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At its core, XR is an accessible movement, but reflection on the practice shows that there is still much to improve. Accessibility includes more than threshold help. We not only want everyone to go in, but also to be able to participate and actively contribute. This document contains a brief explanation of concepts and backgrounds. Together we can make XR more accessible in word and deed.
We have written this document for everyone within XR who wants to 1) to know why it is important to create an accessible environment, 2) to understand what you can do to improve accessibility, 3) to understand how an accessible movement contributes to climate justice.
In addition, we have developed a checklist that can be used to ensure basic accessibility at meetings and events.
We stress that excluding people on the basis of disability or disability is a form of discrimination. This form of discrimination has a distinct name, namely .validism. The fact that our society makes it difficult for people with disabilities or disability to participate is a symptom of a toxic power structure. At its core, Extinction Rebellion is a movement that fights for a better world and we do so on the basis of 10 starting points and core values. These core values also apply to the importance of creating an accessible movement. Name:
With a disability or disability most people think of a wheelchair user, but there are all kinds of disabilities and limitations. Examples include:
People are by nature group animals, however, the society we live in essentially praises individualism and independence. Self-employment is a status symbol. For many people with disabilities or disabilities there is a strong need for community, sometimes we are even completely dependent on other people to survive. This makes us much less likely to believe in the myth of autonomy and autonomy that our society tells us.
Extinction Rebellion is critical of the toxic systems within our society and is looking for alternatives; A healthy living environment for all of us, including for minorities or made to less. As rebels with disabilities or disabilities, we have a non-dominant position in society. If you involve us in the movement, we can help break through the toxic systems of our society.
As soon as you involve us in your team, or ask us for advice, you'll see how much there is to learn. Some things that make our lives easier also make your life easier. Everyone benefited from an accessible movement. By learning from people with disabilities or disabilities, you can make the movement more inclusive and safer for all rebels.
Now that you understand why it is important for XR to become accessible, you can take the first steps to improve accessibility.
You think someone needs help? Ask them if they really are and listen to the answer. Follow the instructions of the disabled person. Unauthorized help is a violation of our autonomy.
Talking about disability or disability can be very sensitive, but to be able to talk about it we have some tips.
Validism, the exclusion or discrimination of people with disabilities or disabilities, is unfair. Read more about this below.
The climate crisis is causing more people to become disabled and makes existing disabilities more intense.
People with disabilities are more vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis. For example, we are forgotten in contingency plans and flights are more difficult.
Sustainable life is not always accessible to us. Plastic straws, for example, are sometimes a life-saving tool to drink. Public transport is so inaccessible that some people use a car. Some people condemn us for this, but that is ecovalidism.
A future climate disaster gives uncertainty, to survive it we need a variety of solutions. Because we are already used to living with uncertainty and limitations, we can contribute to creative solutions.
Handicap never stands on its own. For example, a white, theoretically trained cisgender experienced fewer and different barriers than a black, practically trained trans-woman with disabilities.
More privileges, for example, lead to better medical care, be taken more seriously if you can address inaccessibility, buy care and tools to compensate, sue.
There is a long history of linking up with disability, among other things in the nasty ideas of eugenics.
The relatively white and privileged disability movement focuses on independence and rights, while the intersectional disability justice movement focuses on interdependence and care for each other.
As a movement we are constantly learning how to be more accessible. It doesn't have to be good at once and it takes time to become accessible. We are also open to learning, if you have feedback, questions or want to talk about this, then you can reach us on Mattermost channel 5.2.1 Accessibility.
We look forward to being a radically accessible movement so that we can create a better world in solidarity with each other Our heart tells us that another world is possible. Our vision of change is so broad that there can be different opinions on how best to work towards that change: "A healthy, beautiful world, where individuality and creativity are supported and where people work together, solve problems and find meaning, with courage, strength and love. This will be supported by cultures anchored in respect for nature, real freedoms and justice."