"The states that mandated paid sick or family leave for hourly workers are in mostly-white states. Given that nearly 20% of low-wage workers are Black, that means they are disproportionately more likely to live in an area where they can't care for themselves or their loved ones if they fall ill during the work week."
This is the first of a four-series post. In this post: 5 actions to #teach your kids about disability inclusion & awesome #PictureBooks to get started. Learn what to look for in #KidsBooks fostering #equity for #KidsWithDisabilities – and how to spot #ableist tropes.
It takes more than simply hiring someone to address issues within an organization. It takes a top-down commitment to be part of that change. –Lecia Michelle
It takes more than simply hiring someone to address issues within an organization. It takes a top-down commitment to be part of that change. –Lecia Michelle
We must stop using Darwin's "survival of the fittest" to justify the suffering of disabled people. While disability brings challenges like pain, fatigue, and inaccessibility, much alienation stems from societal attitudes and rigid decision-makers. This artificial alienation can and should be changed.