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They had personally experienced what happens when an entire country chooses not to see something simply because it is not what they wish to see.
When other people see you as a third-class citizen, the first thing you need is a belief in yourself and the knowledge that you have rights. The next thing you need is a group of friends to fight back with.
We need to accept our humanity and design our world around it: use universal design; support personal assistance; change how we hire.
How we treat disabled people, how we treat minorities, boils down to our fundamental beliefs about humanity. Do we believe that we all have something to contribute, regardless of where we’re from, how we move or think, the language we speak, the color of our skin, the religion we choose, and the people we love? Do we believe in equality? We need to look inside and think deeply about whether we really believe this to be true.
Yes, we might be angry. We may not like some things our government does. We may worry. But we have to remember that we have the power. We are changing things. As Congresswoman Barbara Jordan said, “A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.” For we are our leaders of inclusiveness and community, of love, equity, and justice.
