Claudia Alick, Author at Calling Up Justice!

Accessible Virtual Pride 2025

Our Accessible Virtual Pride Our event was born from a desire from our disabled queer community members not being included in local in-person prides. Whether

Stimpunks and Accessible Virtual Pride

We’re excited to share a heartfelt reflection from StimPunks Foundation on our Accessible Virtual Pride! StimPunks, an amazing organization dedicated to mutual aid and human-centered

Thwarted Expectations

What do you do when you feel thwarted? Living under supremacy culture can be incredibly demoralizing. This culture sets unrealistic expectations, upheld by a system

Accessible Virtual Pride 2024

Calling Up Justice and One Free Community produced another awesome Accessible Virtual Pride August 31 and Sept 1. We gathered to celebrate LGBTQAI2S+ and Disabled

From Transmedia to Phygital

At Calling Up Justice, our approach to storytelling and production has always embraced the fusion of various media and platforms. We’ve described our work as

Why Mask Portland

WHY MASK PORTLAND a Disability Justice OPEN MIC with WHY MASK selfie station. Aug 25 2024—Portland Playhouse and Online– 1:00PM-3:30PM Our Why Mask Portland event,

Overhead shot of six disabled people of color at a rooftop deck party. An Indigenous Two-Spirit person with a prosthetic leg smiles directly at the camera and gives a thumbs up while everyone else is engaged in conversation.

The Harmful Impact of Labeling Accessibility Needs as “Special”

Labeling accessibility needs as “special” is not just an inaccurate description; it is a patronizing and dehumanizing label that perpetuates harmful attitudes toward people with

Why Using Plain Language Increases Accessibility and Improves Outcomes

Using plain language is a crucial strategy for enhancing accessibility and producing better results. The process of simplifying and clarifying ideas during editing can often