TBN #39
Why Disability Doulas are necessary
Greetings friend!
I hope August is treating you well so far.
As for me, I’m making a significant life transition and moving across the country for work (Michigan 🚚 California).
While it is anxiety inducing, it is also an exciting time for me and my family. I’ll be taking a short holiday/mental break from TBN next week, so you won’t see me in your inbox. I’ll return with more good stuff on August 17.
For now, let’s get into this week’s basics and news.
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
"Are There Any Risks to Using AI to Enhance Diversity in the Workplace?"
"EEOC: Employers must ensure AI tools are accessible for workers with visual disabilities"
August is National Civility Month and Transgender History Month.
BENTON’S BASICS: WHAT IS A DISABILITY DOULA?
Long story short…
What exactly is a disability doula?
The term disability doula was coined by Stacey Milbern
Disability doulaing is “a tradition of caregiving pioneered by queer femmes of color” as Piepzna-Samarasinha outlined in her book, Care Work.
Disability doulas may find themselves supporting both disability journeys and queer or trans journeys as well
Why? LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have a disability than straight people. Disability may intersect with trans folks seeking gender-affirming care or experiencing gender dysphoria.
Learn more about disability doulas
Deeper dive: Read Care Work
STUDY HALL: HIRING FOLKS WITH CONVICTION RECORDS
A new report find that liability in hiring people with conviction records is much lower than believed.
HOMEWORK: SOUL BLOOM
What I’m Watching 📺 : With the writers and actors on strike, it’s time to revisit some of my favorite shows. I’m re-watching Insecure now that it’s on Netflix.
What I'm Drinking 🍹: A classic Arnold Palmer. I like to mix the Trader Joe’s Sweet Tea and Simply Lemonade.
What I’m Reading This Month 📚: Folks on social voted for my next book. I’m reading Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution
DANCE BREAK: POPULAR
While I’m not watching the show, I enjoy the song.
I’d love to hear from you!
What do you need to be better in work and in life? Send me a message or connect with me on social.
