DEVVA’s Room LIVE S1 E4 — Informed Perspectives on Technology & The Story of Disabled Women Suffragettes

Join us in DEVVA’s Room on August 13 as tech accessibility pioneer Jennifer Mankoff shares “Disability Studies-Informed Perspectives on Technology,” followed by Kim Nielsen exploring the legacy of “Disabled Women Suffragettes.”

A powerful session honoring disabled innovation, activism, and systemic design through an intersectional lens. Hosted by LEAD On! & Force for Health®. Live comments welcome. Captions & ASL provided. #DisabilityHistory #TechAccess #DEVVAsRoom #Inclusion

📣 Welcome to DEVVA’s Room, a live interactive media series presented by the Force for Health® Network and LEAD On! honoring the late Dr. Devva Kasnitz, who challenged us to move disability knowledge from academia into public spaces.

🎙️ This month’s episode features two groundbreaking speakers at the intersection of history, technology, and justice:

🧠 Part 1: “Disability Studies-Informed Perspectives on Technology”

Dr. Jennifer Mankoff shares how lived experience and academic insight work together to shape more inclusive, user-centered technology design—from assistive tools to AI bias—grounded in disability justice frameworks.

✊ Part 2: “The Story of Disabled Women Suffragettes”

Historian Kim Nielsen uncovers the often-overlooked role of disabled women in the fight for voting rights, revealing how intersectionality and activism formed the bedrock of both the suffrage and disability rights movements.

💬 Bring your questions and reflections to the chat during the live broadcast.

Viewing Links will be made available shortly.

🧩 Designed for real people, not just the ivory tower—DEVVA’s Room is where disability pride, cultural memory, and future-forward thinking meet.

✅ Accessibility:

• Live captions enabled
• ASL interpretation
• Post-event transcript & replay available

📌 Stay connected and help us amplify the voices shaping our shared disability history.

#DEVVAsRoom #JenniferMankoff #KimNielsen #DisabilityTech #DisabilityJustice #AccessibleDesign #Suffragettes #DisabilityHeritage #LeadOn #ForceForHealthHeroes