Take the Disability Equity Habit-Building Challenge

The State Bar of Nevada invites attorneys to join other lawyers across the nation in participating in the American Bar Association’s (ABA’s) Disability Equity Habit-Building Challenge.

What is the Challenge?

Done individually and at your own pace, the Challenge guides participants through a professionally curated list of reading and viewing recommendations. Its goal is to assist each of us to become more aware and engaged in the quest for disability equity, and specifically to learn more about the members of the disability community, many of whom are from other marginalized communities, as well as barriers, biases, stereotypes, and discrimination they encounter in everyday life.

How do I participate?

The Challenge is a personal experience. To participate, simply check the assignment list below and read or watch the recommended content.

For the best experience, the ABA recommends forming reading circles to check in and discuss the powerful and thought-provoking content.

The Challenge Assignment List:

Day 1: Learn about disability identity, pride, and culture.

Day 2: Explore the concept of intersectionality.

  • Watch video: Lydia X.Z. Brown, ABILITY Magazine’s Thought Leaders Series (8:36-minute video)

Day 3: Consider ableism and disability justice.

Day 4: Learn about current trends in disability language and etiquette.

Day 5: Consider how the media represents disability.

Day 6: Think about how inclusion and accessibility work together.

Day 7: Consider how minimum wage and other employment laws affect disabled people.

Additional Recommended Media:

The ABA included 21 days of content in its own version of the Challenge – for those interested in taking their education on these important topics further, we invite you to explore the content below.

Identity:

Intersectionality:

Ableism:

Media:

Law:

Inclusion:

Voting: 

Housing:

Activism:

Education: 

Employment:

Healthcare:

Pandemic:

Crime:

Police:

Prison:

Commitment:

Guardianships: 

Eugenics:

Immigration: