We wanted to create a dynamic resource for our community. Each day is cataloged below to continue your self-guided learning journey.
The Disability Equity Challenge builds upon the 21-Day Race Equity Challenge developed by diversity experts Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Debby Irving, and Dr. Marguerite Penick and adapted for the United Way network by United Way of Washtenaw County. Disability Network Southwest Michigan developed specific content for the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.
HOW TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE
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Download the Daily Challenge PDFs below
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Start each day of the challenge by reading the introduction
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Explore the topic in depth using the provided link options
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Capture your daily reflections and actions using our activity log (PDF | WORD)
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Explore this work with friends, family, and colleagues by using our discussion guide
DAILY CHALLENGE CATALOGUE
- Day 1: Intro to Disability Equity
- Day 2: Disability Language
- Day 3: From Awareness to Acceptance – Models of Disability
- Day 4: Disability & The Media – Representation Matters!
- Day 5: Disability – Not Your Inspiration
- Day 6: Ableism
- Day 7: Intersectionality
- Day 8: Accessibility: Physical and Programmatic
- Day 9: Job Accommodations
- Day 10: Income Inequality
- Day 11: Subminimum Wage & Sheltered Workshops
- Day 12: Parenting with a Disability
- Day 13: Marriage Inequality
- Day 14: Alternatives to Guardianship
- Day 15: Education Inequality
- Day 16: Law Enforcement & the Justice System
- Day 17: Housing Inequality
- Day 18: Healthcare Inequality
- Day 19: Disability Pride
- Day 20: Allyship
- Day 21: Resources