In the words of my dear friend & scholar @sandylocks,
If we aren’t intersectional, some of us, the most vulnerable, are going to fall through the cracks.
This #WomensHistoryMonth, I’m thinking of those in the midst of our continued struggle for disability justice.
If we aren’t intersectional, some of us, the most vulnerable, are going to fall through the cracks.
This #WomensHistoryMonth, I’m thinking of those in the midst of our continued struggle for disability justice.
.@VilissaThompson is a scholar, researcher, and social worker.
She is the founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice and has played a critical role in advancing nationwide conversations about the lived experiences of Black disabled women in America.
She is the founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice and has played a critical role in advancing nationwide conversations about the lived experiences of Black disabled women in America.
.@SeeMiaRoll is an activist, an elite athlete, and the Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at CAP.
She is incredibly skilled at calling the question that changes the conversation and pushing for data that drives action.
She is incredibly skilled at calling the question that changes the conversation and pushing for data that drives action.
.@RebeccaCokley is a 2nd generation civil rights activist & convener of people from all walks of life.
She has held many titles, from the White House to the Ford Foundation. The most important person in the room is the person who gets everyone in the room - that’s Cokley.
She has held many titles, from the White House to the Ford Foundation. The most important person in the room is the person who gets everyone in the room - that’s Cokley.
.@LisetteETorres3 is a parent, a scientist, and disabled scholar-activist. With a focus on racial justice and equity, Lisette works to address ableism in higher ed and STEM. She is the cofounder of the National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities.
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