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Ensure all buildings are safely accessible - add railings, ramps, electronic door openers etc.

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Ensure all buildings are safely accessible - add railings, ramps, electronic door openers etc.

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Ensure there is at least one washroom that is meets standards for wheel chair accessibility. 

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Ensure there is at least one washroom that is meets standards for wheel chair accessibility. 

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How do we build resilience in our leadership positions and volunteer roles so people can step back when they need to

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How do we build resilience in our leadership positions and volunteer roles so people can step back when they need to

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How we do activism

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How we learn together

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Recognizing the intersecting identity markers e.g. race, gender, others and how those affect experiences of disability as well. There were a lot of white voices talking about how they didn't feel oppressed.

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Recognizing the intersecting identity markers e.g. race, gender, others and how those affect experiences of disability as well. There were a lot of white voices talking about how they didn't feel oppressed.

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More forums - coming prepared to learn and share ideas by doing our own learning rather than asking those who are disabled and racialized to teach us. Being prepared in order to have the conversations

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More forums - coming prepared to learn and share ideas by doing our own learning rather than asking those who are disabled and racialized to teach us. Being prepared in order to have the conversations

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Acknowledging the bias in vulture capitalism and production-biased capitalism that can be oppressive to inherent worth and dignity of all even if they are not "productive" or "reproductive" ever or at a given time

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Acknowledging the bias in vulture capitalism and production-biased capitalism that can be oppressive to inherent worth and dignity of all even if they are not "productive" or "reproductive" ever or at a given time

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Try not to talk down to people that are obviously disabled.  Speak loudly or slowly.

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By using the "Round Robins" of Sociocracy, we can make more space for the shy and small rather than privileged big and loud.

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Ensure the inherent worth of all individual.

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Ensure the inherent worth of all individual.

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ASL Interpreter

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Thinking about how to make our sermons/services more inclusive to folks who have different intellectual capacities / developmental disabilities

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if you're going to educate people on disability, have the disability yourself. When non-disabled people try to 'educate' they often deliver inaccurate information and reinforce the idea that those with disabilities can't speak for themselves.

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Recognize that people communication in different ways.

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Recognize that people communication in different ways.

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Add as many people with diversities on the board.

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Add as many people with diversities on the board.

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use stories with disabled people in them

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use stories with disabled people in them

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Look at attendance rules - consider looking at inclusion over efficiency

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Look at attendance rules - consider looking at inclusion over efficiency

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Provide different formats of communication, and be sure the website is accessible and includes information about accessibility. 

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Provide different formats of communication, and be sure the website is accessible and includes information about accessibility. 

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Make it clear that our congregation is open to hearing about people's access needs and making changes so that involvement in the congregation can be better for them

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instead of asking can you be part of this / can you... instead ask us how we can contribute and what we'd enjoy doing

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Amplification system
T-Coil system

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Conduct an oppression and inclusion review as part of annual reporting.

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Conduct an oppression and inclusion review as part of annual reporting.

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Meeting online is difficult.  Keep education ourselves.  

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Meeting online is difficult.  Keep education ourselves.  

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it would be great if everything was accessible prior to service, like via phone, especially for those with vision problems.

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Universal design for all buildings - working at the Municipality/Provincially/Federally. 

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Universal design for all buildings - working at the Municipality/Provincially/Federally. 

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Board should be transparent and communicative about issues they're dealing with, and do that in different formats/times/ways. 

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Board should be transparent and communicative about issues they're dealing with, and do that in different formats/times/ways. 

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Some people have low visibility, so braille does not meet this need. Much of congregation material is printed - take this into account

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Some people have low visibility, so braille does not meet this need. Much of congregation material is printed - take this into account

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Washrooms,
Automatic doors

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looking at other ways of expressing ourselves 

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looking at other ways of expressing ourselves 

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Check that goals of financial reporting don't reflect socio-economic barriers.

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Check that goals of financial reporting don't reflect socio-economic barriers.

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Put all decisions through a disability lens  (Barrier analysis)

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Put all decisions through a disability lens  (Barrier analysis)

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Consult people with disabilities.  Not just one person

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We may need to change our governance structures so that they are less intimidating... more enriching, maybe even fun?

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Publish a list of accessibility issues and how the congregation is addressing them. Consider how to involve everyone in those considerations. 

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Publish a list of accessibility issues and how the congregation is addressing them. Consider how to involve everyone in those considerations. 

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do we have to start and end at the exact time?

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do we have to start and end at the exact time?

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something that we'e trying out in Winnipeg is we're providing information to those of us in our community to develop our disability lense. [...] It's getting people to stop and think about accessibility beforehand.

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look for alternative ways to connect beyond phone calls or zoom

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look for alternative ways to connect beyond phone calls or zoom

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A first step would be to recognize that we have privilege, because if we don't recognize how we have privilege we can't share/re-allocate. 

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A first step would be to recognize that we have privilege, because if we don't recognize how we have privilege we can't share/re-allocate. 

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Fair share giving (1,2,3. or 5% - whatever it is) Stressing to give your most generous donation because our faith communities really matter. It's not that we expect those who can't give much to give - but it's for your situation, give your most generous contribution so we can reduce ableism through our communities. otherwise, congregations have to cut back. 

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Fair share giving (1,2,3. or 5% - whatever it is) Stressing to give your most generous donation because our faith communities really matter. It's not that we expect those who can't give much to give - but it's for your situation, give your most generous contribution so we can reduce ableism through our communities. otherwise, congregations have to cut back. 

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Plan ahead. Let people know what to expect. 

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Plan ahead. Let people know what to expect. 

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If there is an event, put out questions ahead as those with communication barriers can prepare written contributions.

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Every BODY should be represented and included in board membership. 

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Every BODY should be represented and included in board membership. 

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re; hearing and psych problems
a number of people want to be spontaneous but this is an accessibility issue for those who would benefit from slides beforehand. It would help to not speak and move through things too quickly

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Be mindful of our language in homilies and songs and revise where needed. 

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Be mindful of our language in homilies and songs and revise where needed. 

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Large print hymnals and orders of service. Closed captioning. Easily and visibly available...

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Large print hymnals and orders of service. Closed captioning. Easily and visibly available...

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How do we create a place where intellectual worships and communities create a more accessible community or worship services. 

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How do we create a place where intellectual worships and communities create a more accessible community or worship services. 

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Newcomer survey that includes asking about accessibility needs. 

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Newcomer survey that includes asking about accessibility needs. 

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Inform and educate about ableism and accessibility issues. 

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Inform and educate about ableism and accessibility issues. 

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Educate congregational staff; consult with AIM

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Educate congregational staff; consult with AIM

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Making sure our language in communication is inclusive. e.g. answering the call of love rather than standing for love. Being welcoming to being called in on language - taking it in, changing the wordings, and moving on quickly. 

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Making sure our language in communication is inclusive. e.g. answering the call of love rather than standing for love. Being welcoming to being called in on language - taking it in, changing the wordings, and moving on quickly. 

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How do we leave the incessant needs for "notes and capturing our ideas" aside and be more connected and in the moment with the people present. 

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How do we leave the incessant needs for "notes and capturing our ideas" aside and be more connected and in the moment with the people present. 

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Make accessible space available for community groups/social justice action. 

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Make accessible space available for community groups/social justice action. 

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our congregations should be encouraged to work with AIM (or other means of education). Our congregational staff should have training so we don't see bloopers from them, which may for example, accidentally exclude members of our community.

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Remember that the Zoom/online options allowed many who were sick, in hospital, otherwise unable to join in person to be able to connect and consider keeping that as an option in the future as we return to in person as well. 

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Remember that the Zoom/online options allowed many who were sick, in hospital, otherwise unable to join in person to be able to connect and consider keeping that as an option in the future as we return to in person as well. 

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Recognizing that people have varying capacities for volunteering their time

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Consider whether it is necessary to have a building because of funds necessary.

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Consider whether it is necessary to have a building because of funds necessary.

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Message that generosity is possible for all financial abilities, without judgement or expectation. 

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Message that generosity is possible for all financial abilities, without judgement or expectation. 

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Ask 'how would you like to be involved? What would you like to do?' Instead of slotting into tasks or roles

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Ask 'how would you like to be involved? What would you like to do?' Instead of slotting into tasks or roles

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Confronting our discomfort around spending time with people who don't communicate verbally.

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uni-bucks! pooling funds and using tokens to redistribute monies

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uni-bucks! pooling funds and using tokens to redistribute monies

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People with disabilities may have less money and may, then, feel that they have less influence.

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People with disabilities may have less money and may, then, feel that they have less influence.

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listen to people to hear what they have to say, being open.

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listen to people to hear what they have to say, being open.

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card tables to sit at during coffe hour

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Consider accessibility in how we prioritize our spending, with the lens of ableism. e.g. sanding driveways so it isn't a skating rink at the congregation. Consider size and other circumstances and co-design everything with congregations and members relationally. One size does not fit all. 

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Consider accessibility in how we prioritize our spending, with the lens of ableism. e.g. sanding driveways so it isn't a skating rink at the congregation. Consider size and other circumstances and co-design everything with congregations and members relationally. One size does not fit all. 

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Don't assume those with disabilities don't have leadership skills.    Ask if there are barriers that could be overcome

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Don't assume those with disabilities don't have leadership skills.    Ask if there are barriers that could be overcome

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Offer ways to contribute that are not just about being helped. Scoop candy hand-over-hand, work with someone else to help

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not everyone wants to be on committees!

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Encourage folks to do what they need to be present during meetings. For folks with ADHD, the ability to knit, fidget, draw, etc. helps with our ability to pay attention! 

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Encourage folks to do what they need to be present during meetings. For folks with ADHD, the ability to knit, fidget, draw, etc. helps with our ability to pay attention! 

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Have a "greeter" at the door on Sunday. Someone clearly identifiable that folks can share their needs with, especially if new. 

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Have a "greeter" at the door on Sunday. Someone clearly identifiable that folks can share their needs with, especially if new. 

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We don't necessarily even know how to begin

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We don't necessarily even know how to begin

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There are invisible disabilities that will not be accounted for - we need to figure out how to consult and get input from the people experiencing barriers

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Ensure emails, website meet accessibility standards. 

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Ensure emails, website meet accessibility standards. 

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Conversations necessary. Can't just theorize or talk to other non-Disabled people to find solutions

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Ensure everyone is given a chance to speak to the impact of decisions on them. 

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Ensure everyone is given a chance to speak to the impact of decisions on them. 

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not just respond when something comes up, but actively seek ways to include

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for congregation or other common spaces

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Seek input from Disabled members of the congregation

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Seek input from Disabled members of the congregation

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Compensate/recognize people for their contributions. Be aware of the labour of consulting/advising. Do not take people's time and expertise for granted

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reforming bylaws to change composition of committees and/or remove ableist language

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reforming bylaws to change composition of committees and/or remove ableist language

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Willingness to listen to people who are speaking more slowly or using words we are not as familiar with

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Willingness to listen to people who are speaking more slowly or using words we are not as familiar with

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make the pulpit accessible! Create space for people of all physical abilities to be not only in the pews but at the front of the room. Do you have a wheelchair/scooter height pulpit?

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Share on congregational social media sites and service materials information on the physical space. Dimension of doors, bathrooms, etc. Height of toilets/sinks, etc.

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Make the "front of the room" / pulpit physically accessible. Create space for Disabled members to lead

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Make the "front of the room" / pulpit physically accessible. Create space for Disabled members to lead

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'Treat people how they want to be treated. If you don't know - ask.' Shelley Rohe

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'Treat people how they want to be treated. If you don't know - ask.' Shelley Rohe

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Recognize that Disabled people do not always want to be under the microscope

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Recognize that Disabled people do not always want to be under the microscope

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Treat people like people. Some may not always want to talk, answer questions, be social (just like anyone else). Be aware that Disability can cause increased scrutiny, which can be uncomfortable or even violent

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Make accessibility info clear on your website, so people know what to expect.

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Make accessibility info clear on your website, so people know what to expect.

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Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarinha

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Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarinha