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Transcript: Adjustable Table, Episode 3 – Disability Rights and Disability Justice

Voiceover: The Adjustable Table, episode three, Disability Rights and Disability Justice, sponsored by Wells Fargo. Ashley Inkumsah: Hello everyone and welcome back to the Adjustable Table. The Adjustable Table is a four part series created to raise awareness and conduct…
A group of people of various ethnicities, including a man who is sitting in a wheelchair gather in the workplace, looking at the camera while smiling.

How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment for People with Disabilities

By Charlotte Stasio Employment provides income and a sense of purpose for many people, including those who are disabled. The United Nations reports that in developing countries 80% to 90% of disabled people of working age are unemployed, whereas in…
A Black man using a mobility cane and Black woman cross the street

Why Multiply Marginalized People with Disabilities Should be Prioritized Before, During and After Disasters and Emergencies

By Dikko Yusuf Multiply marginalized people with disabilities are those who, in addition to being disabled, also belong to another marginalized group. This includes those who belong to marginalized genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities and/or economic backgrounds. As we observe Preparedness…