Be the Change Charleston

Empowering individuals with disabilities through community connection & employment opportunities.

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"For Black History Month 2021, we hear from Black Special Olympics athletes, Youth Leaders and staff members about how what they do at Special Olympics aligns with social justice in the Black community."

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"The president is committed to building an America that is more inclusive, more just and more accessible for every American," Psaki said.

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Have you checked out Heart's Virtual Art Gallery?! 🎨💻

There are so many great pieces 🌈

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Expressing anger through disability slurs -- they're blind to reason, tone deaf, etc -- hurts people living with disabilities. Keep calling out the injustices in our world, but don't add to the injustices experienced by disabled people. #Disability is not a dirty word. #Ableism

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“When you consider the fact that there are talent shortages and at the same time there are people with disabilities who are underemployed, it seems logical that employing these individuals would be a win-win,” said Sriram Narayanan https://t.co/9B77VeEOx2

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To See & Be Seen: These Dancers Make Disability Visible

Check out the online film premier of 'Descent' happening December 3rd - 5th. Ticket information: https://t.co/WFq5SsGytD

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“This agreement will ensure that parents with disabilities are treated as individuals, and that they receive the supports and services they need to have an equal opportunity to retain or regain custody of their children.”

A step in the right direction 👍

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"[B]elieve disabled people when they tell you something is problematic."

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"In the meantime, as the report explains, employers and organizations would do well to stop considering assistive technology simply as “special equipment for disabled people” and think more in terms of productivity tools."

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"In a world obsessed with what we’ve done and what we’ve accomplished, it’s easy to forget that before we can have accomplishments, we need opportunities." https://t.co/UvT2xVDNiU

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"Only 19 percent of people with disabilities are currently employed compared to 66 percent of the non-disabled population."

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"People with disabilities may be the largest minority group in the United States, at 26% of the population, yet they are the most underrepresented in TV, movies, and the media at large."

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#disability #media #assumption #inclusion

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"Covid has shown us that a lot of the things that disabled employees have been asking for, such as flexible hours, remote working, hosting meetings online - are all very doable," she says.
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"He came before any of us and he opened the door for the other disabled people who are out and about and performing now.”

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"Yes! The more people talk about the realities the more opportunity there is for understanding. People with disabilities get asked some questions and can feel like 🙄"
Shared by, Board Member Nathan Todd.

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***Scholarship opportunities for special needs families***

Apply today!
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Happy Verteran's Day!

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Join us in wishing our co-founder, Halie Tumbleston, @haliebt the happiest of birthdays!

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