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My article ‘Exploring Intersectionality in Disability: understanding the complexity of identity’ is out now! Click the link below to read: https://lnkd.in/eA_TX523

When you hear of disability I'm sure you think of 🧑🦽🧑🦯♿ that's not all about disability Disability can be 🧍🏃🚶👫. 80% of Disabilities are invisible. I'm sure you can't see chronic pain neither can you see Autism or learning disability, dyscalculia, hyperacusis or misophonia and over a thousand invisible disabilities. Let's be emphatic. Live with the understanding that because they are standing or walking doesn't mean they are okay. Not all disability is visible. I am Adeoti Fadekemi Dorcas your favourite inclusion advocate. #disabilityawareness #invisibledisabilities #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate

This needs to stop being so widely accepted, I definitely recommend reading the article below for some more insight into why this type of rhetoric is so harmful to disabled people.

Participation Welcome: 2023 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) based at the University of Kansas. The National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) gives voice to the concerns of people with disabilities and documents their experiences with a variety of issues. https://lnkd.in/ecdAQ9cD #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Survey

Evidence indicates that women with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries are twice as likely to experience IPV than women without disabilities in the same contexts. By understanding the interplay of risk factors for women with disabilities, we can design inclusive programming to better meet their needs. We can ensure inclusion by: 📍Using recruitment and monitoring strategies aimed at people with disabilities 📍Training staff in disability inclusion 📍Raising awareness of disability rights 📍Partnering with local disability organisations 📍Supporting the leadership of women and girls with disabilities in programme design Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ew5cpvQD #ViolencePrevention #DisabilityInclusion

#Ableism "Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities. The discrimination can be intentional or unintentional and is based on the belief that there is a correct way for bodies and minds to function and that anyone who deviates from that is inferior. Ableism centers around the notion that people with disabilities are imperfect and need fixing. It can show up in ways ranging from personal to institutional, and it includes the many ways in which people with disabilities are considered "less than" non-disabled people." and "Microaggressions - Unlike outright discrimination, which is fairly obvious to everyone, microaggressions are much more subtle. Some common microaggressions perpetrated against disabled people are: assuming incapability and helplessness; minimizing someone's condition by assuming a disabled person is lying about their limits; thinking that having a disability means a person is child-like and incompetent; and seeing disabled people as abnormal." #discrimination #disabilityinclusion #disability #microaggressions #humanrights #stigma #stopthestigma #bias #prejudice #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #blog #mentalhealthawareness #mentalableism #insightful #discussion #medical #disabilities #feedback #capacity #incapability #stopassuming #harmful https://lnkd.in/gVvDmTts

“Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life. “ - Emma Thompson. Do you know that over 40 million Americans live with disabilities? This is over 10% of the general population! With such a big number, there is a need to empower people with disabilities, which involves teaching them their rights, privileges, laws, and information and equipping them with life-changing skills that will greatly improve their lives. Empowering people living with disabilities and the community will provide equal opportunities, improve their general well-being, and instill a high sense of confidence, hence cultivating a sense of belonging in society. Read more about this episode about empowering and representing people with disabilities here https://bit.ly/483fk5d #coachelix #steventhemedium #getagripwithcoachelix #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #wheelchair #inclusion #autism #specialneeds #accessibility #love #disabilityadvocate #mentalhealth #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilitypride #abilitynotdisability #disabilitylife #diversity #inclusivity

Look Mum, Let’s Talk About Disability is the quite frankly brilliant new series of social media short films that are normalising disability for young people in the UK today. They feature the cast of the inclusive theatre company Daryl And Co. and respond to the honest questions that young people often ask about what it is like to be disabled, in a playful, yet informative way. We can’t help but think these animations are going to achieve great things, not least because they also work to familiarise children with the concept of the Social Model of Disability. It’s one that so many adults still seem to struggle to apply to real-life situations. The films have also been created by people with lived experience of the very subjects they are talking about; another reason to be confident about normalising conversations around disability and achieving greater social inclusion. Visit this learning resource page to watch the six short films and find out more about the interactive activities that accompany them. https://lnkd.in/e5PC4Cjt #LetsTalkAboutDisability #Inclusion #TheSocialModelOfDisability

This video shows a woman with forearm crutches carrying her baby in a front baby carrier, while a young child holds onto the bottom of her crutches and they dance together. Disabilities don’t hold people back. They can do everything others can do, often in their own unique and fulfilling ways. If anything, having a disability leads to people becoming more creative, as individuals are continuously pushed to discover new ways to do the things they love. We received approval to post this video with the aim of raising awareness about the creator and the important topics they discuss. Video Credit: @smevens/IG Ablr is a full-service disability inclusion organization, and our mission is to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. We do this by eliminating the digital divide, changing the mindsets of people and organizations, and creating pathways to employment. #Accessibility #Innovation #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusivity

It’s surprising how many organisations neglect to include disability when they talk about diversity. Disabled people deserve to flourish, and with thoughtful design and processes, we can all create accessible environments. In this conversation with Leyla Okhai, our 20-minute chat explores: 🎧 How I became a diversity and inclusion architect 🎧 What the term disability inclusion means to me 🎧 The biggest challenges for disabled people when it comes to accessing support 🎧 My top 3 mental health tips Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eSqg7Zur #Accessibility #Disability #Inclusion [image description: A grey and green graphic design with a photo of Toby on the right hand side wearing a navy blue jumper. The writing says #223 Diversity and Inclusion Architecture with Toby Mildon.]