Advocacy in Action — Love Disabled Life

Little People of America and the Significance of Dwarfism Awareness Month

In this blog post I will share the importance of Dwarfism Awareness Month that is celebrated every October, and how the non-profit organization Little People of America are advocating for inclusivity and recognition. Learn about LPA, its history of advocacy, and how you can help support its mission of bringing awareness about the lives of LPs in our communities.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughOctober 5, 2023significance of dwarfism awareness month, dwarfism awareness month, little people of america, dwarfism, dwarfism advocacy, short stature awareness, accessibility for little people, disability rights for little people, inclusive communities LPA, Billy Barty LPAComment

Get Involved: United Spinal Association's Virtual Roll on Capitol Hill

Part of my goal for this blog is to become a resource of information for news and events happening within the disability community. I want to help spread the word but also include my perspectives. An opportunity to do so came across my desk when I read through my recent New Mobility Magazine issue.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughFebruary 4, 2021United Spinal Association Roll on Capitol Hill, advocacy, disability rights, disability legislation, congress lobbyingComment

Understanding Non-Apparent Disabilities: Challenges and Inclusion Strategies

Non-apparent (or sometimes referred to as invisible or hidden) disabilities often go unnoticed, yet they significantly impact individuals' lives. This post delves into the hurdles and hidden advantages of these conditions, alongside actionable steps towards creating a more inclusive society.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughApril 2, 2020understanding invisible disabilities, invisible disabilities, hidden disabilities, challenges of invisible disabilities, inclusion strategies for disabled people, creating accessible spaces, fostering inclusion for hidden disabilitiesComment

Why Independent Living Centers Exist

This blog post is about why Independent Living Centers exist for disabled people. What they are, what services they provide, and why they are important for disabled people to live an independent life. Independent living is based on a "social/independent living model of disability," rather than a "medical model." The problem lies in the environment, not the individual.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughMarch 5, 2020why independent living centers exist, what is an independent living center, independent living centers and disability, disability and independent living centers, independent living centers non-profitsComment

A Few Words About Disability and Allyship

As I have been sharing my new Love Disabled Life Etsy Shop with friends and family, some of my non-disabled friends have said some version of the following comment, "I really want to buy some of your merch, but I don't know if it's okay because I am not disabled." I felt like it was time to tackle the topic of allyship.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughJuly 4, 2019disability ally, allyship, how to be a disability ally, tips for being a good ally, dos and don'ts for being a disabled ally, disabled lifeComment

The Fight for 504

When I first learned about the 504 Sit-in protest in 1977, it enriched and deepened my pride in being a disabled person. It made me even more honored to be a part of the disability community. It educated me on the struggle for securing our civil rights and ignited a passion to continue to fight for disability justice and equality.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughOctober 4, 2018504 Sit-ins, disability rights, disability civil rights, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 504 DemonstrationsComment

About the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

It's ironic when you think about it. An international human rights treaty that is said to have been inspired by the Americans with Disabilities Act exists without ratification by the United States itself. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocols were adopted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on December 13, 2006, and opened for signature on March 30, 2007.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughSeptember 6, 2018disability global human rights treaty, disability rights, disability equality, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesComment

ADAPT: Fighting for Disability Rights in Every Battle

Ask someone who ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today) is, and odds are, they won't know. This lack of awareness is quite a shame. ADAPT is one of the most vital activist organizations that exist today. ADAPT is a grassroots disability rights organization with chapters in 30 states. It uses nonviolent direct action to bring attention and awareness to the lack of civil rights the disability community has.

Advocacy in ActionJody YarboroughJune 2, 2016ADAPT, disability protest, disability civil rights, ADAPT Wade Blank, ADAPT disability advocacy group, disability advocacyComment

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