2025

Overview

Crip Narratives: Controlling our Stories

Disabled researchers, journalists, artists, authors, musicians, and other creators have worked to center the voices of their communities through their projects—and have succeeded in many arenas. The digital landscape presents opportunities for innovation and collaboration in advancing disability rights, but accessibility is often seen as an afterthought. Through collective action and a commitment to accessibility, we can ensure that the digital world becomes a place where all voices are heard and valued, regardless of ability.

2025 Recap

• Check the 2025 Full Report (PDF) for more details.

• Learn more about the 2025 Keynote Speakers.

• Watch the 2025 live presentations and pre-recorded sessions. 

• We collected some amazing resources shared throughout the Summit. Check out the resource list!

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our 2025 sponsors, whose generous support enables us to host the Including Global Disability Summit as a fully accessible and cost-free event. Their contributions are vital in ensuring this conference remains an inclusive platform, allowing participants from diverse backgrounds to engage, learn, and collaborate without financial barriers.

Title Sponsors

• Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA), University of Maryland

• The Graduate School’s Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion (OGDI), University of Maryland

• Distinguished Individual Sponsor: With heartfelt gratitude, we recognize our anonymous donor for their generous contribution of $2,000, supporting our mission to create a more inclusive and accessible world for all. Thank you for championing disability inclusion and making a meaningful impact!

No Barrier Sponsors

• College of Education, University of Maryland 

• Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE), College of Education, University of Maryland 

• Division of Information Technology (DivIT), University of Maryland 

• University of Maryland Libraries

• Maryland Relay 

Accessible Sponsors

• College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), University of Maryland 

• Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, Rockville, Maryland

• School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, University of Maryland

Thought Partners

• Ontario Tech University