Lisa Adams and Andraéa LaVant explore the importance of media representation for individuals with disabilities. They discuss how inclusive storytelling and advocacy can drive social change and improve accessibility in public spaces and media industries.
Andraéa LaVant is founder and president of LaVant Consulting, Inc. (LCI), a social impact communications firm. As a communications consultant and inclusion specialist, Andraéa has over a decade of experience working with programs that support youth and adults with disabilities and other underserved populations. Her professional roles and personal advocacy have presented her with a variety of notable opportunities to share messages and prompt change for people with disabilities across the globe. She currently serves as the impact producer for Netflix’s feature-length documentary, Crip Camp, where she is charged with leading the campaign’s efforts to promote understanding of disability as a social justice issue and build across lines of difference. Andraéa is a strong advocate for exploring disability from an intersectional lens and offers a unique perspective on the initiatives that she supports.