This speech serves as a compelling follow-up to “The Heart of Inclusion,” delving deeper into the practical strategies and transformative impact of disabling ableism to foster true inclusion.
If you’re here today, you all have a heart for inclusion. I’m honored to seize this great opportunity to foster allyship and empower you to integrate these lessons into your lives and careers. Today, I invite you onto the modern pathway to inclusion by disabling ableism through a deep dive facilitated microlearning training.
This speech incorporates insights from my TEDx talk, “Disabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion,” and is supplemented by five professionally produced videos. These modules explore disability, ableism, accessibility, microaggressions, and ultimately, the destination: inclusion.
Our journey begins with Disability. Through our first video module, we explore key civil rights legislation like the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These laws laid the foundation for accessibility in education and employment, underscoring our ongoing commitment to expand these rights for all.
Ableism, the next stop, confronts us with biases that devalue individuals with disabilities. By disabling ableism, we reject stereotypes and challenge societal norms that perpetuate exclusion.
Accessibility, our third module, highlights the essential role of universal access in creating equitable opportunities. While progress has been made, ongoing efforts are crucial to ensure digital and infrastructural accessibility for all.
Microaggressions, our fourth module, reveal subtle yet harmful behaviors that reinforce ableist attitudes. Recognizing and addressing these microaggressions are vital steps toward fostering a truly inclusive environment.
Finally, we arrive at our destination: Inclusion. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), we not only meet legal requirements but also cultivate environments where every individual is valued for their unique contributions.
Throughout this journey, we emphasize allyship—the collective effort to advance the interests of marginalized groups. Together, we can disable ableism, promote accessibility, confront microaggressions, and ultimately achieve genuine inclusion.
Join me in embracing this transformative pathway. Let’s disable ableism, redefine inclusion, and create environments where everyone thrives.
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