Anti Ableist Manifesto: Tiffany Yu's Journey, Disability Advocacy and Community

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability? That's about 61 million Americans. An estimated 10% of the US population has a non-apparent disability. Globally, over a billion people currently live with a disability.  Although 15% of people worldwide identify as disabled, disability still remains ignored and misunderstood by non-disabled people. In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, host Zaakirah Muhammad discusses 'The Anti-Ableist Manifesto' by Tiffany Yu, a powerful book aiming to dismantle stereotypes and promote disability inclusivity. Tiffany, founder of DiversAbility, shares her journey from a career in financial services to becoming a disability advocate. She highlights the importance of community and social connection, offering actionable steps for fostering inclusive environments in professional and personal spaces. Reflections on the impact of non-apparent disabilities, the value of Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the significance of allyship are thoughtfully explored. Tune in to learn how you can make a positive impact in creating a disability-inclusive world. 05:58 Host Introduction 06:14 Guest Introduction and Disability Employment Awareness Month 06:46 Career Journey and Disability Advocacy 10:56 Personal Story and Overcoming Challenges 17:52 Building Community and Diversability 24:20 Actionable Steps for Anti-Ableism 32:25 Book Launch and Future Plans 34:34 Legacy and Conclusion Tiffany Yu, is the founder of Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism TikTok Series. She is the cofounder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, serves on the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Working Group, and was a co-chair of the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit. Her TED Talk, How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive, has over one million views. Get your copy of the book at your favorite book seller. https://tiffanyyu.com/book LinkedIn post referenced: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tiffanyayu_disabilityinclusion-ndeam-disabilityemployment-activity-7246912898596253696-DGrI? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q92_P2LY-CQ For show notes visit https://zaakirahnayyar.com/podcast