Intersectionality, a term coined by scholar and activist Kimberlé Crenshaw, is a framework that acknowledges the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, and disability and the ways in which they create overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage. In the context of the Disability Rights Movement, intersectionality plays…

Society has long been plagued by the misconception that individuals with disabilities are somehow less capable or less valuable than their able-bodied counterparts. This damaging belief, rooted in ableism, has had a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities, limiting opportunities, and perpetuating stigma. …

The world has come a long way in recognizing and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Yet, despite advancements in awareness and legislation, human rights violations persist, often shrouded in invisibility. One of the most significant barriers to exposing these injustices is the lack of visibility, particularly when…

In today’s fast-paced world, where we’re constantly chasing success, it’s easy to overlook the people around us. It’s no wonder that when it comes to disabilities, the first thing that comes to mind for some is validation and proof. But is that truly the essence of the human spirit? …

I’ve been reflecting on the importance of accessibility and disability inclusion in our workspaces, and I wanted to share a perspective. # Let’s start by acknowledging the elephant in the room: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧! Imagine a world where every individual, regardless of their abilities, has…

My life story is one of resilience, of overcoming poverty, domestic violence, and discrimination, to become an established disability activist and founder of ssstart.org. …

1.) DEI Advocates co-create with individuals, not just for or to them… Taking a leaf from the insightful teachings of renowned Lead Accessibility & DEI Engineer Jeanine Spence, we must recognize that effective and accessible design demands forging relationships with people. …

**Why Euphemisms like Special Needs, Differently Abled, and Divyang are doing more harm than good for our quest to Disability Inclusion** The use of euphemisms like Special Needs, Differently Abled, and Divyang to describe individuals with disabilities has become increasingly popular. While these terms are intended to be more sensitive and…

Inevitably falling short of these self-imposed superhuman expectations only reinforces the idea that we’re inferior, defeating the term's original intention. It perpetuates the imbalance where we’re seen as inherently less than others, similar to how the term “special” in special needs is seen as othering and harmful. Rather than turning us into some caricature or superhero subset, we should be recognized as fully human beings who deserve respect and dignity, regardless of our strengths or weaknesses. We all have varied talents and weaknesses, and ours may be tied to a disability, but that doesn’t make us better or less than anyone else.