Photo of a Black person's hands holding a rainbow lanyard. They wear a denim jacket and an orange t-shirt. Text reads: "I often find that I can't disclose that I am neurodiverse because of the whole 'neurodiverse people can't correctly decide if they are trans' discussion." Kai

"I often find that I can't disclose that I am neurodiverse because of the whole 'neurodiverse people can't correctly decide if they are trans' discussion." Kai

#Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary

Image shows a group of people with different disabilities, some have different mobility aids, some have prosthetics. The disability flag is in the background. Text reads: Disability Month 20th November- 20th December

It’s Disability History Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the history and achievements of disabled people and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the ongoing struggles for equality disabled people face.

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace

Special Education Oversight Slashed Amid Federal Layoffs Federal layoffs are dismantling the oversight that protects millions of children with disabilities. The dollars may remain, but the accountability is being stripped away.

The Dept. of Ed gutted special ed oversight this week. The funding is still there — but rights without enforcement are no rights at all.

My write-up:
hollypettit.substack.com/p/special-ed...

#SpecialEducation #DisabilityAwareness #FederalShutdown #TheBarriersWeFace #EduSky

Text reads: “People are constantly invalidating me. They say I can’t be gay because I’m trans. I can’t be trans because I am visibly disabled. I can’t be trans because I experienced CSA. I’m not trans because I’m mentally ill.” Jan . Photo: a person sitting in their wheelchair, looking out over some fields)

“People are constantly invalidating me. They say I can’t be gay because I’m trans. I can’t be trans because I am visibly disabled. I can’t be trans because I experienced CSA. I’m not trans because I’m mentally ill.” Jan

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace

Text reads: 60% of UK based disabled trans people told us they’d experienced ableism when accessing trans-specific healthcare. Background is orange and green

60% of UK based disabled trans people told us they’d experienced ableism when accessing trans-specific healthcare.

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination

Photo of a person reading a book, wearing a watch, a purple hoodie and purple trousers. Text: "I have been able to manage my conditions with the support of other neurodivergent trans people and online resources." Sage

"I have been able to manage my conditions with the support of other neurodivergent trans people and online resources." Sage

#disabilitypridemonth #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality

Text reads I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me. Kaijoumari-Jade Picture of Kaijoumari-Jade wearing a dark blue and green plaid shirt and red beanie hat

"I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me.” Kaijoumari-Jade

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans

#Disabled People- “You Come First” 👏
#uk #disabilityjustice #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #disablism #MentalHealth #InvisibleDisabilities #You #autism #ADHD #TheBarriersWeFace #Deaf #uk #Employment #DisabilityBenefits #MobilityAids #WheelchairLife #Discrimination

#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness
#Spoonie #CozyGaming
#TheBarriersWeFace
#Gamer #Accessibility #Valve
#GamingforEveryone #DisabledGamers #AbleToPlay

Trump Misleads on D.E.I. Policies in Blaming Biden for Plane Crash:
There is no evidence diversity efforts played a role in the crash, his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies. Fact from Unconstitutional Executive Orders
#USDemocracy #FAFO #BLM #TheBarriersWeFace #LGBTQ

We are thrilled to welcome artist Michelle Baharier to Creations Atelier!

Baharier is a member of the In/Visible Women collective of disabled women artists, currently working on Rising in our Power, a take over of the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, on 8 Feb, 11am-3pm

#TheBarriersWeFace

youtu.be/jv6aXVKlBvY?...
#community #TheBarriersWeFace
#democracy
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Great insight here!

🔈🔈 Today is Ally Day! 🔈🔈

Give a shout-out to an ally (or more than 1 if you are lucky!)

@thartman2u.bsky.social has always been a supportive #Disability Ally and generously shares posts/messages related to #TheBarriersWeFace.

🫶 👏 🙏

👨‍🦽 v. 🦮 v. 🧏‍♂️ v. 🤧 v. 👩‍🦯?

Who has it the worst?

Why do people feel the need to compare disabilities and place judgements on who deserves what?

People cannot choose their #Disability, and we should celebrate our differences and lift each other up!
#DisabilitySky #TheBarriersWeFace #Accessibility