WE FIGHT

According to the CDC, 27 percent of the US population has some kind of disability. That translates to one in four people.  Most people will experience being disabled at some point, either temporarily or permanently. Disability pride and improving accessibility should matter to everyone. 

Everyday.

 We fight to be seen.

We fight to be heard.

We fight to be accepted.

Not ignored.

We fight.

We fight for better healthcare.

We fight for better educational opportunities 

We fight for more employment opportunities.

Reasonable accommodations.

Attendant care.

We fight.

We fight for accessibility.

Accessible architecture.

No more being denied entrance.

Reliable transportation

We fight.

We fight discrimination.

We fight stereotypes.

We fight to prove we are worthy 

We fight to prove we are good enough.

We fight to prove we are intelligent.

We fight. 

We hold rallies.

We speak to  our legislators 

We beg them not to forget about us.

Open your hearts.

Open your minds.

Change the laws.

We fight.

Do not institutionalize us.

We live with the knowledge that we are one step away.

Do not shut us out.

The Ugly Laws are no more.

We fight.

We have God-given gifts

Let us show how we can contribute.

Make the world a better place.

We fight.

We fight.

And we will continue.

Until the world knows.

That we are equal.

That we belong. 

Be proud of who you are. You can show your disability pride by helping to raise awareness. Remember, however, that your disability is not who you are. It does not define you. It just is. Celebrate not only your disability. Celebrate your gifts and talents as well.

The ADA was passed on July 26, 1990.  We have come far. But not far enough.