Staunch Advocate’s Lived Experience with Bipolar Disorder

Andrew Imparato describes his lived experience with bipolar disorder. For nearly three decades he has served as a lawyer and disability rights leader in the federal government and nonprofit sector, especially on behalf of persons with “invisible" disabilities. The 40-minute interview is conducted by Deborah Ruh, Chair of the United Nations' G3ict EmployAbility Task Force, who also discusses her own lived experience with mental health challenges.  Mr. Imparato is a colleague of WALAL president Leslie Hagin, and early supporter of WaLAL.

Leslie Hagin, JD (President Of Washington Lawyers Assisting Lawyers) lhagin@walal.org