Highlights from the #DisabledWomenLead chat:
Q2: Do you feel like society prevents you from reaching your employment goals/dreams? #DisabledWomenLead pic.twitter.com/DMm1XDeQ1k
— Easterseals Thrive (@ability2thrive) November 17, 2017
A2: Unfortunately, yes. Before joining @LSfortheBlind 11 years ago, finding a full-time position teaching art after I lost my sight was next to impossible. I was getting turned away from positions I was overqualified for. #workfordisabled #DisabledWomenLead – JJ https://t.co/r3oLKI7hX7
— Lavelle School (@LSfortheBlind) November 17, 2017
Yes. People often accuse disabled people of “mooching off the system.” But refuse to give us opportunities to work in the fields we want. #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/5QcdfCubSB
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
Whew. People often block us at every turn before we can even get there. If we can get there we may be babied, belittled, or dismissed easily no matter the merit & truth in what we say. #DisabledWomenLeadhttps://t.co/AZG1tJm2JO
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
Q3: Where/what industry would you like to see more disabled women in leadership positions? pic.twitter.com/zBEOLIxZxq
— Easterseals Thrive (@ability2thrive) November 17, 2017
Everywhere! I want us in front of the camera and behind the camera, on magazine covers an in editorial rooms, I want us publishing books as editors & writing them as writers. I want it all. #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/CnkW2g6H1u
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
I agree with @Keah_Maria - why not everywhere?
— Tinu Abayomi-Paul of Wakanda đđžđ đžâď¸âđżđłđŹ (@Tinu) November 17, 2017
Specifically I'd like to see us in places that aren't visible but build our world. Architecture. Web design. City planning. Construction. Office management. Human Resources. Furniture. #disabledwomenlead
a5. We share the stories of our lives as examples.
— Tinu Abayomi-Paul of Wakanda đđžđ đžâď¸âđżđłđŹ (@Tinu) November 17, 2017
We disseminate information from experienced people or fresh perspectives from newbies/younger experts.
We shape policy, advise, build. #disabledwomenlead
A5: The #CripTheVote movement needs women leaders from every background to step forward and lead in a multitude of ways. Especially now. #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/Xnsr5qMGwO
— Kat in California (@1BendyKat) November 17, 2017
A6: My mother, who was a single mom of three who worked full time. When I became #blind, sitting in a corner and feeling sorry for myself was never an option. I had the best example in the world. #DisabledWomenLead – JJ https://t.co/Z5SHGsgTQ8
— Lavelle School (@LSfortheBlind) November 17, 2017
@ability2thrive Q7 understand that everyone is capable, just because something is not achieved the traditional way does not mean it can't be achieved #disabledwomenlead pic.twitter.com/M61D5ltIKT
— Madeline Stuart (@Madeline_Stuart) November 17, 2017
A7: By serving as #mentors. As "dis"abled women it is imperative that we ask each other questions, set examples & encourage each other to reach our full potential. #DisabledWomenLead – JJ https://t.co/V4dgB999pE
— Lavelle School (@LSfortheBlind) November 17, 2017
Q7 You can be flexible without having low expectations. Many people have low expectations of us, and we have to prove ourselves individually. @HabenGirma says that disabled people are natural innovators--an asset to employers. #disabledwomenlead
— Grace Lapointe (@glapointewriter) November 17, 2017
a7. First and foremost we have to bring back an environment where we can CREATE jobs. Most #disabled women I know are or were entrepreneurs. Some had employees until they had to change their lives in exchange for support!
— Tinu Abayomi-Paul of Wakanda đđžđ đžâď¸âđżđłđŹ (@Tinu) November 17, 2017
#disabledwomenlead pic.twitter.com/9IGPkPVOwV
I’m not a business but I started my career by telling my stories even when I was scared to. Especially, when I was scared to. #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/vvDS3k032e
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
Without it I wouldn’t be where I am. The support of @VilissaThompson @RebeccaCokley @SFdirewolf & @maysoonzayid is incomparable. They ride for me through and through! I love my sistas! #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/bjfGPLSqMe
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
A10: @Apple products have changed my working life. I do the majority of my digital work on my iPhone. #DisabledWomenLead – JJ https://t.co/eoaDNHgP8j
— Lavelle School (@LSfortheBlind) November 17, 2017
It’s a whole new world! It’s fantastic. I’ve reached so many more people through the technology of social media. I’ve learned so much about myself through the magic of the work via social media. #DisabledWomenLead https://t.co/O8gjRR0HhA
— Keah Brown (@Keah_Maria) November 17, 2017
@ability2thrive Q10 technology such as social media has given the minority a voice, it has created a platform where everyone has the opportunity to be equal & heard, the majority has spoken by supporting our platforms and changing what once was never accepted. #disabledwomenlead pic.twitter.com/t3buFAAqf9
— Madeline Stuart (@Madeline_Stuart) November 17, 2017
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