BIG NEWS! YOU SPOKE. WE LISTENED.
Announcing an Expansion of Our Mission to Include Both Visible and Invisible (Apparent and Non-Apparent) Disabilities (as of 2025) Click here to read our full announcement.
At The Divas With Disabilities Project, we’ve always been committed to amplifying the voices of black and brown women and girls with disabilities. Our mission has been to reshape perceptions of what visible disabilities look like and to create spaces where talent, passion, and resilience can thrive.
But we recognize that not all disabilities are visible, and that acknowledgment matters.
Disabilities come in many forms—some we see, and others we don’t.
Invisible (or non-apparent) disabilities, such as chronic pain, mental health challenges, or neurological conditions, are just as valid and impactful as those that are physically apparent. Yet, society often overlooks or misunderstands the experiences of individuals with invisible disabilities, leaving many feeling isolated or unsupported.
It’s time to change that.
We’re proud to announce that Divas With Disabilities is expanding its focus to fully embrace and include black and brown women and girls with both visible and invisible (apparent and non-apparent) disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that every Diva feels seen, valued, and represented in the spaces we create. This shift reflects our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive community that uplifts all voices and experiences.
This isn’t just about inclusion; it’s about recognition. It’s about amplifying the stories that challenge stereotypes and redefining what it means to live, thrive, and shine with a disability—visible or not.
Together, we are building a future where no one feels left out of the conversation.
💜 Join us as we continue to advocate for and empower our community and celebrate the incredible diversity within it.
#InclusionMatters #RepresentationForAll #VisibleAndInvisible #DWDCommunity
Comments From Our Divas
“It’s great to hear that you are now including those with invisible disabilities in your mission! I can contribute much to discussions about mental health disabilities. I would love to be involved and heard. You promised you would include us, and you did. Thank you. Suffering in silence and shame just intensifies the pain we experience.” – A Diva
What Do You Think About Our Enhanced Mission?
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LA FIRES: WE’RE HERE TO HELP
The devastation caused by the LA wildfires is unimaginable. Homes have been lost, lives disrupted, and communities forever changed.
For Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities, these challenges can be even more emotionally and mentally overwhelming.
At The Divas With Disabilities Project (DWD), we understand the emotional toll disasters like this take and are committed to providing the support that’s needed most.
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Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities often face unique barriers in disaster situations, such as inaccessible evacuation plans, limited access to healthcare, and difficulty finding mental health and emotional support. Beyond the immediate challenges, the stress, anxiety, and grief from such life-altering events can feel insurmountable without proper resources and care.
We’re Here to Help
Our mission has always been rooted in uplifting and supporting Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities. In times of crisis, this mission becomes even more crucial. Here’s how we aim to support:
- Creating Safe Emotional Spaces: We’re connecting women and girls with disabilities to support groups where they can share their experiences and receive emotional and mental encouragement from others who understand.
- Access to Resources: We’re curating a list of accessible resources, from mental health services to housing assistance, tailored to the needs of disabled individuals.
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or mentally in the aftermath of the wildfires, we’re here to listen, support, and guide you toward the resources you need.
Together, we can ensure no one is left behind, even in the face of adversity. Reach out to us on WhatsApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/ERqgROGo9wVCv0ZjUBaKJB , email us at divaswithdisabilities@gmail.com , or visit our website (https://divaswithdisabilities.org/) to learn more about the emotional and mental support systems available.
#InclusionMatters #DWDCommunity #LAWildfires #MentalHealthAwareness
Don’t Need Help? Help Us Help Others Donate to Divas With Disabilities today so we can enhance our efforts to help Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities. Click here to support us
We Are DIVAS
Dynamic
Illuminating
Victorious
Achieving
Sisters
Our global movement is committed to increasing the participation and authentic representation of black and brown women and girls with disabilities in all areas of life, especially in mass media, television, film, publications, advertising and civic engagement.
We strive to reshape what disability looks like.
Beyond that mission, we also support and advocate for black and brown girls and women with disabilities through our struggle for disability justice and social justice.
Additionally, we help them break down the internal and external barriers to their success, overcome the various types of discrimination they might face, improve their mental health, identify and achieve their dreams, and live unapologetically!
In short, we are Divas helping Divas live and thrive.
To learn more about what it means to be a diva with a disability, click below to watch the video.
Do you have questions about living with your disability?
Do you think about how disability will impact your relationships? Your economic prospects? Your dreams?
Want to know more about dealing with triple jeopardy syndrome (being discriminated against on three levels because you are black or brown, female and disabled)?
If so, connect with us for community support.
By joining, you’ll be able to connect with the global community of Divas.
Top left corner: Donna Walton (with yellow circle around head). Photo by Paul Morse.
WHAT WE DO
DWD MEETINGS
We host weekly and/or monthly online support meetings for our community. Our conference calls offer a safe space for connecting with others, networking, and having open discussions about topics that impact our lives. We often invite a guest speaker to engage us in thought-provoking conversations about the experiences of our Divas.
PEER SUPPORT
We have to look out for one another, and Divas helping other Divas is the best way to support and learn from each other.
DWD EVENTS
We host and participate in numerous national conferences, workshops and panels for our community.
MENTORING
We help our members find mentors for their professional journey.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Depending on donors and grant funding, we develop special programs to serve our members’ needs.
RESOURCES
We provide helpful resources for our members, including our newsletter and allied publication, RESILIENCE magazine.
Knowledge About Living With a Disability Can Change Your Life
Our igital community and movement is committed to increasing the participation and representation of black and brown women and girls with visible disabilities in all areas of li
“Joining and becoming an ambassador for Divas With Disabilities has been a transformative experience for me as an Afro-Caribbean woman with a disability. Under the inspiring leadership of founder Dr. Donna Rena Walton, EdD, and alongside a group of dynamic women, I have found a community that empowers and uplifts.”
Becoming a Diva will give you the opportunity to be inspired by and learn from other Divas, which will perhaps help you achieve the life you want for yourself.
If you’re struggling, you can pick up any pieces of your life that the world might have broken and reinvent yourself. You can pick up the pieces and create a new and beautiful mosaic – a new you.
If, instead, you’re where you want to be, you may be able to help others on their journey.
Divas Helping Divas.
That’s Who We Are.
For information about our generous Donors and Sponsors, without whom our work would not be possible, click here.
A copy of the current financial statement of The Divas With Disabilities Project is available by writing to 3411 Rickey Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748 or by calling (202) 999-0541.
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