Beyond Ableism toward Allyship Workshop

Description

An introduction about how to interact with the disability community presented by accessABILITY.

• Talking About Disability: Every disability has different needs, and it’s important to acknowledge specific needs without dividing the disability community as a whole.

• Shifting Language and Behaviors: Words and actions are often rooted in bias, uncovering them, and shifting them can make individuals with disabilities more comfortable and included in the spaces I occupy.

• Enabling vs. Empowering: By trusting in others’ ability and autonomy, we can change our relationships with the disability community and beyond.

• Practice Scenarios