The title reads: "What is the best part of doing disability work?" Below, the content states: "Being part of a community that defies norms and challenges how we think about the world."
The title reads: "What does the Disability Day of Mourning mean to you?" The content states: "Disability Day of Mourning is a day of reflection. Reflecting on personal privilege; geographic location, healthcare access, social support, physical safety, and more. There are so many aspects of daily life that, if ignored, can be fatal for disabled people. As disabled people who have privileges and supports, we cannot take them for granted. Instead, we must advocate for such support to be universal."
The title reads: "Why is disability important to think about when doing policy work?" The content states: "Disability is important to think about when doing policy work because disability fundamentally alters how people navigate society, so we must consider how any given policy can and does uniquely impact disabled people. Moreover, disability can affect anyone — and to any extent — during any stage of their life, so meaningful policy work must consider disability."
The title reads: "What is one thing you want policy researchers to understand about disability?" The content states: "Disability will eventually impact everyone, directly or indirectly. It's important that we learn as much as we can about what policies best support disabled people."
Here are a few heartfelt testimonials shared during the gathering, reflecting on the importance of remembrance, and the need to center disability in all aspects of our lives.
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