisphilanthropy.org/bor…
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9 Mar 2023
Excited to share @InsidePhilanthr's coverage of the #DisabilityXTech Fund—a collab between our Disability Inclusion Fund and @FordFoundation to move $1M to #DisabilityJustice leaders brining change to tech!
Learn more about the fund's inaugural cohort: borealisphil.org/3l90NlI
6 Mar 2023
Disabled people rarely get a seat at the table when it comes to tech development and policy. With their new Disability x Tech Fund, the Ford Foundation and Borealis Philanthropy want to change that. Martha Ramirez reports: bit.ly/3ycK6sK
@FordFoundation @BorealisPhil
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3 Mar 2023
The #DisabilityXTech Fund is the first national fund supporting disability-led groups working at intersections of disability rights, justice & technology.
Thank you, @DrewLindsayCOP for exploring this model and important intersection for @Philanthropy. philanthropy.com/article/for…
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2 Mar 2023
RT @Wolven@ourislandgeorgia.net
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We had so much fun catching up with the team at @ResearchForCP on their podcast last year. Listen in to hear about the services we provide & what we have planned in the future!
#SmartHomeTechnology #SmartHome #NDIS #DisabilityXTech
Are you looking for ways to make your life easier at home? Homeable can help you find #SmartHome solutions to increase your independence and empower you within your home. Listen to our #podcast interview featuring Homeable to learn more: bit.ly/CPARFPodcastS1Ep2
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We had an amazing experience completing the Remarkable accelerator program last year. Skip to 32:15 to hear our final pitch or listen from the start to hear from some incredible companies in the disability tech space from all around the globe 🌍
#DisabilityXTech #SmartHomeTech
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28 Feb 2023
Proud to see our partners at @FordFoundation and @BorealisPhil launch the #DisabilityXTech Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting disability leaders working to advance a just and equitable technology future. Learn more about the fund and it's grantees: philanthropy.com/article/for…
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28 Feb 2023
Grateful to our incredible advisory committee who ensured the #DisabilityXTech Fund was designed by, for & with disabled leaders.
@Aubrie_Lee @crystaljjlee @Wolven @autistichoya @sdpavithran @jordynbzim @MariellaPaulino Henry Claypool Ian Moura Keith Jones Liz Henry
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28 Feb 2023
📢 Together w/ @FordFoundation, we’re proud to announce the launch of the #DisabilityXTech Fund, the first national fund to support #DisabilityLeaders creating transformational change across the tech sector.
borealisphil.org/3IYbgtw
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Congrats to the fabulous grantees for the #DisabilityXTech fund!! $1M over 3 years to support disabled leaders creating change at the intersection of #DisabilityJustice and technology. I'm so proud to be a part of it. borealisphilanthropy.org/bor…
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28 Feb 2023
Technology and disability justice are profoundly interconnected.
@FordFoundation is proud to support the #DisabilityXTech Fund—a $1M investment in partnership with @BorealisPhil to support disabled leaders shaping a more equitable tech future. fordfoundation.org/news-and-…
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🎉ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re proud to join the inaugural cohort of #DisabilityXTech Fund, a $1million initiative of @BorealisPhil & @FordFoundation to support #DisabilityLeaders creating transformational change across the tech sector. tinyurl.com/yb8xhsr9
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28 Feb 2023
We’re thrilled to announce our inaugural cohort of #DisabilityXTech Fund grantees who will show how profoundly connected #disability justice and #tech justice are:
@AWNNetwork_
@Communica1st
@AutisticPOC
@CLSphila
@CymaSpace
@DeafSpotlight
@Sumapdx
@STOPSpyingNY
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28 Feb 2023
#DisabilityXTech Fund was designed by, for, and with disabled leaders, thanks to the vision of the advisory committee who led the way: @Aubrie_Lee @CrystalJJLee @Wolven @AutisticHoya @SDPavithran @JordynBZim @MariellaPaulino Henry Claypool, Ian Moura, Keith Jones, Liz Henry (2/3)
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28 Feb 2023
BREAKING: We’re proud to launch the #DisabilityXTech Fund, a $1 million initiative with @BorealisPhil to advance the leadership of people with disabilities to transform tech innovation.
"Nothing about us without us!"
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