Anna Turner’s Post

Decisions about communities should only be made by people with #lived #experience. It's as simple as that! In my own way, I made this very point in my acceptance speech when I won at the Scope Disability Equality Awards 2024 in the category of 'Role Model'. #Disability #rolemodel #leadership #policymakers

Just 2.2% of speaking characters in top movies released last year were portrayed as having a #disability. At a time when over one-quarter of the United States population reports having a disability, this low level of #disabilityrepresentation is not enough. We know that representation matters and true representation occurs when folks truly know and understand disability. #CertifiedRehabilitationCounselors work daily on and off the clock as key disability advocates. With CRCs expanding into new and emerging work settings, hopefully, we will see an increase in discourse, representation, and understanding of disability.

Disability Equity is an attainable goal. If everyone does their part and don’t give up at the first road block. If we, People with Disabilities, speak up and don’t accept abuse. If we all support one another when needed and stand up when we see a situation that is not OK. Disability Equity is an attainable goal. And one day we’ll get there 💜 #Disability #A11y #DisabilityEquity #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabledAndProud #DEI

NAS Advocates regularly receive messages of thanks for the important work they do from people they have supported or family members of those they have supported. Advocates work with those who may be isolated from their community of choice or mainstream society, may communicate differently and who may have limited informal or natural supports. They act as a catalyst for change through collaboration, capacity building and representation to make the rights of people with disabilities a reality. #disability #disabilitysupport

When we, disability rights activists, begin attacking and hurting each other, we prevent important conversations from even happening. It’s oftentimes not what you say, but how you say it. Attacking someone could create a fight, flight, fawn, or freeze response. Rather than conversing, you may cause someone to shut down, hide, fight back, or block. Some potentially strong advocates might not re-enter advocacy because of the trauma. Very little is accomplished through harming others. Maybe you made your point. But you also rejected a potential ally and shut down all possible avenues of communication and you stopped critical conversations, ones that could have changed and influenced the direction and course of history, before they could even begin. Attacking disabled advocates also censors and silences disabled voices. Instead of ad homonyms, strawmen, assumptions, or personal attacks, what if we shifted towards conversation and dialogue? What if we sought to find common ground and areas of agreement and use that as a starting point, rather than launching insults and making assumptions from the off? How many more constructive conversations might occur if disabled people felt safe and supported in sharing and opening up about one of the most vulnerable aspects of their lives? #autism #adhd #neurodiversity #education #employment #disability #advocacy #inclusion #dei #intersectionality #communication

Today I did a thing, I was the bookend that closed out the In Good Company Works webinar series for #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth (#NDEAM). I want to thank Sarah (Naumann) Gabriel and Amanda Shojaee for being so gracious and putting on such an amazing event for the month of October. This event focused on how to build stronger teams by embracing the contributions of individuals with #disabilities. As we continue to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let us remember that disability inclusion is not about charity – it is about tapping into the full potential of every individual and creating a workplace where everyone feels like they belong. #acceptance #resiliency #resilience #allyship #DisabilityInclusion #disability #inclusion #DEAM #DiversityAndInclusion #inclusivity #empathy #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride

Every July we celebrate Disability Pride Month. Living with dyslexia and physical limitations isn't easy, but it's a journey I know well. As an artist and activist, I've learned and developed my own strategies to navigate the world. Art has been a powerful tool for me, and it might just be the key for you too. Let's talk about turning challenges into a canvas for success. Post your stories in the comments! #ArtHeals #DyslexiaAwareness #InclusiveArt #TheBarriersWeFace, #WheelchairLife #ActuallyAutistic #DisabilityPride #DisabilityAwareness #disability #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate #inclusion #disabilitylife #disabled #disabilitysupport #accessibility #disabilityisnotinability #wheelchair #disabilityjustice #abilitynotdisability #disabilitycommunity #disabilityadvocacy #disabilitypridemonth #invisibleillness #disabilitysport #mentalhealth #disabledandproud #disabilityemployment

"Disability" is often correlated with "less," but that's not an accurate representation. A person in a wheelchair isn't less happy than a person who walks. A person who is blind is not less happy than a person who sees. Happiness comes from our mind, from the way in which we choose to view things. We received approval to post this video with the aim of raising awareness about the creator and the important topics they discuss. Video Credit: leausongeante/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 #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityAwareness #EqualAccess

As we continue to officially celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court's #Olmstead decision's 25th anniversary tomorrow, this article presents important reminders about where we are and how far we have to go for true #Community #Integration for people with #Disabilities. #DisabilityRights #CivilRIghts #Inclusion https://lnkd.in/gQCJdCUm