Stop Saying “But”: Having the Right Perspective on Disability
Part of changing the state of accessibility is changing the perspective of disability.
Part of changing the state of accessibility is changing the perspective of disability.
COVID-19 quarantine underscored the capabilities of online learning, remote work, and live virtual events – all of which allow unprecedented inclusion of people with disabilities. Using the best of what we’ve created can make the post-quarantine “new normal” as inclusive as ever.
As #GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) closely follows the anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education, a question comes to mind: Are people still perpetuating the “separate but equal” mentality when it comes to people with disabilities? Unfortunately, there is ample evidence the answer is “Yes”.