Author: Claudia Alick

Alternate Roots

Alternate ROOTS is a regional* arts service organization with 45 years of history.
As a member-driven national resource for artists and cultural organizers, they seek to champion social and economic justice and the work of people in our field.

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a sketch of people using the curbcut in wheel chair and also a mother and a shopper

The Curb-Cut Effect

the Curb-Cut Effect stands as a powerful testament to the idea that improvements made for accessibility have far-reaching benefits, positively impacting not only individuals with disabilities but society as a whole

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Intersectionality, Leadership of those most impacted, anti-capitalism, cross-movement organizing, wholeness, sustainability, cross-disability solidarity, interdependence, collective access, collective liberation

Principles of Disability Justice

Disability justice is a framework and movement that seeks to address and rectify the systemic injustices and inequalities that people with disabilities face. It is important to understand the core tenets of disability justice to support and advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. 

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Kufiya Black and white background with overlay of blue Kufiya. On top reads "The Gaza Monologues" With the Calling Up Justice Logo on top and below it reads "international day of solidarity with the Palestinian People"

Gaza Monologues 2023

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AND CONTINUING TO STAND AGAINST GENOCIDE Claudia Alick performed in the Golden Thread and Aviva Arts reading and Jessenia supported

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Calling Up You Get Involved

Get Involved with Calling Up Justice

Are you looking for ways to get involved with us? SKILL. You might not be able to attend meetings regularly but can work on a specific project. MONEY. You might not be able to offer time or labor, but can invest so we have what we need to survive and thrive within Capitalism.

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black woman in yellow jumpsuit with arm crutches in desert. on back ground words DWD the Divas With Disabilities Project

THE DIVAS WITH DISABILITIES PROJECT

The Divas With Disabilities Project is a digital movement and community that is committed to increasing the participation and representation of Black and brown women and girls –DIVAS– Dynamic, Illuminating, Victorious, Achieving Sisters with visible disabilities.

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