Mary Fashik

About The Author

Mary Fashik (she/her) is a Lebanese born, queer disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator.

In 2019, she founded Upgrade Accessibility, a movement designed to challenge today’s accessibility standards. Since its inception, the movement has grown to include disability rights, intersectionality, disability justice, and equity. It unequivocally supports the Black Lives Matter and Black Disabled Lives Matter movements. 

Through workshops and training, Mary helps individuals and companies the deeply rooted nature of ableism within their organizational structure and guides them in implementing change. Mary was named an honoree on Diversability’s 2021 D-30 Disability Impact List.

Series by the Author

Books by Mary Fashik

Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party
By Mary Fashik
In this first installment of the Adventurous Adeline series, readers will have fun following STEM-enthusiast Adeline and her best friend, Maya, as they seek out solutions for accessibility issues, while also teaching young readers about the importance of making spaces enjoyable for all communi...
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Adventurous Adeline and the Back to School Party
By Mary Fashik
In this first installment of the Adventurous Adeline series, readers will have fun following STEM-enthusiast Adeline and her best friend, Maya, as they seek out solutions for accessibility issues, while also teaching young readers about the importance of making spaces enjoyable for all communi...
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