The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, from the way we work to the way we socialize. One issue that has emerged during this time is the idea of a “COVID cautious tax.” This term is related to the concept of a “disability tax,” where disabled people pay more for basic services because they have to add accessibility measures. In the same way, those who continue to be hypervigilant about COVID-19 take on a greater burden for society.
A collaboration between Authentic Arts and Media and Kenneth Rainin Foundation, are bringing in experts to answer your questions and dive deep into equity-related topics. This pilot is a new series that aims to demystify arts funding and grant making. Panel featuring Artists: Claudia Alick, Antoine Hunter, Laurel Lawson, Judith Smith AND Funders: Lane Harwell, Esther Grisham Grimm
The Disability Culture Leadership Initiative (DCLI) includes video conversations and convenings with Deaf and disabled artists in Chicago. The participants are alumni of the 3Arts/Bodies of Work Residency Fellowships, a program that is centered on the creation of new work, professional development, and advocacy for Disability Arts & Culture.
Dis/Rep (Disability/Representation) is a yearly series of virtual dialogues focused on Disability, accessibility, and culture. It is currently co-produced by The Curiosity Paradox, Calling Up Justice, and Catalyst Consulting Associates LLC.
Breakout Rooms are one of the features of Zoom frequently used by the facilitators. Breakout Rooms allow the participants to be in smaller meetings within the larger meeting for group activities. This resource guide includes photos and clear directions for accessing breakrooms from a variety of devices.
Gaming for Justice, our social justice gaming stream project with Maiamama, is a weekly digital space for consciousness raising with fun entertainment and hanging out
The article provides best practices for American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters during Zoom meetings. The interpreter should have a pre-meeting consultation with the host to ensure that the necessary measures are in place for an accessible meeting. During the meeting, the interpreter should be available early to establish a connection with the D/deaf or hard-of-hearing participants and ensure that videos are pinned. The interpreter should also identify the ASL user who is speaking and clearly communicate when the interpreters are switching. After the meeting, the interpreter should check in with the participants and hosts for feedback.
Rooms like this fill our cups after Republican propaganda and intimidating public performances empty it. We need spaces to talk about it all. This is what democracy looks like! Join us next Wednesday for more liberated equity diversity and inclusion talk.
The Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist lesbian socialist organization active in Boston, Massachusetts from 1974 to 1980. Below read their statement and get inspired by Black feminist thought.
One Free Community App has played a significant role in making this a reality. Through this app, everyone has access to supportive communities and resources, and society has become more inclusive, with greater acceptance and support for neurodiversity. Mutual aid has become an expected part of society, and people find joy and hope in helping others. The One Free Community App has transformed the way people think about community, support, and inclusivity, and has shown us that a better world is not just a dream, it is within our reach.
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