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About #YesAccess

We are powerful, visible, and unapologetically here. And we won’t stop until access is as natural as disability itself.

Who We Are

About #YesAccess

Yes! Access is a national, disability-led movement founded by Tara Cunningham and Meg O’Connell, launched in response to growing threats to disability rights, healthcare access, and educational equity.

With over 80% of the Yes! Access leadership team identifying as having a disability, we are pushing aside old, harmful narratives to get real about disability.

At a time when decades worth of hard-won progress is being rolled back, refusing to be silenced, isolated, and ignored is revolutionary.

We’re on a mission to empower the estimated 63 million people with disabilities and their families to step into that light. Focusing on lived experiences, humanity, and the values we all share, like dignity, pride, opportunity, and community, we are building connection, community, and a powerful movement for lasting change.

Our mission is to center the voices of people with disabilities and those who love them. We’re here to help communities share stories, push back on harmful misinformation and rollbacks, and move forward—together—toward a more just and inclusive future.

#YesAccess #KeepItReal #WhatsYourStory #Disability

Through digital storytelling, grassroots organizing, and coalition building, we are:

Challenging outdated narratives and harmful stereotypes
Creating space for connection, pride, and visibility
Equipping advocates with tools to take action
Educating allies and decision-makers on why access matters to everyone

This is a movement rooted in shared values like fairness, dignity, independence, and belonging. When we connect through those values, we make change that lasts.

Because disability is a natural part of human diversity—and access is a human right.

Join us. Share your story. Say Yes! to Access. Visit our resource section to be part of a movement that’s rewriting the story of disability—with pride, power, and possibility.

How This Campaign is Different

It’s story-first — because stories change minds.
It’s hopeful  — we highlight strengths, not stereotypes.
It’s broad and inclusive — inviting parents, veterans, educators, business leaders, and more.
It’s action-driven — offering real ways to get involved, not just awareness.
Our Team

A Movement Fueled By People

Tara Cunningham

Tara Cunningham

Co-Founder Yes! Access.

Meg O'Connell

Meg O’Connell

Co-Founder Yes! Access.

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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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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The Yes! Access movement is fueled by people—people who believe in dignity, access, and human rights for all. It’s powered by volunteers who bring their time, skills, and passion to protect disability rights and push for a more just and inclusive world.

  • From cybersecurity experts safeguarding our digital spaces to PR professionals amplifying our voices.
  • From filmmakers and storytellers capturing our message to organizers making calls and bringing their communities together.
  • From advocates who show up at town halls to the friends, families, and neighbors who refuse to stay silent—this movement belongs to all of us.

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 hashtags #YesAccess and #Ally
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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