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Forever grateful for all the performers, audience, and volunteers that came out for the inaugural Backstage Access show! When we’re dreaming up the event, the question goes from “Are people going to show up?” to “How are we going to fit everyone?” Y’all showed up and packed the house! Backstage Access was born out of a personal need to have a community, to not feel alone, and to put accessibility at the center. Everyone could come without worrying about whether they could get into the room or have their accommodation needs met. We now know that there is a strong sense of community in Dallas. Backstage Access was made possible by @dallasculture We had an incredible lineup of live performances and a visual art gallery:  Katie Ripley @katiemripley Allison Lopez @b00ll00n Grace Nova @thegracenova Leigha Sanderson @leigha.sanderson Brandon Maahs @brandonmaahs Valois Vera @criplyrical Amy Wang HIller @thrive_on_wheels @amywangviolin Elijah @sharonza_artspace Rebekah Covington afinitelyrebekah.com Caroline Gharis @carolines_and_dots Jackie Robinson @polingwithcp Maddy Ullman Aaron Adair Colin Adair Leonardo Perez Michael Goodman Laird Thompson Evelyn Davis We can’t wait to do more! Special thanks to: @dallasculture @jorenzo_ma @curtisyshots @dallasmediacompany @potatollamadog1 @paulnilrach @talexh1 @meg.n.ripley ID in comments #accessibilityforall #backstageaccessdallas #disabledartist #inclusiveevents #artist

The greatest honor in my life and my career happened when I consulted on Wish. Disney’s 100 animated movie features a character named Dahlia. The main character’s best friend, an amazing Baker, the leader of the group of friends and she so happens to use a crutch. Never in my life did I think I would ever see an Asian Disabled Character in a Disney film. An Asian Disabled Character who used a mobility aid. I never thought I’d see the major facets of my identity be represented on screen. If little Maddy had seen this, maybe it wouldn’t have taken so long for me to actually use a Walker. The red carpet is the first time I’ve used my walker at a Hollywood event. More importantly,. Dahlia is for all the little disabled girls today. Such a dream come true. I am forever. Grateful and thankful for this opportunity. Wish is out now! Go see Wish! Go see an Asian Disabled Character authentically casted and represented. Jennifer Kumiyama did an amazing job! If you stay long enough, you might see my name. 🙏🏼 PS. Two weeks ago I flew to Los Angeles to attend the premiere with the amazing @ericamones @vanni.pack and rest of the incredible team! #disneywish #disabled #disneymovie #star #disabledandcute #asianamerican #asianamericanartist #disablityrepresentation #disabilityawareness #redcarpet #moviepremiere #wishdisneymovie #creative #themaddyullman

Look Mom! I made it! My interview with @dfw_arts_maven for @keratxarts and @dallasnews is live! All of my intersectional identities and the importance of representation are at center stage. I could talk about Wish all day thanks to @disabilitybelongs Check it out! It’s been a journey. The theme of the year is being who little Maddy wanted to see. link below and in my bio! /arts-culture/2024-03-13/disneys-wish-has-a-character-with-a-disability-a-north-texan-helped-them-get-it-right #disneyanimation #wishmovie #representation #disabledartist #disabilityinclusion #adoptee #type1diabetes #disabilityawareness #adhdawareness #cerebalpalsy

Join us this Sunday for a special gathering at Dallas Meditation Center! 🧘✨ Featured Speaker: Jiyoon Lee & Maddy Ullman Topic: Fireside Chat: Mindfulness and Disability Maddy Ullman is a disability in film consultant, advocate, and storyteller changing the narrative—on screen and behind the scenes. Adopted from Hong Kong and proudly based in Dallas, Texas, Maddy draws from lived experience with cerebral palsy and diabetes to champion visibility and truth in media. She’s worked with studios like Netflix, Warner Brothers, and Disney, most recently contributing to Wish, which features the first visibly disabled Asian-American character. Maddy is a voice for change, pushing the industry toward bold, authentic representation of disability in every frame. Jiyoon and Maddy will have an open conversation regarding Mindfulness and Disability experiences. Hope you will come join our conversation and reflections! 📍 Register at the link in our bio! 🔗 #DallasMeditation #DharmaTalk #SundayMindfulness #MeditationDallas MindfulnessSociety

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, we invite you to join Sunrise Movement Dallas in person or virtually for our upcoming training and education event - Equity In Motion: Disability Solidarity on May 21st @ 6:00PM (CT) at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library and on Zoom! ♿️ ⏰ 6PM to 8PM 🗓️ May 21st, 2026 💻 Virtual on Zoom 📍 In Person @ North Oak Cliff Branch Library at 302 W Tenth St If you are attending, please go to our Mobilize in our bio to RSVP! ***We have limited capacity and encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible*** Learn about what Disability can encompass, Disability history, the fight for our rights, and the journey for justice so far. Get informed about what does accessibility look like, equitable practices, non-profits and accessibility, and how to be the best ally to the Disability community. Bring your organization, your friend, your family member, your coworker, or even your new acquaintance - So all of us can become the most inclusive advocates we can be! We are also looking for more speakers and presenters to come out! We already have the incredible @themaddyullman coming out that day in addition to one of your hub coordinators Madison, and we hope to get some more lined up!! Please reach out to us directly to get put on the speaker/presenter list 📣 The venue being a library means it is fully accessible to all mobility aids! #SunriseMovementDallas #SunriseMovement #Dallas #EquityInMotion #DisabilitySolidarity

Crossing the street is more dangerous these days. Any tips or tricks or thoughts would be appreciated. #wheelchair #accessibility

Just wrapped up the saga of my wheelchair getting damaged by airlines. Thankful for the speedy repair. Hopefully, it’s smooth sailing from here. Wheelchair users deserve better than this. #wheelchair #accessibilitymatters

My cat Leo is 10 today! As the Crazy cat lady I am: I have to show off the last decade of his life. Together, we have moved to three states. Six apartments, gone through a pandemic, have so many health issues, and truly grown up together. Anyone who has known me in the last 10 years has had to hear about how much I love my three legged cat relentlessly.

This is something I’ve been noticing more lately. I’m always grateful for the help but just ask first. #disability #accessibility #wheelchair

Edit add my Brake is loose and that’s the part that’s going to get replaced hopefully It’s been a long day…. it was only the second time I’ve I’ve had to gate check it when traveling by myself. People don’t understand how expensive a wheelchair really is. It truly truly raises my quality of life. ID Threads text box Well, my worst fear came true. My wheelchair was damaged when I got it back from a flight Luckily, it’s minor damage and I can still use it. Made a claim and hopefully they’re going to replace it. 34 Wheelchairs are damaged daily by airlines. It’s devastating and I’m so angry. #accessible #airlines #wheelchair

This week I talk with Maddy Ullman who is a disabled film consultant, advocate, and storyteller! She shares her journey so far which includes living with Cerebral Palsy and Type 1 Diabetes as a self defined “disability cocktail”. Maddy also talks about her work with Disney as a disability consultant for the movie “Wish” in which there is an Asian American character with a mobility aide. This led us into the progress that film inclusion efforts have made and the continued shortcomings of the field. Thank you so much to Maddy for being my guest and “living for the plot”! You haven’t seen the last of Maddy on The TyePod 😉 Next week’s episode will feature Rheanna Nutter, @TheChronicCEO ! Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram! - Your friendly neighborhood PhD #DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

For a few years, I have had the honor of being on the board of @kupendaforthechildren . An organization that works hand-in-hand with a nonprofit in Kenya to provide medical support, scholarships, and disability awareness for families with children with disabilities. Not only are they doing that but they are actively advocating for people with disabilities all over the world. In honor of women’s history month. I contributed to Kupenda’s blog. Meeting Cynthia the founder of Kupenda change my life forever and I am so grateful. Check out Kupenda and the powerful impact they have in the world. go to the link to my bio to read more! ID in comments #kupenda #disabiltyawareness #accessibilityforall #nonprofitorganization #advocacy