Curated Resources
A Curated List Of Useful Information
I am gradually developing a list of various resources that I think might be of interest to those who visit my site. In several cases, if there is someone who has already curated a suitable group of resources, I will openly credit and share theirs rather than “recreating” it. In other instances, I will share my own individually and/or collaboratively created resource items.
For educational, person, charitable and/or related purposes, you are welcome to utilize and/or share the materials I have provided, no permission needed. Please give the proper attribution when doing so; don’t be a jerk and deceitfully pass it off as your own. And absolutely do not use the intellectual and/or creative property of others – myself included – for your own financial gain – unless you have permission.
General Resources for Access & Inclusion
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: First international agreement on the fundamental rights of all humans
- Illustrated PDF Version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- What is Universal Design? Helpful definition, overview, and history
- Fundamentals of Web Accessibility: Several resources from the Web Accessibility Initiative to improve internet accessibility
- Ramp Your Voice, founded and led by Villissa Thompson, is a disability self-advocacy and empowerment initiative
- Crip Camp, released by Netflix in 2020, features an innovative summer camp that promotes empowerment among disabled teens
- Inclusive Education & Community Resources: List of various resources from Think Inclusive
- List of Ableist Word/Terms/Phrases from Lydia X.Z. Brown: Avoid these ableist terms that stigmatize people with disabilities
- Resource Media Toolkit‘s comprehensive tips for anyone engaging in any form of digital advocacy and/or communication
- Abled Privilege Checklist (in PDF) from Autistic Hoya, an educational tool about ableism
- Communication First website which provides information about various forms of communication, including AAC
- National Research Center for Parenting with a Disability website from Brandeis University has several great resources
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network offers information and guidance for how to implement the ADA
- Disabilities in Public Health‘s comprehensive topic-based list of various resources
- Dr. Katherine Perez’s presentation on the history of the disability rights movement
- More resources are forthcoming.
People of Color and Disability
- Power, Not Pity is a podcast that “explores the lives of disabled people of color everywhere. Through storytelling, commentary and analysis, the podcast aims to amplify the lived experiences and perspectives of disabled people”
- “Financial Inequality: Disability, Race, & Poverty in America” is a 2019 publication (view/download free online) from the National Disability Institute containing a comprehensive review about “the impact of race and disability on financial security”
- CDC Infographic: Adults with Disabilities and Race is a short informational resource that provides statistics about incidence of disability in various racial groups
- The Disability Visibility Project, founded and led by Alice Wong, contains several links related to disabled PoC
- The Lead On Network provides several inclusive disability resources as well as other related information and services
- Disability Social History‘s website contains several intersectional disability resources, including race-specific ones
- Reclamation Press publishes books and other materials from diverse authors (i.e. race, class, etc.) with disabilities
- My doctoral thesis/dissertation, Bringing Fire To the People
- More resources are forthcoming.
People of Color and Mental Health
(These ^ resources are also provided on a separate resource page.)
- US Office on Minority Health: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/
- Think Cultural Health Resources (digital repository of a variety of health-related, culturally sensitive materials): https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/resources
- National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Mental Health: https://nned.net/
- Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals Module (4 free online courses): https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/education/behavioral-health
- SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity: https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity
- CDC Health Disparities and Inequality Report: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/CHDIReport.html
- Mental Health Technology Transfer Network (includes the American Indian, Latinx,& Caribbean centers): https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/global-mhttc/mhttc-areas-focus
- Glossary of Ableist Words & Phrases to Avoid (from Lydia X. Z. Brown): https://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html
- 10 “Harmless” Comments About Mental Health PoC Are Tired of Hearing: https://themighty.com/2019/04/harmless-comments-poc-mental-health/
- The Steve Fund (first & only national nonprofit offering services and mental health resources for young people and students of color): https://www.stevefund.org/
- National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/
- Therapy for Black Girls: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
- Latinx Therapy Directory: https://latinxtherapy.com/therapist-search/
- Radical Syllabus for QTPoC Mental Health Practitioners (printable guide): https://3d6886dd-4b94-499e-acc1-a00c391b7172.filesusr.com/ugd/0a006f_ad6c1f975f0e4682a3bb750957f99d71.pdf
- National Minority Health/BIPOC Awareness Month Resource List (from DHHS): https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=9447
- NIH Emotional Wellness Resources: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit-more-resources
- Sunshine Behavioral Health: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community
- Northwestern Univ. – Racial Trauma in Film: https://counseling.northwestern.edu/blog/racial-trauma-retraumatization-film/
- WEGO Health Patient Advocacy Network: https://www.wegohealth.com/#Overview
- Latinx Disabilities Coalition: http://www.latinxdisabilitycoalition.com/
HIV Stigma
- Center for HIV Law & Policy‘s list of stigma resources (articles, reports, news, blogs, etc.)
- Stigma and Discrimination Against Women & Girls Living with HIV from The Well Project provides several resources
- The U Equals U Campaign from the Prevention Access Network promotes #ScienceNotStigma with regard to HIV
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease HIV Communication Guide provides tips on non-stigmatizing language
- Center for Disease Control & Prevention‘s HIV stigma resource list
- HIV Justice Toolkit provides resources to assist with progressive media engagement to reduce HIV stigma
- More resources are forthcoming.
Autism (and a little bit of Neurodiversity)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Autism (from Lydia X.Z. Brown): 21 helpful Q & A of general concepts related to autism
- What is autism? (from ASAN) provides a neutral overview of autism spectrum condition
- Pivot Neurodiversity Guide provides general information about neurodiversity
- Autism Acceptance website from ASAN provides a variety of resources about autism
- Autism Moon, by Autistic, Typing, addresses parents of children newly diagnosed with autism
- Start Here! PDF of ASAN’s free comprehensive parent guide for those with newly diagnosed children
- ASAN’s Resource Library is a comprehensive repository from ASAN of various autism-related resources which include: books, reports and briefs, toolkits, easy read/accessible policy, accessibility resources, anti-filicide toolkit, autism acceptance, self-advocacy, sexual health care and disabilities
- AWN’s Resource Library contains a variety of printable, plain-language resources on a variety of topics
- Autastic’s For Autistics, By Autistics Video Library (very helpful for late-diagnosed autistics and/or autistic adults)
- Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontline: free open-source book edited by Dr. Steven Kapp providing historical and current information related to the autism rights/acceptance movement
- 100+ Books on Autism and Neurodiversity (from Not an Autism Mom): This list was curated by Meghan Ashburn of Not An Autism Mom in collaboration with the members of That Au-Some Book Club
- We Are Autastic Book Lists provides a list of several different books, including an Autastic reader-curated “Favorites” sub-list
- Autistic, Typing’s Booklist Bookshop page lists various different recommended books for all ages
- Printable Access Card from Autistic Hoya that can be used in encounters when one needs to abruptly disclose autism in public
- Resources related to Autistic People of Color:
- Autism and Race website from AWN
- Autism in Black
- The Color of Autism
- Autistic People of Color Fund
- Mocha Autism Network (in the Bay Area)
- More resources are forthcoming.
Additional topics as well as additional resources for the existing topics are forthcoming; this is a “living” list that I plan to update as I can.
A List Of Useful Information
On my blog, I’ve carefully curated a selection of resources that I believe will be helpful to my visitors. I’ve credited and shared resources from various sources, as well as my own contributions. You’re encouraged to use and share these materials for educational, personal, or charitable purposes, as long as you provide proper attribution and don’t use the content for financial gain without permission. For a comprehensive list of resources, be sure to visit the Advocacy Without Borders website.
General Resources for Access & Inclusion
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: First international agreement on the fundamental rights of all humans
- Illustrated PDF Version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- What is Universal Design? Helpful definition, overview, and history
- Fundamentals of Web Accessibility: Several resources from the Web Accessibility Initiative to improve internet accessibility
People of Color and Disability
- Power, Not Pity is a podcast that “explores the lives of disabled people of color everywhere. Through storytelling, commentary and analysis, the podcast aims to amplify the lived experiences and perspectives of disabled people”
- “Financial Inequality: Disability, Race, & Poverty in America” is a 2019 publication (view/download free online) from the National Disability Institute containing a comprehensive review about “the impact of race and disability on financial security”
- CDC Infographic: Adults with Disabilities and Race is a short informational resource that provides statistics about incidence of disability in various racial groups
People of Color and Mental Health
(These ^ resources are also provided on a separate resource page.)
- US Office on Minority Health: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/
- Think Cultural Health Resources (digital repository of a variety of health-related, culturally sensitive materials): https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/resources
- National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Mental Health: https://nned.net/
HIV Stigma
- Center for HIV Law & Policy‘s list of stigma resources (articles, reports, news, blogs, etc.)
- Stigma and Discrimination Against Women & Girls Living with HIV from The Well Project provides several resources
- The U Equals U Campaign from the Prevention Access Network promotes #ScienceNotStigma with regard to HIV
Autism (and a little bit of Neurodiversity)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Autism (from Lydia X.Z. Brown): 21 helpful Q & A of general concepts related to autism
- What is autism? (from ASAN) provides a neutral overview of autism spectrum condition
- Pivot Neurodiversity Guide provides general information about neurodiversity
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