People with Disabilities Archives | The Inclusion Solution

A Point of View: Balancing Policies and Humanity in the Fight for Inclusive Urban Planning

by Oghenetega Ogodo | Feb 11, 2021 | 5

In the time I have spent attending lectures and seminars on designing cities, inclusion always seems to be hinted at as a paper requirement for approval. Sadly, many of us still lack the reality of inclusion in our communities. On the journey to building more resilient and sustainable cities, there have been attempts in policies — like the 2030 New Urban Agenda — to fight for inclusion. But, I ask: do these policies encompass true understanding of the people they claim to advocate for?

The Buzz: Acceptance is Not Tolerance

by Megan Ellinghausen | Apr 2, 2020 | 0

Today, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, not only to spread education around Autism, but to celebrate acceptance. Autism acceptance means valuing and embracing people with Autism instead of being afraid and seeking ways to change them. Remember that acceptance is not passive tolerance—acceptance is an action. It means doing what you can so that children with Autism grow up feeling loved and celebrated, adults with Autism feel respected and valued, and communities feel safe and inclusive.

A Point of View: Does our D&I include Disability Inclusion?

by Femina Ajayi-Hackworth | Oct 24, 2019 | 0

Many organizations implement programs to enhance race and gender equity in their annual plans; however, I am not convinced that our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are inclusive of everyone—particularly those with varied ability status. Many organizations have not held themselves accountable in progressing a disability-inclusive strategy and subsequently, miss an untapped pool of workers.

A Point of View: How Neurodiversity Contributes to Organizational Growth

by Katelyn Elaine Peterson | May 30, 2019 | 0

Consider This: The community of people with disabilities is a minority within our society compared to the able-bodied community. Those with developmental disabilities comprise a fraction of the disability community, and when broken down even further, individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and neuro-sensitivity make up an even smaller, often time overlooked, population.

A Point of View: Those Shameful Walls of Exclusion

by Megan Ellinghausen | May 16, 2019 | 0

Before July 26, 1990, many American citizens were denied employment based on bias. Many were refused service at businesses. Many were subject to inhumane treatment. What came on that date was a milestone in our nation’s history. President H.W. Bush summarized the occasion with a simple yet overdue statement: “Let the shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.”