Disability and (In)Visibility: Not All Disabilities Are Visible
This week was the start of Disability Pride Month. We’ve loved seeing posts from our Friends in the Fight sharing their own stories of disability, both the challenges and the pride! One theme that comes up a lot in lived experiences of disability is the nuances of visibility. What makes some disabilities visible? Whether from physical markers, […]
Disability Pride Month
Featured above: Friends in the Fight celebrating Disability Pride — @survival_of_the_sickest, @maddiexgordon, @taylorthetransgineer, @kristendoornbos, @thedisabledhippie As June winds down, I often feel a twinge of sadness knowing that Pride Month will end. I don’t care much that the silly rainbow-themed products in big box stores will be moving to the clearance section. It’s the coming […]
4 Tips to Foster Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity inclusion in the workplace can have benefits for all involved. Not only does it make our society more equitable, but having diverse perspectives – and listening to those voices – is good for business. We all bring different experiences and strengths and are mightier together™. Wanting to be more inclusive is wonderful, but hiring […]