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Committed to increasing participation and representation of Black and Brown women, and girls with disabilites in the mass media.

Together, we can drive meaningful change! Let’s be intentional about standing with the#Disabled and creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Share more tips for respecting people living with disabilities in the comment section. #DivasWithDisabilities #ShowingUpUnapologetically #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveCommunity #Representation   #RepresentationMatters #Equity   #DisabilityRights #IncludeUs  #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityRights   #EmbraceDiversity Image Description: A blue background graphic with The Divas With Disabilities Logo to the top right in white font and text: Tips on How To Respect Disability Rights: Don’t make assumptions about a disabled person or their disability Ask before you help Embrace Diversity Make eye contact, don’t avoid someone living with a disability Speak normally Advocate for Change to ensure the rights of the disabled are upheld Talk directly to the person with the disability, not the interpreter, friend, or attendant The text is in white font and the words Tips on How To Respect Disability Rights, Diversity, and Change are in black font.

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Kira Young

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3mo

Make eye contact is not helpful for my disability but I get the point. Please consider changing that verbiage to “make a connection” in order to include autistics.

Emma Leivesley

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3mo

Completely agree. I've lost count of how many people have spoken to my son like he's a toddler because they see him using a wheelchair

Doris A. M.

🌎C-Suite National Keynote Speaker, American Academy of Pediatrics & UCEDD Faculty, AΣΩ Latina Sorority Inc Founder, National Language Access Catalyst, Educator, Guardian ad Litem & Consultant ⚖️

3mo

Yes, know your audience and how we prefer to communicate. 👏 There are cultures and faith practices whose customs are not to make eye contact and should not be seen as offense or disregard.

Ahmed Raouf

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3mo

aaaaaah simple and easy tips, unfortunately the inhumane people will never adhere to them :(

Diane Coles

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3mo

Good words to live by. People with disabilities should be treated with respect.

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3mo

Yes! Be an ally.

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