Disability inclusion is critical for a just and accessible society. It involves removing barriers—physical, social, and attitudinal—that hinder participation in key areas like education, work, and services. Emphasizing positive attitudes, promoting diversity, and ensuring the voice of disabled individuals in decisions are vital steps in building inclusive environments. These efforts dismantle ableism, create innovation, and foster a resilient, equitable community.
Explore how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) strategies create equitable environments, ensuring participation for all, regardless of background or ability. DEIA not only promotes representation but also dismantles barriers through deliberate actions. By embracing diversity, providing unbiased access, and fostering inclusion, we can break down ableism and ensure meaningful opportunities for every individual. Accessibility is central to a more inclusive, equitable society for all.
This International Women’s Day, Alycia Anderson explores the challenges faced by disabled women, focusing on the intersection of ableism and sexism. She discusses how these women are often overlooked, and the double discrimination they face. Through advocacy and awareness, Alycia highlights the importance of embracing equity to achieve true inclusion and equal opportunity.
Alycia Anderson emphasizes the importance of embodying change to create societal transformation. By practicing intentionality, overcoming fear, and amplifying new ideas, individuals can push for inclusivity and break long-standing societal doubts. This journey, though challenging, leads to new paths, shaping a more inclusive world. Alycia’s message encourages individuals to take active roles in creating the change they want to see.
Alycia Anderson emphasizes the importance of including disability in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies for 2023. She advocates for recognizing disability as an integral aspect of identity, urging businesses to incorporate accessibility and representation in their workplace initiatives. Alycia discusses the need for intentional and inclusive practices to ensure equal opportunities and promote a culture that embraces all abilities.
Employment is a basic human right. Accessibility is a basic human right. Earning a Livelihood is a basic human right. Inclusion is a basic human right. And because of Ableism somehow it’s been acceptable through milenia to not offer basic human rights to those with Disabilities (invisible or visible) in the Workplace. This is an uphill battle and there is so much room to … read more… Employment is a basic human right.
I support Equitable Access to vote! People with disabilities face a ton of barriers in Voting Accessibility. Barriers such as a total lack of Accessible Polling locations and machines or restrictions on absentee voting practices. Imagine making your way to vote and there is no access to enter the polling station with your assistive devices such as your wheelchair or … read more… Voting Accessibility
Over 1.4 billion people #Worldwide#Identify as #Disabled. #Disability is the one #Identity that can and is likely to happen to all of us at some point in life (full stop). ⭐️️ #Accessibility is a path to freedom, independence and should be a basic human right. Accessibility at #Work allows everyone the full human experience: ✔️ #Career dream chasing✔️ True equal #Opportunities✔️ The chance to climb up the #Professional ladder to … read more… Accessibility + #NDEAM
Oh yeah! It’s October and that means it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month(NDEAM)! October is a month to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities that can be carried on throughout the year! It’s a month to educate and empower employers and employees about the need for … read more… Oh yeah! National Disability Employment Awareness Month(NDEAM)!
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