Diversity and inclusion are core values of Public Allies. We believe leadership is best when it reflects our diverse communities. We listen, learn, and work across differences to build the common good. Use these resources to be an everyday ally and champion for equity in your community:
Ways to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
source: GoodGoodGood #DisabilityPrideMonth is celebrated every July in honor of the month that The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed in 1990. Disability Pride Month is a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much Read More
4 Ways to Make Your Social Media Content More Accessible
source: Disability:IN Social media is a critical component of inclusive communications. Here are some ways you can make your social media communications more inclusive and accessible: Add Alt Text to all posts containing an image. Alternative Text (Alt Text) is a written description of an image. Adding Alt Text to all posts Read More
Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies
Racism and ableism have been intimately woven into the fabric of this country since enslaved people first arrived on the shores of this stolen land. The nexus of poverty, racism, and ableism was instrumental in the rise of institutions and sanitariums, which were designed to keep so-called undesirables out of sight. Though this nation likes Read More