Even within the conversation about lack of representation, … - Salamatu Kamara

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Even within the conversation about lack of representation, disability discrimination does not get the attention that it requires, leaving disabled people out of the decision-making processes that directly impact their lives.

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Salamatu Kamara is a Sierra Leonean educator, politician and women's rights activist.She is the co-ordinator at the Tamarameh Gender Development Group.

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Do not rely on the few disabled people you might know or work with to take on the responsibilities of creating the change that is needed.

These changes can be simple, but are often not considered because either no disabled people or organisations were consulted, or, as some may point out: there simply is no willingness to make changes.

We could welcome people with disabilities into working industries previously considered “not suited” for their abilities, and consequently also increase the visibility and inclusion of disabled people, reducing stigma and misunderstanding as well.

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