Erin Michelle Kay

Acting CEO @Claiming Disability

Marion, IA, US

Erin Noon Kay is the CEO & Founder of Claiming Disability. Erin identifies a \"fierce disabled entrepreneurial woman,\" with Cerebral Palsy. She uses a walker and wheelchair occasionally, but she believes it\'s \"OK\" to look disabled and is working hard to bring representation for disability in film and everyday culture through media projects and disability related content. She believes \"disabled,\" is NOT is a bad word, but a badge of honor, a beautiful community, a culture. She has worked in the non-profit, governmental, and business sector for over 10 years.Now, Claiming Disability is connected to over disability advocates from around the world, including Jim Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham, the Directors/Executive Producers of Crip Camp. A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality.Claiming Disability wants to spread our messages of empowerment and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that shared experiences can greatly impact inclusion. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team and our community of supporters works to embrace diversity and disability as an asset toward the greater good.

Iowa Wesleyan College

Educational Foundation BS, Educational Leadership and Administration, General