Disability Inclusion: Required

Disability Inclusion: Required


Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 23 - Creative Philanthropy: Celebrating the Power of Disabled Artistic Brilliance

June 11, 2025

This episode of Disability Inclusion Required features a conversation with Michael Greer, President and CEO of Arts Fund, and Jen White Johnson, an Afro-Latina artist, activist, designer and educator. They discuss the concept of the "artistry of philanthropy" and how it can be channeled to directly benefit people with disabilities. The guests share their perspectives on the importance of centering disabled voices and experiences in philanthropic work, and highlight several disabled artists and projects that are amplifying issues at the intersection of disability, race, and justice. They also explore how disabled artists are using their creative expressions to challenge ableism, envision a more accessible future, and lead radical movements for social change.


Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.