Day 10 | Ability
Nothing about us without us. James Charlton.
Today: Do one or more of the following:
LISTEN to this recent NPR report Workers With Disabilities Can Earn Just $3.34 An Hour. Agency Says Law Needs Change, reported by Alina Selyukh. (4:00)
WATCH the Ted Talk with Judith Heumann as she speaks to “our fight for disability rights and why we’re not done yet.” For more than 30 years, Judith Heumann has been involved on the international front working with disabled people’s organizations and governments around the world to advance the human rights of people with disabilities. (21:15)
WATCH Stella Young’s 2014 TED Talk I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much
WATCH the trailer for Rooted in Rights’ Bottom Dollars, and learn about this award-winning documentary that exposes the exploitation of people with disabilities through personal stories and expert interviews. The film presents clear employment alternatives with competitive wages and community inclusion. (3:45)
Looking for something else? Consider one of the following resources instead:
Move to Include, a series on IowaPBS is the multi-platform public media initiative designed to promote inclusion for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The initiative looks to inspire and motivate people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. (various videos ranging from 2:36 to 1:30:00). Feel free to suggest a similar local resource that reflects work underway closer to home.
Don’t forget to log your activities!