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Saskia

As much independence and freedom as possible in everyday life - for everyone

"Hi, I'm Saskia and I live with GNE myopathy (GNEM), a very rare muscle disease. Since 2011, I use an electric wheelchair controlled by hand with a joystick. As my arms and hands are getting weaker and weaker, I find it increasingly difficult to control it ...

"When we see more people with disabilities represented in the media, we begin to perceive disabilities as part of the normal spectrum of human experience" - Haben Girma, Disability rights advocate, speaker, and author

Stepping Stones to Inclusion: The Power of Disability Representation

"When we see more people with disabilities represented in the media, we begin to perceive disabilities as part of the normal spectrum of human experience" - Haben Girma, Disability rights advocate, speaker, and author Inclusion is a fundamental right re ...

"The real disability is the attitudes we hold, and the barriers we create, rather than any medical condition." - Aimee Mullins Athlete, actress & fashion model

Stepping Stones to Inclusion: #endableism

"The real disability is the attitudes we hold, and the barriers we create, rather than any medical condition." - Aimee Mullins, Athlete, actress & fashion model Which concrete steps can we take towards a more equitable society? We’ve already enquired ab ...

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve, Actor and disability rights activist

Stepping Stones to Inclusion: Empowerment

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve, Actor and disability rights activist Empowerment is the act of building strength and confidence. When it comes to ...

"I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities." - Oliver Sacks British neurologist and author

Stepping Stones to Inclusion: Reframing Disability

"I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities." - Oliver Sacks British neurologist and author People with disabilities are ...