Ep. 4: Disability is Not a Bad Word
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In this week's episode I go over my thoughts on the term "disability" and how I am not ashamed to admit that as an entrepreneur, I am still learning and in need of more knowledge on understanding how to help and come alongside the disabled community to push equal rights for all forward as I strive to create an inclusive business.
EDIT to this episode: I mentioned that I apologized about being frustrated after seeing how people in the disabled community are treated, but I do NOT want to apologize, as it is very appropriate to be frustrated as we (and I am apart of the "we") have a lot of work to do toward this goal of inclusivity and equal rights, and I want to use my frustration to only continue to further myself as I learn and seek out ways in which I can give my time and money toward change. I left that segment in to show that I am still human and continuing to learn.
Organizations and People to check out and give toward:
Squirmy and Grubs Youtube Channel (Shane and Hannah-):
Laughing at my Nightmare-(Provides equipment grants to those with muscular dystrophy)
Bif in Medias Res- Blog by college acquaintance, Sydney Chasteen, who opened my eyes to the hashtag #disabilitiestwitter and identity first language.
- Inspired Coffee-Lake Geneva, WI
Youtube Ted Talks:
- "I am not your Inspiration Thank you Very Much"-Stella Young
- Haben -"Why I work to Remove Access barrier for Students with Disabilities"
- "Unforgotten"-Willowbrook Documentary
Website:livingsimplelivingfull.com
Contact me at livingsimplelivingfull@gmail.com
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