Episode Five | Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast | Season Two

Fri 07 Jul 2023

Changing What’s Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast | Season Two

Episode Five | Jonathan Kaufman Shares How Disability Innovation Shapes Business and Culture

“Disability is the essence of diversity.” In this episode, Jonathan Kaufman shares valuable insights on how disabled perspectives enrich our culture, enhance businesses, and spark innovation. We also discuss challenges, changes, and opportunities for the future of disability innovation. Jonathan draws from his own personal experiences as an adult with cerebral palsy, as well as from decades of engagement with disabled individuals and communities. He is an executive coach, psychotherapist, and strategist; has a column in Forbes Magazine called “Mindset Matters,” and he was formerly a Policy Advisor to the White House on Diversity and Disability.

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