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Nothing About Us Without Us
Nothing About Us Without Us is the slogan used to communicate that no policy should be decided by a representative without the participation of members affected by that policy , be it in politics , employment standards , or otherwise . This means that autistic people should be consulted in the writing process of policies that affect autistic people .
The author of the book Nothing About Us Without Us , James Charlton , heard the expression in 1993 in South Africa from speakers who heard it used by Eastern European advocates . The expression is part of a disability liberation movement that is akin to that of the BLM and LGBTQ + rights movements .
Nothing About Us Without Us is a demand for selfdetermination and a necessary precedent for the liberation of disabled people . It is the liberation movement for the oppressed disabled populace . The movement requires disabled people to recognize their own need to take control and take responsibility for their own lives . Too many businesses and employers have claimed the title of “ inclusive ” but still won ’ t change the barriers to employment , like the job interview .
The Accessible Canada Act , passed in 2019 , aims to eliminate barriers and ensures greater opportunities for people with disabilities . The
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