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🎯 Today, let's talk about the power of setting and achieving personal goals! 🚀✨ In this vibrant corner of the internet, we understand that everyone's journey is unique, and our goals reflect the colorful tapestry of our lives. Whether it's conquering a health milestone, pursuing a passion project, or simply embracing self-discovery, we're here to cheer you on every step of the way. 🌟 Setting personal goals is like painting the canvas of your life. It's about envisioning the future you desire and taking intentional steps to bring that vision to life. It's not just about the destination, but the incredible journey of growth, resilience, and self-discovery along the way. 💪 Here, we encourage you to dream big, set goals that resonate with your heart, and embrace the journey with open arms. Let's support each other in creating a space where every accomplishment, no matter how big or small, is celebrated! 🎉✨ #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #wheelchair #inclusion #autism #chronicillness #wheelchairlife #specialneeds #accessibility #love #chronicpain #invisibleillness #spoonie #autismawareness #disabilityadvocate #mentalhealth #cerebralpalsy #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #spinalcordinjury #downsyndrome #disabilities #disabilitypride #abilitynotdisability #disabilitylife #handicap #diversity #amputee

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Thriving with a Disability As someone who navigates the world with a disability, I’ve discovered that hardship isn’t a rarity—it’s a constant companion. But it’s not the adversity that defines us; it’s how we respond to it. In the wake of my day-to-day endavours,  I would love to share some powerful lessons I’ve have learned along the way: Embrace Your Strength: Society often tries to define our limitations, but remember this: You are capable of far more than you think. Your resilience knows no bounds. Build Your Support Network: Surround yourself with uplifting and encouraging people. They’ll be your pillars of strength during challenging times. Focus on Abilities, Not Disabilities: Celebrate what you can do! Your unique abilities are your superpowers. 🚀 Develop Resilience: Life throws curveballs, but you’re a master at bouncing back. Keep moving forward, even when the path seems rocky. Advocate for Yourself: Don’t hesitate to ask for help or accommodations. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness. If in a work environment, the accommodations you need shall enhance your productivity hence increasing belief in you by your bosses. Find Purpose and Passion: Pursue your dreams relentlessly. Make a meaningful impact—one that resonates beyond yourself.   7.    Self-Care Matters: Prioritize your physical and mental well-being. You’re the hero of your story, after all. Educate and Raise Awareness: Help others understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Together, we create a more inclusive world. Remember, you’re not alone in your struggles. Your resilience is a beacon of hope, guiding you through even the toughest times. Let’s connect and support each other on this incredible journey! Share your stories and tips in the comments below. 🤝 #Resilience #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Empowerment #DiversityAndInclusion

As we celebrate the strength and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, it's vital to focus on our mental health and well-being. Here are some effective stress management techniques tailored for our community: 💕 Connect with Supportive Communities: Join support groups and attend LGBTQIA+ events to foster a sense of belonging. 💕 Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: Use apps like Headspace and Calm for guided meditations and practice deep breathing techniques. 💕 Engage in Physical Activity: Regular exercise like yoga, running, or dancing can improve your mood. Consider joining LGBTQIA+ sports teams for added support. 💕 Create a Safe and Affirming Environment: Make your living space a sanctuary and surround yourself with affirming media that positively represent LGBTQIA+ experiences. 💕 Seek Professional Help: Find a therapist knowledgeable about LGBTQIA+ issues or reach out to crisis hotlines like The Trevor Project for immediate support. 💕 Build and Maintain Strong Relationships: Stay connected with supportive friends and family, and set boundaries with unsupportive individuals. 💕 Engage in Creative Outlets: Express yourself through art, writing, music, or dance to relieve stress and boost your mood. 💕 Educate and Advocate: Stay informed about LGBTQIA+ rights and get involved in advocacy to find a sense of purpose and community. 💕 Self-Care Routines: Incorporate daily self-care activities and ensure you're getting enough rest and relaxation. Taking care of your mental health is a form of resistance and resilience. Celebrate yourself this Pride Month and always! 🌟💪 #PrideMonth #LGBTQIAWellness #MentalHealth #StressManagement #LoveIsLove #SelfCare

Be PROACTIVE in removing barriers and creating accessible and equitable experiences so that everyone has the ability to fully participate and thrive. This is important both in and out of workspaces, but today I am specifically talking to leaders at work. *You do not have to wait for a problem before you find and offer a solution!* Differences and disabilities are often non-apparent. You can be certain that there are people with disabilities at your workplace. Do not assume people do not have access or support needs. Do not wait for people to disclose a disability or ask for help. They likely do not feel safe doing so, especially if leaders have not created a culture of inclusion and psychological safety where differences are valued and celebrated-all months of the year. And, remember, psychological safety is only possible when people with the most intersecting marginalized identities are able to share ideas and feedback and ask for help-without negative consequences. Want to create a culture of inclusion? These efforts must come from leadership, not just ERGs or the DEI team. Proactively bring in experts and educators (like me:) who can teach EVERYONE at your workplace about accessibility, disability, mental health, and neurodiversity. Better yet, invite people who have professional and lived experience. And, hey, you don't even need to wait for a "celebration month" to start! But, in case it helps, April is Autism Month and I am autistic. #accessibility #disability #inclusion #neurodiversity #accommodations #CulturalTransformation #AutismMonth2024 #Speaker #Keynote Image description-a blue box with the quote "You don't have to wait for a problem before you find a solution. Assume access and support needs and accommodate them, rather than waiting for marginalized people to disclose a disability or ask for help before you take action."

"Empowering Perspectives: Beyond Visible Limits" Disability is diverse, extending far beyond the obvious. It's about mindset and belief, not just physical constraints. This blog explores the power of perspective in redefining disability. 1. Break the Mold: Disability isn't a one-size-fits-all label. It's a spectrum of strengths and capabilities. Let's shift from limitations to possibilities. 2. Mindset Matters: A weak mindset limits potential. True disability lies in believing in impossibilities. Empowerment starts by realizing self-imposed barriers. 3. Unseen Strengths: Not all disabilities are visible. Chronic pain, mental health challenges - they're valid. Respect and support these unseen battles. 4. Embrace Diversity: Inclusion is key. Let's create spaces that celebrate diverse abilities. Remove barriers for equal access and opportunities. In a nutshell : Empowerment in disability means seeing strength in every individual. Let's redefine disability, creating an inclusive world where everyone thrives. Director Romi #disability #mindset #empowerment #growth #viral #explorepage #explore #love #happy #Repost #community #youth #travel #youthempowerment #entrepreneur #worklifebalance #selfcare #mentalhealth

As we celebrate the strength and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, it's vital to focus on our mental health and well-being. Here are some effective stress management techniques tailored for our community: 💕 Connect with Supportive Communities: Join support groups and attend LGBTQIA+ events to foster a sense of belonging. 💕 Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: Use apps like Headspace and Calm for guided meditations and practice deep breathing techniques. 💕 Engage in Physical Activity: Regular exercise like yoga, running, or dancing can improve your mood. Consider joining LGBTQIA+ sports teams for added support. 💕 Create a Safe and Affirming Environment: Make your living space a sanctuary and surround yourself with affirming media that positively represent LGBTQIA+ experiences. 💕 Seek Professional Help: Find a therapist knowledgeable about LGBTQIA+ issues or reach out to crisis hotlines like The Trevor Project for immediate support. 💕 Build and Maintain Strong Relationships: Stay connected with supportive friends and family, and set boundaries with unsupportive individuals. 💕 Engage in Creative Outlets: Express yourself through art, writing, music, or dance to relieve stress and boost your mood. 💕 Educate and Advocate: Stay informed about LGBTQIA+ rights and get involved in advocacy to find a sense of purpose and community. 💕 Self-Care Routines: Incorporate daily self-care activities and ensure you're getting enough rest and relaxation. Taking care of your mental health is a form of resistance and resilience. Celebrate yourself this Pride Month and always! 🌟💪 #PrideMonth #LGBTQIAWellness #MentalHealth #StressManagement #LoveIsLove #SelfCare

From the workplace to family life to schools to wider society, we have "accommodation" the wrong way round. When autistic people accommodate wider society, it's "just the way we're supposed to do things" - and typically speaking, we get judged if we don't do it. But when wider society accommodates autistic people, it's called "special treatment" - and typically speaking, it's framed as an act of kindness or virtue. Something we should be *grateful* for, rather than something we deserve by default like everyone else. This is the message I preach to corporate audiences: that you're *already* accommodating the vast majority of your employees through both the physical and social setup of your workplace - you just call it normality instead of accommodation! So when someone for whom the system wasn't built asks for accessibility, provide it with the same naturally fluency that you're already doing for everyone else. Curious about how to improve accommodation in the workplace? Follow or DM me, as I *love* speaking about it. - [ID: A confused blue stick figure, listening to voices saying: "Look me in the eyes!" "Stop flapping your hands. Other people think you’re weird." "You have to learn small talk in order to make friends." "We’ll keep taking this photo until you smile correctly." "What do you mean, you ‘don’t like being touched’? Give me a hug!" "Everyone has to wear the same uniform. Your sensory issues aren’t allowed to matter." And bold black text reading: "Why should we spend so much time accommodating all these autistic people? Well for starters, because autistic people spend their whole lives accommodating you."] #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #diversity #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion

Last week we took a look at ableism, focusing on what it is and giving examples. Then we looked at how it impacts the workplace, such as through barriers, limited employment opportunities, microaggressions, and mental health. This week we will finish our deep dive into ableism by looking at unconscious ableism at work and how you can avoid it. https://lnkd.in/gYiRFFrY #parkershaw #blog #disabilityatwork #inclusion #ableism

Last week we took a look at ableism, focusing on what it is and giving examples. Then we looked at how it impacts the workplace, such as through barriers, limited employment opportunities, microaggressions, and mental health. This week we will finish our deep dive into ableism by looking at unconscious ableism at work and how you can avoid it. https://lnkd.in/g33qdbPY #parkershaw #blog #disabilityatwork #inclusion #ableism