Advocating for accessibility is hard. You’re expected to: ➜ navigate endless bureaucratic loops ➜ become an expert in every assistive technology ➜ persuade people who just don’t “get it” But it’s actually really simple: become a disability sausage eater! Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi

If everyone was a little disabled, empathy wouldn’t b an exception; it would be the norm. We’d stop asking, “Why do u need this? & start asking, “What else can we do?” & mayb, just mayb, we’d finally realize— this world wasn’t meant to belong to one kind of body mind and story.

If everyone was a little disabled, we’d learn to slow down, to notice the world from different angles. We’d stop measuring people by speed or volume, and start valuing presence, intention, care. Where deadlines flexed, not as a weakness, but as a strength am a disa-sausage eater

If everyone was a little disabled, architecture would tell a different story— one of belonging, not exclusion. The stairs wouldn’t vanish, but alongside them, ramps would rise, elevators would open, and every threshold would whisper, “You are welcome here.” am disa-sausage eater

True inclusion is never a solo act—it’s a chorus. It’s the result of people coming together, challenging norms, & refusing to let inequality persist. 4 allies who stand beside us in this fight 4 accessibility, dignity & respect I want to say this: we see u, we value u & we need u

as a disability sausage eater we believe 2. "Rights are not merely theoretical; they are to be experienced, exercised, and protected. Policy must create the spaces where these rights are truly accessible." Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi David Bainbridge CBM Global @sighgnsTvKenya

as a disability sausage eater we believe "Disability inclusion should not be a special interest issue, but an essential aspect of all public policies that promote equity, justice, and dignity." ANDY SPEAKS 4 Special Needs Persons Africa Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi CBM Global Disability Inclusion Light for the World Kenya DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA

as disability sausage media we believe "Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Inclusivity is making sure everyone has a shoe that fits" Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi People with Disability Australia (PWDA) G3ict Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities International Disability Alliance (IDA) @startupwkndNBI Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities Nimo Nyambura Beverly Nyagoha DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA NONDO

as disability sausage media we believe Disability inclusion isn’t just about ramps and elevators; it’s about attitudes and opportunities." Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Sally M. CBM Global Disability Inclusion Light for the World Kenya UDPK Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities ICCASA Africa G3ict Association of Media Women in Kenya @WFD_Keny DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA

It’s strange, isn’t it? persons with disabilities are seen as both “inspiring” and “pitiful” by the same society. Two extreme reactions, yet both rooted in the same issue: ableism. hashtag#Disability. am just a disability sausafe eater! Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Light for the World Kenya CBM Global Disability Inclusion

Edward Roberts once said, "We r not disabled by our disabilities; we r disabled by barriers we face" Recognizing inability allows us to focus on removing those barriers. It is only through honest conversations, rooted in realities of disability that we can achieve true inclusion

as DSM we believe Accessibility keeps evolving. Don’t fall in to the trap of thinking you know it all. The needs of persons with disabilities vary and so are the tools and solutions available to meet those needs Stay curious stay humble Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi CBM Global Disability Inclusion

as DSM we believe Disabilities are not scary. There’s nothing inherently frightening about living differently. What’s scary is a society that resists change, clings to stereotypes, and often refuses to create inclusive spaces CBM Global Disability Inclusion Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi @lftwworldwide DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA

as DSM we believe Disabilities are not flaws. It’s just one aspect of a person’s identity, like personality or culture. Calling it a flaw implies that there’s a “perfect” way to be human CBM Global Disability Inclusion Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA Eric Ngondi HSC. @lftwworldwide Sally Robinson Jacqueline Shibalira

as DSM we believe Disabilities are not “caught” or “spread” like a virus. They’re conditions of being, affected by genetics, environment, or life experiences Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Light for the World Kenya Jackline Waiharo Jacqueline Shibalira ICCASA Africa G3ict Eric Ngondi HSC. Dr. Alfred N. Mutua Harun M. Hassan, EBS ncpwds

as disability sausage media we believe The absence of inclusion strategies in global economic development frameworks perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality for PWDS . Jacqueline Shibalira Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Karen Muriuki ICCASA Africa Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities Coalition Action for Preventive Mental Health

as disability sausage we believe Inclusion is successful when persons with disabilities are not only present but meaningfully participate and lead in all facets of social and economic life" Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Nimo Nyambura Eric Ngondi HSC. G3ict ICCASA Africa Kenya Network of Women & Girls with Disabilities Light for the World Kenya

as DSM we believe The "inspirational" narrative often reduces PWDS to 1-dimensional caricatures. It overlooks our agency, complexity, & individuality, casting us solely as objects of admiration rather than as active participants in our own lives Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Jacqueline Shibalira

as DSM we believe The sooner accessibility becomes a priority the sooner we build a world where everyone regardless of ability can fully participate & thrive. In the end accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about creating a fairer, more equitable society Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi

did u know we have 2 types of Ableisms? overt ableism, which involves explicit discriminatory actions, & covert ableism, which is more subtle & may include unconscious biases or structural barriers? Jacqueline Shibalira Dr. Jackline Njagi Lidubwi Ministry of Labour and Social Protection @lftwworldwide DIFFERENTLY TALENTED SOCIETY OF KENYA Australian High Commission, Kenya