Helpful Resources:
The following have been collated by Anna Wilson, Graduate Disability and Advocacy Officer
How to talk about disability in an inclusive way
This article talks about language regarding disability and how to respectfully talk to and about people with disability. It explains what disability is and goes into detail about appropriate language as well as why not to use particular terms.
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What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
This article talks about disability that is not visible and how the sunflower can be a symbol so that people with invisible disability can access additional support. It also explains where and how this symbol is used and why a sunflower was chosen.
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Australian Style Guide: Disability and neurodiversity
This article goes into more detail about the language we use around disability. This talks about respectful language, person-centred language, and briefly explains neurodiversity.
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Reframing disability
This article explores what disability may look like and shares personal stories about day to day life. It also explains the social model of disability and how barriers are presented in society that dictate how people with disability can be involved in the community.
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
This is a graphic that explains what guidelines are in place to make online information accessible. This gives a lot of detail into what you can think about when creating a website and uploading information online. This includes written information, videos, pictures, and how you can make sure people with disability can access these types of information.
And, finally, I also shared this website and these images.
I encourage churches with disability accommodations in place, who want to be more welcoming, to put the Hidden Disability Sunflower and the disability symbol on your website. That way people with disability will see your website and know that you will be welcoming of them and have some accommodations in place. You may wonder what the sunflower in particular means? There is a website here that explains this.
These images are free to use. Also, putting these symbols on your email signature is a great reminder to everyone who contacts you that you and your church are welcoming towards people with disability.