WiCyS People with Disabilities and Caregivers Affiliate

Many thanks again to Shea Belsky for giving his awesome talk, "From Zero to Thousands: Scaling a Startup from the Ground Up!" In case you missed it, you can catch the recording on our Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/ebq_Cna3 #AccessibilityInCybersecurity #WiCyS #PeoplewithDisabilities #Neurodivergent

Zach sits down with Jalen Washington LPC MFT NCC to talk about ways leaders, employees, and organizations navigate invisible disability to drive positive and fair employee experiences

We are scouting for an ASL interpreter for our video meetings in 2025. Please share and help us ensure our Deaf and HOH friends are included meaningfully at every event!! #inclusionmatters #signlanguage #interpretors

Women on the rise! "The most powerful shift may be that after years of favoring male leadership by sizable margins, workers indicate a growing preference for female bosses in their daily work life. Given the choice, more women under 50 said they would opt to work for a woman than a man, while 20-something men were nearly evenly split on their preference, according to a survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults by the Survey Center on American Life in August." https://lnkd.in/gtg6rM8H

Today is the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 (IDPD 2024), which aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development. The theme this year is: "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future" Source: https://lnkd.in/davxZ4y

Have you ever thought the term “differently-abled” is more appropriate to use than “disabled?” Have you ever used terms like “special needs" or handy-capable?” These terms might sound less offensive, but these euphemisms are seen by many in the disabled community as harmful. These terms are often used by non-disabled folks to feel more "comfortable" talking about disability — but they end up erasing our lived experiences. "Disabled" is not a bad word.. Using "differently-abled" suggests our value lies only in being "capable" in society’s eyes. But value isn’t tied to ability or productivity; it’s inherent in every person. Disabled people aren’t looking for a feel-good label. We’re looking for respect and a society that meets us where we are. 💪 VD: The video features two characters played by Jeremy, a white, non-binary, masc-presenting person with short blonde hair. The two characters have a conversation in a home. The first character is a masc-presenting person wearing an aqua-collored shirt - he cleans a lens on his camera. The second character is a femme-presenting person with a flowered shirt and big glasses. She starts setting up a diorama on a bookshelf but is interrupted. #SixDegrees #JeremyAndrewDavis #SayDisabled #Disability #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Ableism #EndAbleism #DisabilityRights #StopTheStigma #DisabilityPride #DisabledNotInvisible #DisabilityJustice 🌟The Disability Allyship Series with Jeremy Andrew Davis has been honored as a finalist in the 2024 Anthem Awards!

Tips to protect yourself and those you love. https://lnkd.in/g2SaJev4 #disabledincyber #wicyspwdac #wicys

It's a better world today than it was 10 years ago for people with disabilities. Think of the implications of self-driving cars for the Blind or mobility-challenged, AI assistants for the hard of hearing, and more that we probably haven't even imagined! https://lnkd.in/gqWDfUVf

Supporting Women in Cybersecurity: Advocating for Our Needs at Work 🔒💼 In cybersecurity, we face unique challenges, and for women who also balance caregiving responsibilities or manage disabilities, advocating for workplace needs is essential to thriving. I recently wrote an article with practical strategies for: ✨ Understanding and embracing your rights   ✨ Communicating with managers and colleagues effectively   ✨ Creating a work schedule that respects all your priorities  Whether you’re looking for tips to strengthen your advocacy skills or are simply seeking support, this piece offers insights to help you navigate a career in cybersecurity on your own terms. Together, we’re building a more inclusive, supportive industry! #cybersecurity #womenintech #workplaceinclusion #WiCyS #caregiving #disabilityrights #advocacy #worklifebalance 

Major thanks to the U.S. Department of State for creating these workforce disability guidelines. "About 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the global population, have at least one disability." https://lnkd.in/gffTZQw7