#disabled advocate

[disabled-planet]

I honestly believe that assuming someone else's support needs (especially for disability in general) is not okay.

Especially if you met them once or twice, or never at all. Do you fully understand what this person is going through?

It's fine to educate someone on support level needs but it's not fine to assume someone is x support level based on only YOUR perception and little info.

Also- I think being an advocate means having an open-mind, instead of assuming right off the bat. Disability is a spectrum, a wide spectrum at that.

[crazycatsiren]

I'm all for "ignore the idiots" as a general rule in life. But when I'm out in public and people are being ableist to me, I'm no longer staying silent.

Because a lot of times, people don't even realize what they're doing is wrong, because ableism is so normalized in our society, often people don't even think about treating those like me with respect.

So they need to learn, they need to know, they need to be aware and do better. I'm going to tell them it's not ok to act this way toward me just because I'm not like them. I'm not going to simply suffer in silence and let anybody just get away with being ableist bullies and carry on with their day, after they nearly ruin mine.

I deserve better. I matter.

[shyyycatsblog]

I'm starting to get a little excited about my youtube because now I have something to look forward to, even if it's just talking to myself on camera and then playing around with editing, I'm still having fun and I think that counts for something 🥰

[crazycatsiren]

I used to consider myself a pacifist above all else. I used to fully believe that violence is not an answer to anything.

But I guess I got radicalized, at first by poverty and then later by disability.

[rampyourvoice]

I’m a proud entrepreneur/social worker/writer/advocate today - it’s RYV’s 2nd Anniversary!!!

2 years ago, I took the leap, & created my own niche within the disability advocacy realm, & it was the best thing I’ve done in my life.  

At 29 years old, I have full control of my career, & my work - I absolutely love what I do, & I’m fulfilling a major part of my purpose.  I’m brainstorming new ideas to make RYV! profitable AND widen its reach regarding the experiences of disabled women of color, particularly disabled Black women like myself.  

I’ll be sharing more on Tuesday during the weekly blogging on the website, but I had to share my happiness today.  

~ Vy

P.S.  There are over 100+ posts on the website... there’s something for everyone:  http://rampyourvoice.com

[theworldthroughtheeyesofmsv]

My New Year Resolutions as a Disabled Advocate

My New Year Resolutions as a Disabled Advocate

This is the first full week of the new year, and surprisingly, I have not made any resolutions at this point.  Why?  Majority of the procrastination has to do with the fact that there is SO much that I want to accomplish that I do not want to overwhelm myself mentally; a small portion is that I took my mental health Holiday break seriously, which meant that non-urgent tasks took a backseat.

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[rampyourvoice]

My New Year Resolutions as a Disabled Advocate

My New Year Resolutions as a Disabled Advocate

This is the first full week of the new year, and surprisingly, I have not made any resolutions at this point.  Why?  Majority of the procrastination has to do with the fact that there is SO much that I want to accomplish that I do not want to overwhelm myself mentally; a small portion is that I took my mental health Holiday break seriously, which meant that non-urgent tasks took a backseat.

For…

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