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Over the weekend, Runway of Dreams hosted its Chicago Abilities Expo show, the last of three immersive events hosted in partnership with Gamut Management.

The expo featured a Runway of Dreams fashion show and the GAMUT Village™ to showcase adaptive designs and products from brands that have been awarded the GAMUT Seal of Approval™. The certification designates specific designs that have met stringent standards of accessibility and authentic development in collaboration with PWDs.

These brands, communities, and organizations are defining what inclusive design looks like, and events like this one in Chicago are setting new industry standards across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

: Susan Silsby has joined Fedcap as Regional Senior Vice President, New England, overseeing operations across the region and supporting the growth of Fedcap’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities portfolio.

Sue brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in disability services, community-based programming, and operations. Over her 37-year career at Easterseals New Hampshire, including as Executive Vice President of Programs, she has helped drive service innovation, organizational growth, and strong operational performance.

Her leadership will help strengthen Fedcap’s work across New England and further its mission to create pathways to economic mobility and independence. Welcome aboard, Sue!

Fedcap's Community Impact Policy Institute today released a white paper presenting a strategic framework for how AI can transform prevention, strengthen public health systems, and improve population health outcomes.

Dr. Jay K. Varma argues that AI has the potential to become one of the most important public health innovations of the 21st century if applied not only to treating disease, but also to preventing it.

The report examines what Dr. Varma describes as a "critical imbalance" in how AI is currently being deployed across the health sector, and offers recommendations aimed at accelerating the responsible use of AI in prevention and public health.

Learn more: https://fedcapgroup.org/news/new-report-presents-a-strategic-framework-for-the-future-of-ai-in-prevention-and-public-health

View report: https://cipi.fedcapgroup.org/research/why-we-need-more-investment-in-ai-for-prevention-and-public-health-the-largest-health-opportunity-in-a-generation-is-under-funded

Next Tuesday, Civic Hall will host the inaugural Civic Health Forum, bringing together public health experts and community leaders to explore the future of prevention and how to keep individuals healthy before they enter the healthcare system.

By connecting community voices with industry expertise, Civic Health strengthens the public health ecosystem and advances scalable solutions that improve outcomes before intervention becomes necessary.

These conversations are critical to building stronger, more resilient communities, as good health is the foundation for long-term economic mobility.

Register here and use code FEDCAP for a discounted $50 ticket: https://luma.com/civichealth2026?utm_campaign=introducing-the-civic-health-forum-2026-a-health-moonshot-for-the-99&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=media.startuphealth.com

: Civic Hall is convening a dynamic week of programming for NYC Tech Week 2026, focused on the ideas and tech shaping the future economy.

The week will explore topics including the youth cybersecurity talent pipeline, New York's Empire AI infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and AI applications.

In the AI era, skills-based learning and open exchange of ideas has never mattered more. Civic Hall is designed for exactly that convergence: bringing together innovators, educators, and employers to shape a more inclusive and future-ready workforce.

Learn more and register: https://fedcapgroup.org/news/fedcaps-civic-hall-announces-dynamic-lineup-focussed-on-ai-for-nyc-tech-week-2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who served.

Today and every day, we remember those we lost and extend our gratitude to the families, veterans, and service members who continue to carry their legacy forward.