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On a global scale, to continuously advance the rights and opportunities of more than one billion people with disabilities.

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### Free Virtual Training – Getting to Know California DB101: A Resource for Employment and Empowerment

California DB101 – Your One Stop Resource for Employment and Empowerment Join the World Institute on Disability (WID) for a free, interactive webinar on California Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) (https://ca.db101.org) – a powerful online resource designed to help people with…

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### Heat, Human Rights, and the Urgency of Inclusive Early Warnings: A Call to Action for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Title: Heat, Human Rights, and the Urgency of Inclusive Early Warnings: A Call to Action for Older Adults and People with Disabilities By Ambassador Luis Gallegos and Marcie Roth As temperatures rise across the globe, so do the threats to the…

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### Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon

Preparedness in Action: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season with Team Rubicon By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, now is the time to focus on readiness.  In my…

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### Subminimum Wage Employment – WID Research Interview Opportunity

Subminimum Wage Employment – WID Research Interview Opportunity By Allysa Rapadas, UX Specialist Did You Know? Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, companies who receive a ’14(c) Certificate in their State are authorized to pay …

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### June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are you Ready?

June is Hurricane Preparedness Month – Are You Ready? By Christina Contreras (Alfaro), Disaster Preparedness & Climate Resilience Department Project Manager As hurricane season kicks off this June, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared before disaster strikes. At the…

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WID, through our role in the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA) has launched a full scale response in support of people with disabilities in several locations.

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