Disability Allyship with Jennifer Sarrett Pause On The Play

In the marathon that is allyship, disability awareness can feel like miles added on mid-race. But there’s no finish line for allies - only growth. Anti-ableism expert Jennifer Sarrett, PhD., joins Erica and India in challenging the conventions that keep disability advocacy on the outskirts of DEI discussion and provides helpful tools for advancing the cause. The discussion includes: Definitions of common terms A look at the disabled community Practicing vs perfecting allyship Ally vs co-conspirator Connect with Jennifer Website Instagram Twitter Jennifer Sarrett has 12 years experience in higher education teaching and training about concepts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is bringing this expertise to the private sector. In addition to focusing on the foundational concepts behind discrimination, privilege, and inequity, she and her subject area experts also specialize in specific areas of DE&I, such as disability and anti-ableism. www.disruptiveinclusion.com Check out our full show notes for more at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep88. *** Ready to deep dive into accessibility? Join the community conversation. Apply to pauseontheplay.com/community. Learn to do differently and expand your impact.  Be sure to rate + review the podcast!