Paul Kent Joins Able Channel’s Advisory Committee to Advance Disability Advocacy
January 26, 2024NEW YORK, NY, — Able Channel, the world’s first streaming service dedicated
to health, is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Kent, CEO of disAbled Life
Alliance (dALA), to its Advisory Committee. This strategic partnership aims to
amplify awareness and address crucial issues within the disability community
through innovative and impactful programming and funding.
disAbled Life Alliance is at the forefront of transforming lives by unifying
innovative solutions with essential resources. The organization works with
private-sector funders, utilizing grantmaking and investing activities to bring
about positive outcomes for the disabled community. With a commitment to
creating meaningful, quantifiable change, dALA meticulously develops and
executes client initiatives, ultimately contributing to a better world for people living
with disabilities and their loved ones.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul Kent to our Advisory Committee,” said Brian
McCourt, CEO of Able Channel. “Partnering with Paul allows us to address and
amplify existential issues within the disability community. His leadership at
disAbled Life Alliance aligns perfectly with our mission to create programming
that has a real impact on society and promotes awareness, funding and
employment equity for the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide.”
Paul Kent, the visionary CEO of disAbled Life Alliance, expressed his enthusiasm
about the collaboration, stating, “We believe in bringing about significant and
lasting change within the disabled community. By joining forces with Able
Channel, we can leverage the power of media to raise awareness and drive
positive societal change for individuals with disabilities.”
Able Channel, available on AppleTV, Amazon, and ROKU, has recently been
nominated for an Emmy Award for its series highlighting the lives of people living
with disabilities. This recognition underscores the channel’s commitment to
creating impactful content that resonates with audiences while promoting
inclusivity and diversity.
The addition of Paul Kent to Able Channel’s Advisory Committee marks a
significant step forward in the channel’s dedication to disability advocacy. This
collaboration is poised to contribute to the ongoing conversation surrounding
disability rights, awareness, and employment equity.
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Paul Goggin
The Able Channel
347-354-2359 ext. 0001
press@theablechannel.com
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About Able Channel
Able Channel is the world’s first streaming service dedicated to health. Providing
a platform for impactful content that addresses health-related issues, Able
Channel is committed to creating programming that promotes awareness,
inclusivity, and positive societal change.
About Disabled Life Alliance (DLA):
Disabled Life Alliance transforms lives by unifying innovative solutions with
essential resources. Working closely with private-sector funders, DLA utilizes
grantmaking and investing activities to bring about positive outcomes within the
disabled community, ultimately creating a better world for individuals with
disabilities and their loved ones.
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