What does diversity and inclusion mean to you? Do you think of disability as part of this conversation?

In our latest P.S. Younger Self x Hub Dot Special Series episode, we speak to Emma Gardner who is a fearless champion for diversity and inclusion, particularly around disability, about what it means to rethink and reframe the narrative around disability. She passionately shares how her daughter Dotty who was born with a rare condition called STXBP1 was the catalyst for driving this important conversation. 

She is a change maker who champions for all narratives of disability and reminds us that there is not one representative or story - there are many and they are diverse. 

We learn: 

8:04: About Emma’s mission of reframing and rethinking disability. 

11:57: What does reframing and rethinking the narrative of disability really look like? 

20:27: What can brands and businesses do to be part of changing the narrative in the workplace, as well as in their marketing and advertising communications?

25:00: How can parents have healthier, open conversations with their children about disabilities?

31:00: How can you start to get comfortable with disability? 

32:30: Notable resources Emma recommends to be better informed about disabilities. 

38:35: Emma’s one piece of advice to her younger self to live fully in the present and always on her own terms. 

To connect with Emma, you can reach her on Insta here https://www.instagram.com/ms_emma_gardner or on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gardner-0b0a7334/ or you can email Emma directly at [email protected]. 

Below are also the great resources Emma referenced in the episode so be sure to check them out, as well. 

Adult Books

• Tender, Penny Wincer
• Disability Visibility, Alice Wong
• Sitting Pretty, Rebekah Taussig

Kids Books

• I'm Not a Label, collection of biographies
• A Kids Book About Disabilities , Kristine Napper

Consultants & Panellists

• Sulaiman Khan, Chief Purpose Office, This Ability
• Shani Dhanda, Specialist & Public Speaker

To learn more about Hub Dot, click here >  https://hubdot.com

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