CEO, Ruh Global IMPACT | Founder, Billion Strong | Global Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Strategist |CoHost of AXSChat | Global Women of Influence | 3 x Author | AI4Good | Tech4Good | Collaborator | Convener
CEO, Ruh Global IMPACT | Founder, Billion Strong | Global Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Strategist |CoHost of AXSChat | Global Women of Influence | 3 x Author | AI4Good | Tech4Good | Collaborator | Convener
We agree with the perspective shared below by Debra about the undue expectation for disabled individuals to be perpetually resilient. We must shift our focus from celebrating individual endurance to addressing systemic barriers that create unnecessary hardships. True inclusivity means not only acknowledging but actively dismantling the obstacles that make resilience a requirement rather than a choice. Let’s work together to build environments where support is the norm, not the exception. #DisabilityInclusion#SystemicChange#Accessibility
CEO, Ruh Global IMPACT | Founder, Billion Strong | Global Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Strategist |CoHost of AXSChat | Global Women of Influence | 3 x Author | AI4Good | Tech4Good | Collaborator | Convener
Founder & CEO @ Global Disability Inclusion | Disability Inclusion Expert | Human Resource Professional | Keynote Speaker | Employee Engagement |
Well, this has been EVERYWHERE. But let's talk about why The Economist got this one so wrong.
🛑 First, the image is offensive. It implies that people with mobility aids are not capable of being leaders. This is false.
🛑 It ignores the fact that one of our country's greatest presidents was Franklin D. Roosevelt who used mobility aids, including a wheelchair. He led this country through one of its most difficult periods and his disability did not prevent him from being a strong and respected leader.
🛑I don't know for certain. But it is highly likely no disabled people were on the team that put this together. Over the last few days almost every disability advocate, activist and consultant has come out against this image. They violated the rule #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs#DisabilityDiscrimination#Inclusion#DisabilityIsDiversity
I understand what The Economist was trying to do, but this is one of those visual analogies that misses the mark. A lot of people use this type of mobility aid for a lot of different reasons. See Meg's post below for a great, succinct explanation of why people are upset and what The Economist should have done. Simple steps could have helped them avoid a wave of negative publicity.
Founder & CEO @ Global Disability Inclusion | Disability Inclusion Expert | Human Resource Professional | Keynote Speaker | Employee Engagement |
Well, this has been EVERYWHERE. But let's talk about why The Economist got this one so wrong.
🛑 First, the image is offensive. It implies that people with mobility aids are not capable of being leaders. This is false.
🛑 It ignores the fact that one of our country's greatest presidents was Franklin D. Roosevelt who used mobility aids, including a wheelchair. He led this country through one of its most difficult periods and his disability did not prevent him from being a strong and respected leader.
🛑I don't know for certain. But it is highly likely no disabled people were on the team that put this together. Over the last few days almost every disability advocate, activist and consultant has come out against this image. They violated the rule #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs#DisabilityDiscrimination#Inclusion#DisabilityIsDiversity