Educating about ableism challenges stereotypes and changes attitudes, making inclusivity not just an idea, but a norm.

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Encourage transparency and patience. Understand that different groups may have varying needs and perspectives. Dialogue bridges gaps.

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Recognizing intent enriches our approach to sensitive topics. It allows for constructive dialogue and promotes genuine understanding.

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Sometimes, what's seen as ableism may stem from cultural language norms. It’s crucial to understand context before labeling, but also to educate about harmful impacts.

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Listen and learn from the experiences of people with disabilities. Their voices and stories are critical to understanding and dismantling ableism.

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Startled chimpanzee gathers its buddies to see the new prosthetic legs.

Video Credit: Green Pepper Twitter/X Account.

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If the discrimination endured by the disability community were aimed at any specific race, religion, or gender, the backlash would be overwhelming.

Yet, because we are spread across every imaginable demographic, our issues are diluted, our voices quieted. This isn't a sign of

Let's shift from pity to empowerment.

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Education is key! We must shift from pity to empowerment by promoting understanding and respect. Breaking stereotypes starts with inclusive narratives.

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When I post about Disability, it is neither to show an authority or expertise but it's my longing to be heard and understood. With the hope to spark meaningful conversations.

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'Rishi Sunak has just declared unemployed sick and disabled people the enemy' by Rachel Charlton-Dailey 💖💜💙

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Mik Scarlet shared what best advice he had from another disabled person in the 100th episode of BBC Access All podcast.

Here's the link to the full episode: lnkd.in/gTnA4S3z

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Secret videos show sickening abuse of woman by her carers

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Climate action: eight ways to include people with disabilities

Read eight ways to make sure that all voices are heard.

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The Government is scrapping its Green Paper on disability reform after significant backlash from campaigners.

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Nearly every argument I’ve heard against improving accessibility falls into one of these five categories:

1 - it's not really necessary
2 - it doesn’t affect many people
3 - it’s not a major issue
4 - it’s too difficult or expensive to implement
5 - it’s too late to integrate

'It's not an investment if its destroying the planet.' ~Vandana Shiva.

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'Owning a plane is a guilty pleasure'

- Bill Gates
Author of 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster', and Owner of 4 private jets

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'3 Disability Issues Everyone Should Care About' by Andrew Pulrang for Forbes.

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