The following interviews are part of a series shining a spotlight on grantees who share why disability-inclusive funding is more crucial than ever.

Bryan O’Malley, Executive Director, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State (CDPAANYS)

Dessa Cosma, Executive Director, Detroit Disability Power

Jen Bokoff, Director of Development, Disability Rights Fund and the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund

Cara Liebowitz, Former Development Coordinator, National Council on Independent Living

Cindy Bentley, Executive Director, People First Wisconsin

Nora Phillips, Legal Director, Al Otro Lado