Any DEI effort is incomplete without Accessibility. Equity itself means accessibility for the Disability Community. There is no social justice without Disability Justice.

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It’s strange, isn’t it? Disabled people are seen as both “inspiring” and “pitiful” by the same society. Two extreme reactions, yet both rooted in the same issue: ableism.

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Graphic: Kelly Bron Johnson
via Debra Ruj

ID: The image is divided into two sections. The top half is titled "What people think disabled people want to hear," with two bullet points below:

"You're so inspiring!"
"I see you as my equal."
The bottom half of the image is titled "What disabled people actually want to hear," with four bullet points below:

"You're hired!"
"Your medical coverage was approved!"
"We're happy to accommodate you."
"You got the promotion!"

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Viewing disabled people as inferior not only strips them of their humanity but also reflects a profound ignorance of the contributions they make every day.

We must challenge these harmful perceptions and embrace the worth and dignity of all people.

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""Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words"...

- Cause people to be attacked.
- Cause people to lose fundamental rights.
- Cause people to be discriminated against.
- Cause lifelong trauma.
- Cause people to die."- Adam Fare

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“Persons with disabilities are expected to stay ‘quiet’, not be ‘sensitive’, not take things ‘seriously’, not ‘panic’, to just ‘ignore’ and just let things go.

We are told not to ‘overthink’, not to ‘make a fuss’ by calling out Ableism, exclusion, and inaccessibility.”

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Inaccessible spaces aren’t just unwelcoming—they’re discriminatory.

They send a clear signal that disabled people aren’t a priority, reinforcing a harmful narrative of exclusion and inequality.

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Ableism doesn’t just marginalize; it dehumanizes. When society devalues disabled people, it’s a profound violation of their basic rights and dignity.

We must challenge these attitudes and affirm that all are equally valuable and worthy.

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Disability rights are human rights—needless to say, yet still necessary to say.

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Disabilities don’t take a break just because there’s a special occasion or something on the calendar. They’re always there, regardless of the day.

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