The disability community is often left out of the conversation when it comes to advocating for marginalized communities especially where the language we use is concerned.

We need to be aware of the ableist language that exists in our lives and work to unlearn it the same way we are with gender, sexuality and race. I'm making it my priority because this is where my privilege is present.

Personally, I'm doing this by finding alternatives and being sure to catch myself when I use or begin to use ableist language and then replacing it with more inclusive language.

Not only should spaces and programming be accessible in how people can engage with it but also accessible in terms of feeling safe and inclusive. This is why intersectionality is so important because my marginalizations don't excuse my privileges.

I think about the fear of messing up. It's very real but that fear can't be what stops u from growing and unlearning. If it does, it's a fear rooted in how u come across as opposed to how ur actions make people feel. Focus ur unlearning on making the space around u safe.

I am open to book recommendations but no pressure.

I'm also looking stuff up on my own. I have a copy of Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by my lovely colleague, @AmandaLeduc (follow her and support her work!).