I met Crystal Chigbu in 2019 and she changed my life in the most beautiful ways. Knowing her, spending time with her, and learning from her led to my interest in Disability Rights conversations, thank you so much for the light you have brought to my life, @Crystal. Working in Human rights, I have always known how important each person is. I also understand how necessary it is for everyone to have equal access and opportunities. However, as I look back and reflect on the past year, I am humbled by all I have learned and the growth I have experienced.
Like the UDHR will say, “every human is deserving of dignity and respect”. I have come to understand that we disrespect persons with disabilities and strip them of dignity when we do not provide access, remove barriers, and promote their inclusion in all spheres. Women with disabilities are even more vulnerable with the intersections of gender, disability and sometimes, poverty. We must do better to promote disability rights. I believe that begins by confronting our own biases.
