It’s Sunday Spotlight time! 🔦 We spotlight someone who we love and learn from–activists, advocates, educators, researchers, and more.
Today we spotlight Mia Ives-Rublee, an athlete, social worker, advocate, activist, policy-maker, and organizer who uses the handle @SeeMiaRoll on all social media. Mia is currently the Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress. In 2017, she was awarded Glamour’s Women of The Year award for her work organizing the Women’s March. In 2020, she was named as one of the 20 Women of Color In Politics To Watch by the organization She The People.
Her profile there describes her: “Mia has never shied away from speaking up for herself or others. She grew up with parents who spent hours pushing the school system to follow the law and create a space for her to be included. That example set her on the path of advocacy and making sure people of all abilities participate in every aspect of society. Mia is a disabled Korean-American transracial adoptee who refuses to be limited by the boundaries other people set for her. A self-described endorphin junkie, she is an athlete who has competed internationally in wheelchair track, fencing, and adaptive cross fit. In 2017, she dove head first into organizing the Women’s March on Washington by founding and coordinating its Disability Caucus, making sure information and resources existed for marchers with disabilities. This enabled 41,000 disabled people to participate and have a voice and visibility in the movement for women’s and human rights.”
Follow Mia on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @SeeMiaRoll.
#DisabilityPrideMonth#SundaySpotlight#DiversifyYourFeed#Disability#DisabilityPride#Ableism#LanguageMatters#InclusiveEducation#InclusionMatters#Inclusion#DiversityAndInclusion#EducationalEquity#AbleismIsTrash#KnowBetterDoBetter#EducationConsultant#ProfessionalDevelopment#TeacherDevelopment#LeadershipDevelopment#TeacherPD#DisabilityStudies
Image Description in Comments.
When I first made this jumpsuit and posted about it back in February, I wasn't sure I'd ever be brave enough to wear it outside of the comfort of the house.
I've never worn anything as figure hugging as this before, or anything with such a vibrant and busy print, this combined with being clearly physically different from the majority of people, which draws a lot of attention anyway, means I felt way out of my comfort zone.
But I've done it! I've seriously stretched my comfort zone and gone for it in a big way.
In recent weeks me and this jumpsuit have been out to dinner twice, been out for drinks and also been on a weekend away with my Bee family.
At first I felt really self conscious wearing this. I did get a lot of stares and could see people whispering about me. When you're physically different this happens on a daily basis, several times a day, but that doesn't mean you get used to it or that it doesn't hurt. I'm not going to lie, wearing this there were times when I wanted to hide and runaway. My amazing husband had to talk me down from doing a runner at one point. But then I imagined my inspiration for this outfit (Gillian Anderson) and pictured how she would handle that situation. I reckon she would boss it, so that's what I'm trying to do.
I hacked two patterns I bought from a charity shop to make this, it's based on a wrap dress and some trousers. It was a lot of trial and error, with a great deal of sewing, trying it on, adjusting and more sewing, until it fitted how I wanted it to. The fabric has a lot of stretch, making a bit of a challenge to sew with, but very forgiving in terms of fit. It also has the added benefit of being incredibly comfortable, a bit like PJs!
Alt text included for both images.
#sewinginspo#sewinginspiration#makersgonnamake#summersewing#sewcialist#summerwardrobe#inclusionrevolution#diversityandinclusion#inclusionmatters#diversitymatters#gilliananderson#patternhacks@gilliana
Global Love Generation is proud of our diverse volunteer network. Diversity in volunteering and community is empowering in many ways, which include:
- creating a positive and inclusive community.
- new ideas are inspired from people of different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- diversity generates a broader range of abilities and skills, which can increase volunteer productivity and innovation.
- amplifies voices of differing backgrounds, which in hand raises collective awareness while enhancing a higher impact.
By connecting with community and expanding your perspective and reach, one can then implement action for a sustainable future.
Tell us, why do you think diversity in volunteering and community is important?
#volunteer#volunteeruk#helpinghand#diversitymatters#diversityandinclusion#volunteerwork#volunteerlife