We are powerful, visible, and unapologetically here. And we won’t stop until access is as natural as disability itself.
Millions of Stories. One Hashtag.
Who We Are
Yes! Access. is a story-first, disability-led movement stewarded by co-leaders Meg O’Connell and Tara Cunningham. More than 80 percent of our volunteer team identifies as disabled, neurodivergent, or chronically ill. We come from every state, discipline, and lived experience—but we share one conviction: when our stories speak together, doors open.
Our Mission
We invite every disabled person—and everyone who cares about access—to tag their lived experience with #YesAccess. Together we shine a light on everyday barriers, celebrate ingenious solutions, and spark collaborations that make life work for all of us.
What We Do
Through digital storytelling, grassroots organizing, and coalition building, we are:
Our Values
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Tara Cunningham
Co-Founder Yes! Access.
Meg O’Connell
Co-Founder Yes! Access.
Aideen Byrne
Yes! Access LEGAL Chair
Aideen Byrne is a leading expert in public international law, a prominent women’s human rights defender, and the Legal Chair of Yes! Access. Her work combines multiple disciplines, focusing on the intersection of atrocity prevention, Indigenous rights, environmental & climate justice, and disability.
Born and raised in Ireland, Aideen now lives in the US. She has worked in various countries around the world, using her expertise to support marginalized communities with creative, trauma-informed lawyering and rigorous research. Through her international network of human rights defenders, lawyers, activists, and academics, Aideen engages in strategic litigation, advocacy, and community-building with an approach grounded in an intersectional lens, with a deep understanding of the compound harms faced by marginalized groups, including those related to race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability.
Angelina Hanson
Yes! Access Project Management Chair
Angelina Hanson is an unapologetic autistic and ADHD leader and Project Management Chair of Yes! Access. With over five years in disability and neuroinclusion advocacy and 20+ years of business leadership, she combines visionary strategy with grassroots organizing to mobilize communities and drive systemic change.
Her work centers disabled voices, challenges the status quo, and builds momentum for a future where access is a right—not a request.
CAIT RUSSELL
Yes! Access Coalition Team Co-Chair
Cait Russell is an occupational therapist and business leader working at the intersection of disability, innovation, and workforce inclusion. She brings clinical expertise and strategic insight to efforts that scale solutions for equitable access to employment and opportunity.
With experience spanning startups, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration, she turns bold ideas into practical impact.
Drew McKay
Yes! Access Communication Team Chair
Drew McKay is a communications strategist and digital project manager with almost two decades of experience working at the intersection of storytelling, social impact, and systems change for people with disabilities. With an MBA, a certificate of Digital Project Management, and a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, she brings creative vision, operational discipline, and personal passion to disability justice work.
Drew has led marketing and public relations strategies and supported grassroots movements that have made measurable change for government, non-profits, and global mission-driven organizations. Her passion lies in elevating and empowering marginalized communities; developing a strong foundation for success through structure, planning, and processes; and using narrative to shift understanding, build connections, and create a more inclusive world.
Jennifer Tennican
Yes! Access Communication Team Co-Chair
Jennifer began her documentary career in the late 1990s working on NOVA science programs for WGBH with independent producers in the Boston area. Since moving to Wyoming in 2002, she has focused on local stories. Her films explore identity, inclusion and community, and although they are rooted in Jackson Hole, they resonate far beyond the mountain west.
Jennifer’s award-winning work, including Hearts of Glass, The Stagecoach Bar: An American Crossroads and Far Afield: A Conservation Love Story, has been featured in numerous film festivals and seen on PBS. Currently, Hearts of Glass is the centerpiece of an impact campaign to improve employment and inclusion outcomes for people with disabilities.
Kevin Nuñez
Yes! Access Coalition Team Chair
Kevin Nuñez is a dedicated disability rights activist serving as the Coalition Chair for Yes! Access. A previous Vice Chair of the New Jersey Council on Development Disabilities, Kevin is also an author and podcaster offering ways to improve disability awareness and activism. He has a rich experience of advocacy in the disability community.
Kevin has sought to respond to our profoundly changing world and learned from others how to be the best self-advocate he can be. He also still has the ever-present desire to build coalitions with others to make the world better for people with disabilities.
Robert Trigg
Yes! Access Website/Tech Chair
Robert Trigg is the founder and lead web developer of Misfit Development, a digital studio that builds sleek, high-performing WordPress websites for small businesses and startups. With a passion for clean design and intuitive user experiences, Robert helps clients turn bold ideas into fast, functional websites that drive results.
Born with mild Cerebral Palsy and hearing loss in his right ear, he brings a unique perspective to his work—focusing on adaptability, resilience, and creative problem-solving. Through Misfit Development, Robert is committed to making the web a more accessible and empowering place for individuals and businesses to grow.
Become A Part Of Our Community
Be Part of the #YesAccess Movement
Get Involved
- Tag #YesAccess in a public post.
- Download the Story Starter Kit for prompts, templates, and accessibility tips.
- Host a Local Meetup—two friends in a coffee shop count! We’ll send the discussion guide.
- Partner With Us to showcase stories inside your workplace, campus, or community event.
I don’t have a disability. Can I still be part of this?
Yes! And we need you.
Everyone benefits from a more inclusive, accessible society. Whether you’re a parent, friend, employer, educator, or just someone who cares – this campaign is for you, as well. Allies strengthen our movement and you are welcomed here. How to get involved:
- Volunteer
- Promote the campaign across your channels tagging us and using the hashtag #YesAccess
Partner with Us
Are you an organization or business that wants to support the effort to empower people with disabilities and their families to make real lasting change? Partner with us. How to get involved:
- Partner with the campaign and access the full resource toolkit
- Promote the campaign across your channels, tagging us and using our hashtags
- Collect and share stories from your community
- Host a storytelling, advocacy, or awareness event