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New Disabled South
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What does disability justice look like at school? 🎒 Disability justice at school goes beyond accommodations. It’s about making sure disabled students have the access and support they need, while still having autonomy, belonging, and room to thrive. 1/6

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New Disabled South
@newdisabledsouth.org

Access should be built in, not fought for. Access should be considered from the start, not only when a student or guardian asks. Classrooms, materials, technology, and activities should already be accessible, and students shouldn’t have to keep proving or explaining their access needs. 2/6

New Disabled South
@newdisabledsouth.org

Disabled students deserve autonomy and support. Disabled students deserve a voice in decisions about their education, bodies, communication, and support. Needing support or assistive technology doesn’t take away someone’s autonomy or independence. 3/6

New Disabled South
@newdisabledsouth.org

Mobility aids, AAC, and assistive technology should never be moved, taken away, or controlled without consent. Support should help strengthen a student’s autonomy, not take away their choices. 4/6

New Disabled South
@newdisabledsouth.org

Inclusion means belonging. Disabled students deserve to be included in all parts of school, not just the classroom. That means field trips, clubs, sports, school events, and activities too. They deserve to build friendships, find community, learn, and have fun. 5/6