Public Appearances
April 25, 2023 | A11y Conference
Join Mary Fashik for a presentation on "Why Intersectionality is Vital to the Progression of Disability Rights" at the 2023 A11y Conference.
[Image Description: Headshot of Mary Fashik. Speaker. ‘Why Intersectionality is Vital to the Progression of Disability Rights.’ A11y Conference. April 2023. Speaker Submissions Open. www.A11yConference.com. Hosted by Adriana Mallozzi @PuffinInno and Mariella Paulino @ProjectHearing.]
December 12, 2022 | NAMD Advocates Leadership Summit
Our Presence is Our Power is a professional development opportunity for BIPOC Disabled leaders and allies to exchange ideas on issues at the forefront of accessibility, culture, and social impact.
[Image Description: Flyer with text that reads ‘The 2022 NAMD Advocates Leadership Summit: Our Presence is Our Power.’ Below that is text that reads 'OPENING PANEL: The Past, Present & Future of Disability & Racial Justice.’ Below that are photos of the panelists with text that reads ‘Sneha Dave (Moderator) - Generation Patient, Mary Fashik - Upgrade Accessibility, Jennifer Lee - AADI, Jen White Johnson - Society of Disabled Oracles.’]
November 7, 2022 | Diversability Leadership Collective
Election Hero Day is a national day of recognition to celebrate everyone who is playing a role in ensuring a safe, secure, and accessible Election Day. Diversability Leadership Collective members share who their election heroes are in the community.
[Image Description: on a gradient light red background, a graphic with the text, “Election Hero Day, #ThankYouElectionHeroes.” Below, 4 headshots of Mary Fashik, Dom Kelly, Nico Meyering, and Maria Town in wavy circle frames with their names below their headshots. At the bottom, the Diversability logo in orange.]
November 4, 2022 | Stacey Abrams Virtual Disability GotV Event
Mary Fashik joins Stacey Abrams for a disability community GOTV event addressing the importance of disabled voters, and answering questions about voting and Abrams’ disability platform.
[Image description: A dark blue promotional graphic. Centered at the top is small white text that reads ‘Stacey Abrams Governor.’ Beneath is gradient green text that reads: Virtual Disability Event. There’s a white banner with black text: Nov 4 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Under the banner is a circular black and white picture of Mary - a Lebanese woman with short, dark, curly hair, wearing glasses and smiling at the camera. Next to her picture is text that reads: With special guest - Mary Fashik. There is white text that reads: Join us for a disability community GOTV event featuring award-winning author, speaker, and host of the podcast The Politics of Disability, Mary Fashik! We’ll chat with Mary about the importance of disabled voters, and answer your questions about voting and Stacey Abrams’ amazing disability platform!]
November 1, 2022 | Interview with Astoria Film Festival
October 31, 2022 | Virtual Creator Panel | Astoria Film Festival 2022
Mary Fashik joins the creator panel discussion at the 2022 Astoria Film Festival, a nonprofit organization that features short films, web series, feature films, and podcasts from around the world.
October 11, 2022 | Young Disabled Voters Event with Stacey Abrams
The One Georgia team in Atlanta, Georgia hosts a Disabled Community event with Stacey Abrams and other guests highlighting the power of young disabled voters.