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Re: [Athen] Role Model Challenge for more Images of Those of us withDisabilities in Education and Professional Environments

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From: chagnon@pubcom.com
Date: Jun 1, 2020 5:29PM

Look at www.DisabilityPhotos.com <http://www.DisabilityPhotos.com>;

For professionals with disabilities:
http://photoability.net/gallery/69-0.html



What's lacking are photos that show those with disabilities in a work or
educational setting with others without disabilities.such as in classrooms
and office meetings.



Most photos still focus on the individual working alone at their desk, for
example. Or focus on their technology, such as the Braille keyboard or
decked-out wheelchair.



We need photos that show them as part of a work team or classroom
discussion. And to show other disabilities, not just mobility requiring a
wheelchair.



--Bevi Chagnon

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From: athen-list < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf
Of Karlen Communications
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 1:37 PM
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Subject: [Athen] Role Model Challenge for more Images of Those of us with
Disabilities in Education and Professional Environments



Hi Everyone!



Today I am launching a continuance of the "#Role Model Challenge on twitter
and LinkedIn!" We need more images in the Creative Commons that represent
those of us who are blind, visually disabled, have learning, cognitive or
print disabilities or who use alternate input devices or communication
boards. Without role models in inclusive education and employment, we will
continue to be seen as less than equal. Here are more details and why I
started this challenge today.



https://www.karlencommunications.com/adobe/RoleModelChallenge2020.pdf



Please share the #RoleModelChallenge and the link for more information!



Cheers, Karen