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People who have disabilities are not always welcome in the world of modeling. It can be due to lack of representation, looking at people who have disabilities who should not be in the fashion industry or stigma. There are many factors why, but over the years it has gotten better with the push to do more!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the front spelling out disability and modeling.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out what does modeling look like for a disabled person. In the middle of image with dark black lettering spells out for people who have a disability getting into the modeling world can be hard. It can be due to how there is little representation in the industry, stigma and the understanding that modeling is only meant for people who do not have a disability.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out what has changed in the modeling world for disabled people. The middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out over the years thanks to brands like Calvin Klein has pushed for more diversity of disabled models, but it is still not enough even with the rise of disabled models diverse representation is still key and understanding of all disabilities

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out why does diversity and representation matter in the modeling world. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out representation is key in this industry for people who have disabilities due to diversity, so people who have disabilities can see themselves represented and not ashamed of their disability and to stop of the stigma of saying that the modeling world is not for disabled people.

Teaching your child about disability is very important as a way to open a child to disability and have more of an understanding

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out how to teach your child about disabilities. The bottom middle of the image has a picture of different people with disabilities all filled in a black color.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering spelling out read about disability stories. Under the lettering has a dark black line under.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black lettering spelling out answer questions about disability from your child. Under the lettering has a dark black line under.

Image 4: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering spelling out celebrate your child's success if they have a disability or not. Under the lettering has a dark black line under.

Image 5: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering spelling out teach your child about inclusion and model it. Under the lettering has a dark black line under.

Image 6: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering spelling out teacher your child to be kind and respectable. Under the lettering has a dark black line under.

What not say to a disabled person! People say these thing due to stigma, lack of education and seeing people who have disabilities as a bad thing. At the end of the day they are simply a person like yourself with passions and stories!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering spelling out what not to say to a disabled person. At the top right of the image is a graphic a red circle with a white x in the middle. In the bottom left of the image is dark black speech bubbles.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering in the middle spelling out what happened to you and what is wrong with a white line underneath.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering in the middle spelling out it must be so hard for you white a while line underneath.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering in the middle spelling out I'll pray for you with white a while line underneath.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering in the middle spelling out you wont be able to do that with white a while line underneath.

Image 6: The sixth image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering at the top spelling out why is it not okay to say those sentences. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out People say these things based on stigma, lack of education and seeing people who have disabilities as a bad thing. At the end of the day they are simply a person, like yourself, with an identity and they are your colleague on merit not just to tick a box.

Academic Accommodations are very important for people who have disabilities to help with better academic success and achievement. Not all the time these accommodations can be helpful and can pose some barriers!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out academic accommodations. At the top right of the image has a black graphic of books and down below on the left has a black graphic of a brain.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out what are academic accommodations. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out Academic accommodation's means the adaptation that reduces or eliminates barriers for participation when student with a disability interacts with an academic environment.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out why are accommodations important for disabled people. In the middle of the image in black lettering is spelling out Academic accommodations are important due to how they help students who have disabilities achieve better academically and make the education space more accessible and inclusive.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out barriers to accommodations. In the middle image in dark black lettering spelling out Not all educators provide academic accommodations for people who have disabilities, Getting a diagnoses and tested for a disability is not always accessible because of its expense so accommodations are out of reach, and Academic accommodations will not always ensure success in a disabled persons education journey.

What are some things inside you think are not accessible for people with disabilities indoors?


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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out Things that are not Accessible Indoors for People with Disabilities.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out narrow door ways. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out The way some buildings, schools and houses are built there tends to be a lot of narrow door ways. These door ways do not take accessibility to account since people who have physical disabilities or use mobility aides need to have a wider doorway instead of a smaller one to get through.

Image 3: The third image had a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out menus. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering is spelling out When you go to a restaurant many of the times the menu does not have a brail on it or written in bigger font which cannot be accessible for people who have visual disabilities like being blind.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out schools. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Depending on where you live some schools are made back in the 1800's or older where accessibility was not taken into account. Where the school building is not accessible from the way it is structured, not having elevators and only stairs, and the classroom size is not accessible either.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out books. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Many books depending when first published are only offered in smaller print and not in more accessible fonts or in brail which can make it more accessible for people with disabilities.

Disability and need to be period part of the equity, diversity and inclusion discussion and other things that surround that!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out Include people with Disabilities in the Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Discussion.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out People with Disabilities are not always included in Equity, Inclusion and Diversity.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out It is important to include People with Disabilities they are not a Forgotten Group.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out Anyone in life can become Disabled somehow so they need to be included in Equity, Inclusion and Diversity.

Mental health is very important for people with disabilities but there are many barriers these people face when accessing it!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out disability and mental health. At the top right there is a graphic of the brain and at the bottom left is a graphic of a phone.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out what is mental health. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

Image 3: The third image had a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out how does mental health effect people with disabilities. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Inadequate access to mental health services for disabled people, Mental illness and chronic illness are not recognized as a disability and Stigma against people with disabilities getting mental health services.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out what need to be done. In the middle image in dark black lettering spells out To recognize that mental illnesses and chronic illnesses are disabilities,To have more mental health professionals to be trained in disability related services, and Stop the stigma and relive the barriers people with disabilities face for mental health programming.

There is no "one disabled look" !

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out all disabled people are different and there is no one disabled look.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out all disabled people are valid.

The effect of Eco-Ableism on People who have Disabilities!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background and in the middle image in dark black lettering spells out eco-ableism and disability. At the top right of the image is a graphic of the earth in black and down below on the bottom left is a picture of hands in the air outlined in black.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with the title in black lettering spelling out what is eco-ableism. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Eco-ableism is basically not including people with disabilities in the environmental movement. Thinking that climate change will not have major impacts for disabled people.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with the title at the top in the black lettering spelling out how does climate change affect disabled people. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out Firstly, disabled populations will have limited access to resources, services, and knowledge about effectively responding to environmental change. Secondly, disabled people often have compromised health, which makes them more vulnerable to extremes in climate, ecosystem losses, and infectious diseases. Thirdly, disabled people are more likely to struggle with evacuations, or enforced migrations.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with the title at the top in black lettering spelling out why is eco-ableism important. In the middle of the image in black lettering spelling out Eco-ableism is important due to how the environmental movement will have disproportionate effects on people who have disabilities by leaving them out from getting involved or having a voice. It is also important to know that the this movement has not been accessible for disabled people (ex: getting rid of plastic straws when people with disabilities depend on those).

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with the title at the top spelling out how to be aware of eco-ableism. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spelling out To be aware of eco-ableism is to have conversations, inclusion, accessibility, awareness and voice for people who have disabilities to be part of the movement at all times.

According to the World Health Organization 1-15% of people with disabilities have access to assistive technology. This type of technology is expensive and not many people with disabilities can get it due to expenses or lack of access!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out disability and assistive technology. At the top right of the image is graphics of black dollar bills. Down below to the left of the image is a graphic of black gears.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with a black title in black lettering spelling out what is assistive technology. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out Assistive technology refers to the devices and services that are used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of a person with a disability. Some examples include ear aids, text to speech, mobility aids, closed captioning and much more .

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with a black title in black lettering spelling out some important facts. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out According to the WHO 1-15% of people with disabilities have access to assistive technologies, Assistive technology can cost between hundreds to thousands of dollars which can put a strain on accessing them due to the cost, and 1 in 10 people who have disabilities have access to assistive technology.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with a black tittle in black lettering spelling out why is assistive technology expensive. In the middle of the image with black lettering spells out Depending on the assistive technology it can be expensive. It can be based on where it was made, where it is being sold, how new the assistive technology is, depending how available is is and much more.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out The bigger picture here is that assistive technology can sometimes be expensive. Governments, health insurance and different disability related programs help to cover the expenses, but that is not always the case.

This!!

Image Description: The image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out the disability is not the problem. The stigma and barriers society puts on people with disabilities are!!

Here are some tips for how to make your social media content accessible!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background. It has black lettering in the middle spelling out how to make social media content accessible. At the top right of the image has a image of a white computer and down below on the left corner has a image of a white iPhone.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background. It has black lettering on the top of the image spelling out in black lettering spelling out use image description. In the middle of the image in black lettering spells out An image description is used to describe an image or graphic. It is so a screen-reader can describe the image for a person who is blind or for people with disabilities that need it.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background. It has black lettering on the top of the image spelling out use open or closed captioning for videos. In the middle of the image with black lettering spells out Open or closed captioning is great for people who have disabilities or for people who are hard of hearing so they can read what is on the video.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background. It had black lettering on the top of the image spelling out write hashtags in camelcase. In the middle of the image with black lettering spells out Sometimes an all cap hashtag can look nice for some, but it can be difficult to read. The image provides an example in black lettering spelling out Write Hashtags like this not .

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background. At the top of the image in black lettering spells out use emojis sparingly. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out By using emojis many times in a post will let a screen reader read the emojis out loud. The image provides an example of three happy face emojis and two heart ones.

The history of disability should be taught in schools and in general!

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Image One: The first image has a dark blue background. In the middle of the image has a title in black lettering spelling out disability and history. In the top right of the image there a pile of black books and in the bottom of the image on the bottom left has a black light bulb.

Image Two: The second image has a dark blue background. The title of the image in dark black lettering spelling out what is history. In the middle of the image with black lettering is spelling out history is the bodies of knowledge about the past produced by historians, together with everything that is involved in the production, communication of, and teaching about that knowledge.

Image Three: The second image has a dark blue background. The tile of the image in dark black lettering spells out why should disabled history be taught in schools. In the middle of the image has dark black lettering spelling out disability history needs to be taught because not only that it is important, but it shines a light on the challenges, success and impacts people with disabilities have made on the world.

Image Fourth: The fourth image has a dark blue background. The title of the image in dark black lettering spells out the importance of disabilities and history. In the middle of the image has dark black lettering spelling out Learning about disabled leaders in history, Fascinating topics and good discussions, The impacts made by disabled people in history, Have a better understanding of the barriers and challenges people with disabilities face.

Image Five: The fifth image has a dark blue background. The title of the image has a dark black lettering spelling out how to get disability history to be taught. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out Start a petition for a disability history course, Use social media to educate about the history, Incorporate disability history in your curriculum, and Start to discuss it to people who are not aware to spark interest.

People with disabilities from all over the world face barriers and stigma when trying to access human rights! According to the World Bank and World Health Organization 1 out of 7 people in the world have a disability, Half of disabled people cannot afford health care, compared to a third of non-disabled people, and much more.

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black wording in the middle spelling out disability and human rights. On the top right there is a picture of black arrows and at the bottom left is a picture of a black map.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black wording at the top spelling out what is human rights. In the middle of the image has black wording spelling out human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world. Basic rights are based on shared values like dignity, fairness, equality and respect.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black wording at the top spelling out what does it mean for disability human rights. In the middle of the post has black wording spelling out people with disabilities face stigma, barriers and much more. This can include human rights like inequality, access to affordable healthcare, housing, employment, education. As shown there are many challenges disabled people face for human rights

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out some important facts. In the middle of the image in black lettering spelling out 1 out of 7 people in the world have a disability, Half of disabled people cannot afford health care, compared to a third of non-disabled people, Education gaps are found across all age groups in poorer countries for disabled people, Global data shows that employment rates are lower for disabled people men 53% and women 20%.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out what can be done. In the middle of the image spells out in black lettering the overall picture here is to be aware of what barriers and stigma people with disabilities are facing on a global scale. It is a growing issue that will keep happening unless change happens now. Start to raise awareness, push for change, demand for direct actions, and so much more you can do as well

Institutionalized Ableism exists everywhere! Some examples include in policies, environment, culture norms, regulations and so much more. Educate yourself about and learn about making the world a better place for people with disabilities!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with black wording in the middle spelling out institutionalized ableism. On the top right there is a picture of black speech bubbles, at the bottom left there is outlines of people.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black wording at the top spelling out what is institutionalized ableism. In the middle of the image has black wording spelling out this kind of ableism can be found in laws, policies, regulations, practices, institutions, culture norms, the environment and architecture. As show this type of ableism is everywhere due to stigma for people who have disabilities, lack of understanding, little accessibility and much more.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black wording at the top spelling out what does it teach us. In the middle of the post has black wording spelling out institutionalized ableism teaches people about the barriers, stigma, lack of accessibility, and little understanding about disabilities in society. For example, lack of compliance with disability rights laws like ADA and accommodations in schooling.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering at the top spelling out how can it be stopped. In the middle of the image in black lettering spelling out Educate yourself about disability, Raise the disability voice everywhere, Speak up and make a change, and Figure out ways to end the barriers and stigma people with disabilities face.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle spelling out the overall picture is that people with disabilities in all parts of the world and in society face barriers, stigma and much more. It is everywhere so please work to end it and implement needed actions.

5 things we need to NORMALIZE NOW for DISABILITY!

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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with the title in the middle with black lettering reading out 5 things we need to normalize now for disability. At the top rights if the image is a picture of white text and down below on the left is a black megaphone.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle reading out making accessibility available and not expensive.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle reading out accommodating people with disabilities without doubt.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle reading out teaching and learning about disability as well as history.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with black lettering in the middle reading out having inclusive terminology.

Image 6: The sixth image has a dark blue background with blacks lettering in the middle reading out having accurate representation of disability.

Today is International Women's Day. Please be aware of the barriers and obstacles women who have disabilities face and work towards needed change


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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering spelling out the words disability and international women's day. On the top right of the image there is a colorful graphic of a circle of hands and at the bottom left there is a image of a calendar.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering spelling out what are the barriers women who have disabilities face. At the middle of the image has dark black lettering spelling out women who have disabilities face many barriers because of there disability. Some of those barriers are lack of education, paid work, basic healthcare, and affordable housing. These obstacles happen because of the stigma and discrimination women with disabilities face in society.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue blue background with dark blue black lettering spelling out the words out why is it happening. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out 10% of women who have disabilities face barriers to education, women with disabilities are looking for employment are subjected to unequal hiring and access to poor pay, discrimination and stigma in the healthcare system with the little interest in learning about the disability, and the barrier of accessing affordable housing because the women has a disability.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with dark blue background lettering spelling out what cane be done. In the middle of the image with dark black lettering spells out The obstacles women with disabilities face are unfair. More needs to be done in terms of talking about the barriers, seeing immediate action from different institutions and government, speak up, and put a stop to the barriers women with disabilities face in your own lives

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with dark blue background lettering spelling happy international women's day and please be aware.

People who have disabilities in developing countries face a lot more barriers lack of accessibility to health care, accessibility, little policy actions from governments, education and much more!


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Image 1: The first image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering spelling out the words disability in developing countries. On the top right of the image there is a black graphic of a map and at the bottom left there is a graphic of a globe.

Image 2: The second image has a dark blue background with dark black lettering spelling out what is the problem. At the middle of the image has dark black lettering spelling out 80% of people who have disabilities live in developing countries. Many people who live in developing countries face much more poverty, stigma, lack of supports, barriers, little direct policy action.

Image 3: The third image has a dark blue blue background with dark blue black lettering spelling out the words out why is it happening. In the middle of the image in dark black lettering spells out lack of funding to support people with disabilities in terms of health care, stigma for people with disabilities, poverty and un-safe environments, and little government action and policy.

Image 4: The fourth image has a dark blue background with dark blue background lettering spelling out what cane be done. In the middle of the image with dark black lettering spells out better policy and needed actions from governments, addressing the stigma people with disabilities face and how to stop it, more funding to overcome poverty and better access to health care and working towards safer and accessible environments.

Image 5: The fifth image has a dark blue background with dark blue background lettering spelling out it is important to know about the barriers people who have disabilities face in developing countries because may of these places are faced with many more barriers disability people have to face.