ABOUT

 The Divas With Disabilities Project, also known as Divas With Disabilities (DWD), started out as a digital movement
dedicated to increasing the participation and representation of Black and brown women with disabilities in the media. It has since evolved into a network supporting Black  and  brown women and girls with visible disabilities by ensuring our identities are fostered in inclusive sources of mass media and popular culture, and our images are not erased from American history.   Divas is defined as Dynamic, Illuminating, Victorious, Achieving Sister.  We like to use the phrase showing up unapologetically because we, as Divas, show up in our space authentically, boldly and proudly, disabilities and all. 
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​OUR VISION
To see more  Divas with visible disabilities  reflected throughout 
 media (television, film and advertising).

OUR MISSION
To amplify the images of Black and brown women and girls with visible disabilities  by promoting Divas through various media platforms.

OUR CORE VALUES
Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Image Transformation Integrity, Perseverance, Social Justice, and Unity.

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OUR WORK

1. To provide opportunities that increase the participation of Divas ( Black, Indigenous and women of color and girls) with visible disabilities in mass media industries ( i.e., TV, film and advertising);
2. To create and host programs, events, and initiatives that promote civic engagement and financial empowerment;
3. ​To provide opportunities for Divas to engage in networking opportunities, leadership development, including the arts, health and wellness, and 
4. To create a pipeline of qualified Divas for Casting Agents, Film Directors, and others to hire Divas for  jobs, in front and behind the camera. 

Meet The First Diva!

Dr. Donna Walton:  Founder of DWD
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As founder of the DWD, Dr. Donna Walton shares the historical underpinnings of black women with disabilities being properly represented especially in the current media climate.

Donna has made it her life mission to create an unprecedented impact for black women and women of color with disabilities and foster as a hub for thoughtful discussion on issues, self-love, and showing up, unapologetically in all forms of media.

Learn more:  donnawalton.com

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Donate today to help us reach our goal to change the world's perspective of what “disability” looks like for black and brown women around the world.

DWD Events
With your donations, DWD can host national conferences, workshops, symposia on topics regarding our community.

​Funding Global Diva Ambassador Program (GDAP)
Help us build the Global Diva Ambassador Mentoring Program through grants which are awarded to Divas.

Operations
Help DWD keep the lights on. With your donations, DWD can continue with its mission.

​Peer Support Services
Sometimes we have to look out for one another. With your donation we can provide peer support and mentoring services across our digital community.

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