💬 "Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone." – Martina Navratilova 🔹 Have you ever questioned why so few decision-making spaces include persons with disabilities? 🚪 🔹 Take a look in your organization, how many persons with disabilities are influencing key decisions? 🗳️ 🔹 When was the last time you saw a leader with a disability contribute to shaping public policy? 🏛️ 🔹 Are persons with disabilities seen as leaders in your community or only as beneficiaries? 🌟 🔹 Are we truly inclusive if persons with disabilities aren’t shaping the leadership narrative? 🔑 It’s clear a lot has been achieved, but these questions remind us that the gap remains wide. The journey toward inclusion has only just begun. Let’s keep moving forward! 🌱 Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s amplify leadership. ✨ A simple start? 💬Invite diverse voices into decision-making 🤝Advocate for inclusive workplaces 🍀 Create opportunities for persons with disabilities to lead 🌈Celebrate abilities, not limitations Intentionally, let's create a future where none is left behind 🌱
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3moGreat advice