Equity Snapshots: The Intersection of Disability and Race- Is Episode Ep. 14

We continue our Equity Snapshot series in which our Equity Training Specialists discuss different concepts and topics in equity work. We are working through Oppressive Thematic Ideologies, which the ETSs will be conducting trainings on throughout the year. Oppressive Thematic Ideologies highlight different forms of oppression and inequities that people of various identities experience. The aim is to educate and increase awareness of the challenges and the assets that different communities have in order for everyone to grow more aware of our society and explore a better way forward towards equity. 

In this episode we will be talking about the intersection of disability and race, and I am joined again by Dylan Van Duyne

In addition to raising awareness of mental health concerns, we are seeing a rise of disability-based bullying in the district. The School District of Philadelphia does not tolerate any form of disability-based bullying or harassment of students, and if a student or their parent/guardian feels they have been bullied on the basis of their disability, they may use any of the following reporting methods: 

• Completing the online Bullying, Harassment/Discrimination Reporting form available here: https://pareporting.hibster.com/Pages/Home.aspx?id=241;

• Calling the Bullying/Harassment hotline at 215-400-SAFE;

• Submitting a complaint via Safe2Say available here: safe2saypa.org;

• Emailing the Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator directly at antiharassment@philasd.org; or

• Reporting the incident to the building principal or designee, or to any other member of the school staff, including teachers, guidance counselors, family engagement liaisons, bilingual counseling assistants (BCAs), coaches, and administrators.
  

Resources from the Episode

• Disability Influencers

• 8 Disability Podcasts Worth Listening To

• Disability Justice Books
  

This podcast is about cultivating prosperity and liberation for students and staff. We do this by showcasing and debriefing the great equity work that is being done throughout The School District of Philadelphia community. With each episode, we hope to cover topics that will create pathways for marginalized populations in our District, by removing barriers, increasing access and inclusion, building trust, and creating a shared culture of social responsibility and organizational accountability.

Our music is by students from Rock to the Future, an organization offering free music programs to students in Philadelphia. 

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