TBN #23
Protecting our rights 💪🛡️
Hey friend!
I do not want March to slip away without acknowledging Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. According to the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the purpose of the month is to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. The CDC estimates there are one in six children (about 17%) aged 3 through 17 years that have a one or more developmental disabilities. You can learn more about the DD community by attending this virtual event or this eventhosted by the NACDD.
Since we like to keep things intersectional around here, this week’s Study Hall will focus on women with disabilities.
Let’s get into it…
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
Asian Americans are likely to join employee diversity groups but don't feel supported
Ramadan began (Mar 22 through Apr 20) and more schools are observing the holiday
Supply chain professionals who are leading in innovation, enhancement and providing problem-solving solutions
BENTON’S BASICS: 3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Long story short…
You already have too much on your plate. Here are three questions to ask yourself before agreeing to take on another project.
STUDY HALL: PROTECTING DISABLED PEOPLE’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
March is Women’s History Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. What better way to honor both than to learn about the intersection between women and people with developmental disabilities? Let’s learn about how to protect the reproductive rights of disabled people.
HOMEWORK: RESPECT THE HIVE
What I’m Listening To 🎧: Become a 7-Figure Earner: How She Built a Profitable Business Around Her Passion podcast episode.
What I’m Watching 📺: Swarm and this article sums up my thoughts about the series.
What I Need To Dođź“ť: Spring clean my digital life.
DANCE BREAK: WHY DON’T YOU
Cleo Sol’s “Why Don’t You” is all the vibes you need this week.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Alice Wong is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community that fosters and amplifies disability media and culture. Follow Alice and her work at @disability_visibility or order one of her books.
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