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Recognizing the challenges those with disabilities face must take place daily however on this one day of the year #IDPD2020 we take the time to focus on the challenges and consider what we can do to make life easier for those with disabilities. /2 #ableg
2.Small things like shoveling sidewalks for access, obeying the law and not taking up a parking space designated for those with disabilities. More significant things like changing building codes, and providing signing during speeches. /3 #ableg
We must also recognize that not all disabilities are visible and must have patience, understanding and provide support for those who face challenges that are invisible. Our government policies must reflect that understanding and provide assistance. An example would be/4 #ableg
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Disabled people "call on grassroots allies and government agencies to accept and adopt the language chosen by disabled communities."

For #IDPD2020 I wrote about how the words we choose shape the news for @ricochet_en: ricochet.media/en/3394/news-r…
Spoke with @a_h_reaume about why "crip" is a verb + how to edit out ableism 🖍
Heard from Neil Belanger about @BCANDS1's work + the creation of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month #IDAM 🔥
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