WAWABILITY

10/07/2025

Dreams don’t happen overnight. But with great teachers, friends, and hard work, anything is possible. 🎵

08/20/2025

When you can hit the target upside down with your feet… you’re living proof that limits don’t exist. 🎯 That’s what WAWABILITY is all about, defying the odds, showing what’s possible, and proving you can do anything when you aim high. 💪

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A female acrobat from Omnium Circus balances in a handstand on a pedestal, draws a bow with her feet, and shoots an arrow across the stage at WAWABILITY event, perfectly hitting the bullseye and popping a balloon.

08/07/2025

We agree, You turned up the heat this July!! 🔥

And tore up the stage in DC at the Festival 🤗

Thank you for bringing your amazing talent, heart, and epic performance. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[IMAGES- Lachi at Wawability, step and repeat with Indi Robinson, Wawa, and Mandy Harvey, next with Chris Wilson, on stage, and with former Congressman, Tony Coelho]

07/26/2025

35 years since the ADA. We didn’t just celebrate it — we lived it.

At WAWABILITY, the legacy of the ADA came alive through artistry, advocacy, and the undeniable presence of Deaf and disabled leaders, creatives, and changemakers.

We honor the past by creating space for the future.
Access. Joy. Power. Unapologetically visible.



Image Description: A vibrant group of WAWABILITY performers and speakers stands together on stage at The Anthem in Washington, DC, illuminated by bright stage lights with an enthusiastic audience in the background. The lineup includes artists, musicians, dancers, and advocates with visible and invisible disabilities, including wheelchair users, Deaf leaders, and blind performers. Everyone is smiling, posing proudly, or striking dynamic celebratory gestures. The diversity of disability, style, and culture is reflected in their outfits - from purple suits to red leotards, formal attire to artistic costumes - capturing the energy and unity of the event. The WAWABILITY celebration marked the 35th Anniversary of the ADA.

07/22/2025

VertaCat has officially been named the winner of the first-ever WAWABILITY Innovator of the Year Award!

It was an honor to present this inaugural award to a company that truly embodies what innovation for all should look like.

didn’t just see a barrier, they built a breakthrough.

With their Stand-On-Command All-Terrain Mobility Rider, they’ve reimagined mobility, empowering users to stand tall, roam free, and elevate the way they play.

Their bold vision and unwavering commitment to accessibility are changing lives and setting a new standard for inclusive innovation.

Congratulations to the entire VertaCat team. We’re proud to celebrate your impact.

07/21/2025

Behind every unforgettable moment at WAWABILITY is a team that made it look easy.

From sunrise to showtime, this crew showed up with grit, heart, and a whole lot of hustle, always with a smile.

Teamwork makes the dream work isn’t just a saying here. It’s how we built something bigger than all of us.

We are endlessly grateful for this powerhouse team. You made WAWABILITY possible. You made it magic. 👏🎬

07/20/2025

Beautifully said and we agree, wholeheartedly ⤵️ “Still reflecting on WAWABILITY 2025... and one of the moments that keeps coming back to me is this: the absolute honor of having Alycia Anderson open our summit.

Her keynote “Transforming Possibility: The Power of Belief, Belonging, and Becoming” was pure fire. 🔥

She didn’t just speak — she called us to rise.

Alycia reminded us that the ADA didn’t just change policy.
It changed lives.
It opened the door—and Alycia is holding it wide open for the next generation.

If you don’t already know her work:
🌐 https://www.alyciaanderson.com
🎙️ https://alyciaanderson.com/podcast
🎤 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv9sR6MYc9k

Thank you, Alycia, for your brilliance, courage, and contagious energy. You lit the fuse for what came next.

Let’s keep . 💥







Image Description: Alycia Anderson, a wheelchair user and keynote speaker, and AnnMarie Killian, pose backstage of WAWABILITY 2025.”

07/18/2025

Moments! 📸 When we look back on this moment, we’ll smile. Why? Because what we collectively did moved the needle. And we all know it! 2026 will be bigger. Better. The the impact will be even more profound!

07/16/2025

Here come the photo drops! WAWABILITY 2025 was too good for just one post 🤗 so consider this Part 1 of many. You know those moments when you feel the magic unfolding and can’t stop snapping pics? Yeah, that. Stay tuned for more. 🤟

07/14/2025

This moment simply does not happen without Andrew White. He is the quiet force behind WAWABILITY. The one who brought the vision, the belief, and the resources together to make it a reality. If you ever wondered whether his heart was fully in this, look no further. His kindness, his generosity, and his commitment to creating something meaningful for others is nothing short of extraordinary.

We are beyond grateful for Andrew. He did not have to step in. He did not have to pour himself into this the way he did. But that is exactly who he is. A person who shows up with his whole heart and gives without ever looking for credit.

Andrew, thank you. We love you. And this is only the beginning. This photo speaks volumes! Andrew and his wife… 🤟🏼

07/13/2025

No Kodi… THANK YOU!!

Thanks Washington DC! What an awesome night at Wawability!

07/13/2025

Impact Award… Goes to the one and only, Tony Coelho. A champion for the EVERYONE in accessibility. THANK YOU TONY for your tireless efforts and support.