Disability Justice Must Include All Marginalized Identities

Article Title: Disability Justice Must Include All Marginalized Identities
Article Author: Angela Lemus-Mogrovejo 

In the article titled “Disability Justice Must Include All Marginalized Identities,” the author reflects on their journey as a disabled, transgender person of color navigating the world of disability spaces. While Lemus-Mogrovejo discusses the comfort she has previously found in spaces that affirm some of her identities, she has trouble finding spaces where her intersectionality can thrive. Promoting workplace conversations that are intentionally intersectional can support all people in feeling seen, welcomed, heard, and valued at work.

Reflection Prompts

1. In “Disability Justice Must Include All Marginalized Identities”, author Angela Lemus-Mogrogejo stresses including all people in conversations involving disability justice. As a corporate leader, how can you support people with disabilities in ways that support the whole person, not simply the disability?
2. In the article, the author stated, “Making truly inclusive spaces and caring communities is like good writing: it takes time, effort, and multiple people giving their input equally.” Keeping in mind that growth occurs in discomfort, how can you work to ensure the discomfort is being shifted towards privileged identities?