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The Future of Disability Advocacy and Empowering the Next Generation of Disabled Leaders

The future of the disability rights movement has both challenges and opportunities. As I look to the future, preparing the next generation of advocates becomes paramount in continuing the fight for equality and inclusion. In today’s blog post I explore why mentoring disabled youth is so important and suggestions for empowering them.

Disability IdentityJody YarboroughSeptember 1, 2022disability advocacy, next generation of disabled leaders, mentorship in the disability community, Yo! Disabled and Proud, future of disability advoacy, empowering disabled youthComment

Actionable Tips for How to Be a Supportive Disability Ally

Today’s blog post outlines several actionable tips for how to become a supportive disability ally, making a real difference in creating an inclusive world. Learning how to be a supportive ally is about educating yourself, participating in authentic dialogue with disabled people, and supporting our community in large and small ways in your own daily life.

Disabled LifeJody YarboroughJune 2, 2022guide to be a disabled ally, using inclusive language, disability advocacy, how to be a disabled ally, tips for disabled allyship, disability support and inclusion, how to use inclusive language, disability advocacy with non-disabled people, how to not be ableistComment

No Pity: Addressing the Positive Aspects of Being Disabled

The overarching narrative in society is very ableist and often portrays disability with very negative stereotypes. While the truth is, there are some challenges to being disabled, there are also positive aspects of disabled life that need, and should, be celebrated. This blog post attempts to shed light on some of these ideas.

Disability IdentityJody YarboroughNovember 5, 2020disability resilience, disability strength, empowerment in disability, disabled achievements, no pity disability, challenging disabled stereotypes, addressing ableism and disability, disability advocacyComment

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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