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Here is a guide anyone can use to consider how they can be "in".
We decide if we live in a community that is welcoming to its members or one that perpetuates segregation - where some people are in and others are left out. This is the reality many people with disabilities experience.
You can help to shape the culture of the community where you live by learning to recognize and address the barriers that exist. Disability itself is not a barrier - but a lack of accessibility to the places and spaces we share is.
However, much of our society assumes that people with disabilities don’t have the desire or the skills to be successful in a majority of workplaces.
For people with disabilities, this often means looking at the physical space, making sure the hiring process is inclusive and clear, and ensuring continued communication and support free from any bias or discrimination.
This starts at home. Everyone needs access to affordable, safe housing that fits their needs. Yet, for many people with disabilities, the options are limited.
Discrimination, available options, systemic barriers and misconceptions regarding ability, independence and need are all contributing factors. Often people with disabilities are funneled into segregated living spaces, unnecessarily taking away the choice and access to the housing that will help them be successful.
For people with disabilities, this often means looking at the physical space, making sure the application process is inclusive and clear, and ensuring your role is free from any bias or discrimination.
