2024 - Rasheta Bunting
Rasheta Bunting is a blind, single mother of two living in Brooklyn, New York. As a dedicated special educator, civic engagement organizer, entrepreneur, and disability advocate, she is deeply involved in the disability rights community. Rasheta is an active member of Disabled In Action, co-coordinates with Downstate ADAPT, and serves as the president of a local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. She collaborates with various advocacy groups across New York to promote accessibility and inclusion. Through her podcast, Rasheta amplifies the voices of disabled women, addressing their unique challenges while celebrating the strength and resilience of disabled womanhood. Additionally, she is the president and co-founder of One Heart One Vision Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides crucial community services and support for blind and low-vision women from underserved neighborhoods.

2024 - Mary Patterson-LeDonne
At 20 years old, Mary Patterson-LeDonne has been the driving force behind New York City's Disability Pride Parade since its inception. Born with multiple disabilities, she was the inspiration for the parade, which was founded by her father, Mike LeDonne, a world-renowned jazz musician. His dedication to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and increasing visibility for the disability community stemmed from his deep love for Mary. When asked about the success of the parade, Mike humbly states, "I can honestly say it wasn’t me, it was Mary." In addition to her advocacy work, Mary has a passion for music, playing the piano, and enjoys swimming.

2024 - Isabel Mavrides-Calderon
Isabel Mavrides-Calderon, 18, is a passionate Latina disability justice activist and organizer. Her work is centered around advocating for policy change, accessibility, and combating ableism. Isabel has spearheaded multiple campaigns and protests for disability rights with organizations such as the ACLU, Patients Rising, and the Center for Disability Rights. She also works as an accessibility consultant for think tanks and protests, including the Australian National Climate Strike.

A powerful public speaker, Isabel has lectured at universities nationwide and participated in numerous conferences and media platforms, including NBC. She hosts a series with the ACLU, "Educating for Access," where she educates audiences on disability history and current events. Recognized for her impactful advocacy, Isabel was named one of Teen Vogue’s "21 Under 21 Revolutionary Youth." She is currently working with Disability Rights International, an organization dedicated to ending the institutionalization of disabled individuals and safeguarding their rights, particularly in conflict zones like Ukraine. You can follow Isabel on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.