Combating Ableism and Driving Positive Change
summary
Argues that accessibility is an act of love, defines ableism with T.L. Lewis’s working definition and links it to techno-ableism, urges adding alt text and transcripts, and rejects empathy-through-simulation exercises. Cites that 1 in 4 Americans have disabilities, urges adding A to DEI, and promotes presume competence and collective access. Gives concrete wins: raised over $5,000 for Mask Block LA by offering signed books, uses text-to-speech and accessible publishing practices, and notes social reach (77k/50k/90k).
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:18Intro from Alice
- 4:42What is ableism
- 7:29Why should we care about ableism
- 16:50Why accessibility is an act of love
- 26:46What does digital accessibility mean
- 29:45The most effective way to help prioritize accessibility
- 34:13The role of community in advocacy work
- 42:21How to be an ally
- 50:48What are you most excited for
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