Host Mike Bolland welcomes Brittany Dejean, founder of Inclusion Jumpstart and former Airbnb accessibility leader. Brittany opens up about how her father’s spinal cord injury at age 12 inspired her lifelong passion for disability inclusion.
She shares insights from her 6.5 years at Airbnb working on accessibility and diversity initiatives, her nonprofit work with Able Thrive, and her current mission as an entrepreneur and advocate. Brittany’s training programs help people overcome awkwardness around disability and build more inclusive, empathetic spaces in both personal and professional settings.
Join Mike and Brittany for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, disability awareness, and fostering authentic inclusion.
Learn more about Brittany and Inclusion Jumpstart at inclusionjumpstart.com
Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brittany-martin-dejean
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