Want to keep your learning about disability going? Below you’ll find a round-up of resources on key topics that I cover in my presentations. Save this link for reference and feel free to share with your colleagues and communities.
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Helpful Starting Points
- Don’t be scared to talk about disabilities. Here’s what to know and what to say.
- Be your usual self: Tips on disability etiquette (Video)
- What is ableism?
Disability and Language
- Why Person-First Language Doesn’t Always Put the Person First
- 4 Disability Euphemisms That Need to Bite the Dust
- It’s Perfectly OK To Call A Disabled Person ‘Disabled,’ And Here’s Why
- Disability Is Not a Dirty Word
Disability Representation
- Stella Young’s TED Talk: I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much
- Beyond Inspiration: A New Narrative
- Reimagining Hollywood: A New Lens on Disability Inclusion
Workplace Inclusion
Planning Accessible Events
- Accessible Meetings, Events & Conferences Guide
- Holding Inclusive Events: A Guide to Accessible Event Planning
- How to Make Your Social Justice Events Accessible to the Disability Community
- How to Make Your Virtual Meetings and Events Accessible to the Disability Community
Communicating About Disability with Kids
- How To Talk To Your Kid About Disabilities
- It’s Okay To Say ‘Disabled’ And Other Truths About Approaching Disability With Respect
Disability Organizations to Learn From
- ADA National Network
- American Association of People with Disabilities
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
- Communication First
- Disability Rights Advocates
- Disability & Philanthropy Forum
- Kids Included Together
- Little Lobbyists
- National Center on Disability and Journalism
- Positive Exposure
- Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
- Sins Invalid
- The Arc
- The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
- Think Inclusive
- Women Enabled International