Disability Victory Talks about Creating Space for Disabled Leaders in Gender on the Ballot
In honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our co-Founder Sarah Blahovec wrote a guest article for Barbara Lee Family Foundation’s Gender on the Ballot Blog about how Disability Victory is creating space for disabled political leaders.
Talking about building a community to overcome the challenges of running for elected office as a disabled person, Sarah said:
“But although disabled people have different experiences and challenges, we can bond over our commonalities and learn from each other. We all know what it’s like to navigate a world that isn’t built for us, how to deal with ableism, and how to advocate for ourselves. But these challenges reveal the strengths that make us great leaders: problem solving, creativity, adaptability, resilience, and community. And when we come together, we can share our successes and struggles, learn from others on how they addressed the challenges they face, and learn how to make a more accessible and inclusive society for all of us.”