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Include is not a Favor, but an act of Justice
Talk about disability and inclusion means to overcome the idea that include both a simple act of kindness.
Build environments, relationships, and policies truly inclusive means to contribute to a more equitable society, human and innovative for all.
1. Listen to include a really
The Voice of People with Disabilities Must Lead the Change
We can't talk about inclusion without listen to people with disabilities. Their direct experiences are fundamental to understand the barriers, real and concrete needs.
Listening is not passive: it means involve co-design solutions, and recognize the right of everyone to be the protagonist of their own choices.
2. Form to break down barriers
Awareness, Accessibility and Communication Inclusive
Inclusion requires continuing education. Learn about the best practices of accessibility, learning a language is inclusive, apply the universal design are essential steps to break down physical barriers, communication skills, and cultural.
This applies to schools, public institutions, companies, associations, and every reality that interacts with people.
3. Work environments, and study accessible is a priority
Physical accessibility, digital, communicative and emotional
The inclusion is not limited to ramps and lifts, it is necessary to ensure accessibility digital, communicative and emotional.
In the places of work means to provide reasonable accommodations, to enhance the talents of people with disabilities, to create a climate of respect and belonging. in schools and universities to rethink education, to make it accessible recognizing the different modes of learning.
4. Public policy active: Beyond the Welfare state
The support of people with a disability should not stop at the assistance, but to promote autonomy and participation. Public policies are inclusive, provide personalized services, supports for the employment, the urban accessibility and digital, with an approach human rights-based approach and not on charity.
What Can You Do Each Day
- Listen people with disabilities, involving them in decisions.
- Be formed and form our community on accessibility and inclusion.
- Promote environments that are accessible in each context.
- Support policies for the autonomy and participation.
- Overcoming stereotypes and change the narrative on the basis of disability
Inclusion: A Collective Commitment
Disability is part of thethe human experience and the barriers are not only physical, but cultural. Every time we choose to listen, to be formed, and build environments to inclusive, we can create a better society for all.
Include it is not a luxury, or a act of kindness: a the act of fairness, kindness, and future.
What can you do, today, to build a society without excluded? Participates in and Tells.