ADA National Network’s Post

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we will be sharing alphabetically themed resources highlighting the work of disabled activists to challenge the dominant & ableist narratives about disability. Stay tuned to know more! Note: We meant "disabled activists" in the last line and not "disability rights activist" Aiswarya Rao malini chib Bhargavi V Davar #disabilityinclusion #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityrepresentation *Alt-text in comments

In addition to the book, Demystifying Disability, this Ted Talk is an excellent description of life with disability.

When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights

So when someone asks you to include disabled people and accessibility, responding that you are being attacked may not be the flex you think it is. p.s. If you're a business in the US, you may REALLY want to rethink how you respond to requests to be inclusive of disability and not force disabled people to explain to you why they need access. p.p.s. Using ephemisms about explaining a person's "special needs" is also not heading toward equity and human rights. There's nothing special about equitable access. p.p.p.s. Forcing (we ask nicely)disabled people to disclose or prove their specific disability is also not heading toward equity and human rights.

I am often asked for advice on how to “sell” accessible and inclusive garden design in public and private spaces. I can see these people hope for a impenetrable list of justifications and benefits they can pass on to get projects greenlit. My advice is always to turn the tables and simply ask for a justification why these spaces shouldn’t be universally designed and inclusive for all. It’s often met with a bit of shock to be honest. Because we just don’t think reflexively enough about the idea that access and inclusion (I believe these things are different too btw) is a basic human right. So I loved seeing this as it re-affirms my position within greenspace design. AND this approach applies to all disadvantaged groups too. Not just within disability. #greenspace #landscapedesign #therapeutichorticulture #inclusion #disability #disabilityrights

When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights 

And to add, most of the time these practices are simple to implement. Inclusion is best!

And to add, most of the time these practices are simple to implement. Inclusion is best!

When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights