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“We are just as clever,
motivated, and capable
of doing a job or
studying as anyone
else. You shouldn’t see
people with disabilities as weak or
unhappy because we look different
to you. People with disabilities can do
anything we want to do, we just need
understanding and support when a
task is more difficult for us than it is for
other people. We can still be the best
person for the job.”
— E L E A N O R B E i DAT S C H
“ADHD isn’t always
boys running
around the
classroom unable
to sit still. The girl
who chats a lot in class and
gets distracted easily can be
struggling just as much. But
we can do whatever we put
our minds to. Our brains mean
we can see things in new ways
and can be incredibly creative
because of how quickly we can
think. Learning to work with my
ADHD rather than masking it has
allowed me to thrive – my ADHD is
my superpower.”
— N ATA S H A WA R D
“My inclusion increases teamwork. During a job interview, I once
explained that the extra effort it takes to include me as a deaf
employee also helps ensure that everyone understands their
tasks/roles and the directions in preparation for jobs. If we are
to begin addressing barriers to accessibility and inclusion within
marine sciences, we should recognise that these efforts help the abled as
well — hand signals on boats can be a useful resource when even those with
good hearing can’t hear over wind or machinery. Efforts intended for inclusivity
can become more intentional efforts towards maximum safety.”
— M A D DY L A H M
“We are not lazy, naughty, rude, or incapable
of doing things. We just have a different type
of brain that is not necessarily accounted for in
the world that’s been built around us. The more
we normalise the ways that we are different, the
more room there will be in society for all types of brains.”
—A L i S E F OX
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