The Wheels of Happiness Foundation is on a mission to empower spinal cord injury survivors and individuals with motor disabilities with the resources they need to reintegrate into society and add value to their families and communities. Based in Atlanta, the Foundation supports people in disadvantaged communities around the world. Enjoy the conversation today as Ramona talks to the founders Vincenzo and Gabriela Piscopo about their journey to building this organization and why their work is so impactful. Vincenzo serves as the CEO of the United Spinal Association and Dr. Gabriela Piscopo is a professor at Morehouse College. Together, they inspire and uplift communities through service. Mark your calendars to join the Wheels of Happiness Foundation for their annual fundraising gala on September 30th, in Atlanta, Georgia, as they celebrate Uganda.
Resources:
https://wheelsofhappiness.org/
The Wheels of Happiness Foundation 2023 Gala
Highlights from our conversation:
How can African Americans and Latino/as influence media?
Trailer! Kamela Boyd, Part II: the impact of communications on culture
How do institutions usher under-represented groups into health professions?
Trailer! Dr. Catherine Ortega: Pathway Programs, the key to increasing diversity
Part I: How identity shapes leadership
Trailer! Joel Alvarado: The evolution of a transformative leader
Do you need more rest?
Trailer! Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur: Challenging the myth that you must “earn your rest”
A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community
Trailer! Dr. Natalia Molina: Elevating the significance of urban anchors in building community
How cities create systems to support the growth of black-owned businesses
Trailer! Michael H. Ross: Look to Atlanta, the Mecca of Black Business Success
Ableism and its impact on inclusion among people with disabilities
trailer! Vincenzo Piscopo: A champion of inclusion and accessibility
The Impact of Communications on Culture
Trailer! Kamela Boyd: the impact of communications on culture
The 4 Pillars of Political Empowerment
Trailer! Dr. John Eaves: political engagement, more than just the vote
How is Renasant Bank embracing social responsiblity?
Trailer! Dr. Tracey Morant Adams: empowering women-owned businesses through Renasant Roots
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