EXPLORE POSSIBLE.
Amplifying lived experience stories and perspectives.
Valuing Diversity Over Policy by Morgan S.
On the surface, there appears to be a lot of support for people with disabilities. We are often part of ad campaigns that help to exemplify diversity, there are resources tailored to our unique needs, and countless employers will advertise their commitment to supporting those who require accommodations. However, if you are disabled, you’ve probably noticed that this is more fluff than fact. Despite the seemingly positive representation, the disabled community still has a shockingly high unemployment rate, often depending on others for financial support. Stigma would dictate that this is due to a lack of job skills, minimal education, and the inability to meet job requirements. And, while this might be an issue for some, the ultimate reason why disabled people struggle to achieve financial independence is not incompetence, but rather inaccessibility.
Disability Bloggers to Follow in 2021
Thoughts about inclusion, accessibility and lived experience from bloggers, thought leaders and influencers from across the country and beyond! Blogs are a great way to get connected with a community, which is why we launched Explore Possible. These blogs include personal stories and anecdotes, education and information, and disability activism and advocacy across the disability spectrum.
Without further ado, here are some disability bloggers from around the country that we’ve been following.
Have a blogger you’d like us to know about (or maybe you are one)? Send us a message at marketing@manitobapossible.ca.
5 Steps to Crafting the Perfect Pitch
You’ve stumbled across Explore Possible and it sounds like the writing opportunity you’ve been waiting for. A paid thought leadership space looking for writers with lived experience? Yep, it’s real!
Laptop at the ready, you’re full of so many ideas. But, if you aren’t sure what to type when you open up the submission page, we’ve got some helpful tips.
“The pitch” is your opportunity to tell us exactly what you want to write about. It’s short, it’s engaging, and it’s focused.
Explore Possible: Disability Discourse Through a Lived Experience Lens
Manitoba Possible is thrilled to launch “Explore Possible” - a thought leadership initiative bringing lived experiences of facing barriers to Canadian audiences.
Keen to explore the many perspectives of people with disabilities and who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Manitoba Possible wanted to lead the charge in creating an online journal for Manitobans and Canadians to invite conversation, educate, inform, and challenge assumptions.
Our goal is to amplify the voices of those who face barriers to full and equal participation.
Share Your Story
Do you have lived experience facing barriers? We would love to hear from you!
We are accepting submissions for Explore Possible on an ongoing basis. We’re looking for unique stories that challenge assumptions, break down stigmas, and spark conversations on culture, social justice, and inclusion. Our content reflects a diversity of perspectives and is suitable for all audiences.
We offer an honorarium for accepted pieces. Whether it's a written story, an ASL submission, or something else, we'd love to hear what you'd like to share! Send us an email with your idea.