The Disability Arts Movement is a cultural and political movement that advocates for the rights, representation, and inclusion of disabled artists, challenging societal norms and celebrating disability as a source of creativity. Overview and HistoryThe Disability Arts Movement emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s, coinciding with the rise of disability rights activism. It was […]
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It is vital to acknowledge and honor Black Disability History since Black disabled people have made such a paramount impact in leading our community and passing legislation for disability rights. This is where intersectionality plays a big role in the community because the Disability Rights Movement was crossed over and modeled from the Civil Rights […]
The relationship between Disability Pride and healing is complex and multifaceted. While Disability Pride can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and empowerment, it is essential to balance it with the importance of healing and recovery. What is disability pride?Disability pride is the acceptance and honoring of each person’s uniqueness, viewing it as a natural […]
Born on March 24, 1820, in Putnam County, New York, Fanny lost her sight when she was only six weeks old. Yet, she did not allow this disability to dampen her spirit or ambition. Crosby’s contribution to American hymnology is immense, with over 8,000 hymns attributed to her name. Despite her blindness, she became the […]
We have ALL heard the quote “the only disability in life is a bad attitude”. This quote is profoundly stupid, misleading, and harmful because it oversimplifies the complex nature of disabilities and dismisses the real challenges faced by disabled individuals. What we need is a change in societal attitudes, not a dismissal of the lived […]
2. The Four FriendsThese men were true friends – they saw past the man’s disability. They saw the man himself as a friend and responded to what he needed. They treated him with love, respect and compassion. 3. The CrowdThe Bible account says that those who were present when the man was lowered through the […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe Welsh ParliamentThere are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs) of the Welsh Parliament.To vote in the Welsh Parliament elections you must: • be registered to vote• be 16 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)• live in Wales• not be legally excluded from voting MSs are elected using […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe ‘Disability equals diversity not disadvantage.’ To highlight this message, the UN has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities since 1992, to spread the word on disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day also aims to draw attention to the […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe What is Equality? Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. Equality is a human right. It prevents discrimination. It’s all about inclusion. The Equality Act 2010 It was created in 2010. It is comprised of 115 sections, which includes the DDA. Inclusion is a key […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe I am writing this report about crowdfunding campaigning in the UK, as part of my research for the Purple Vote Campaign, in conjunction with the Legacy International Group. Before carrying out my research for this report, I was of the assumption that crowdfunding campaigns were only politically driven. However, to my […]
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