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NAMED Advocates

The National Alliance of Melanin Disabled Advocates (NAMED Advocates) creates spaces for disabled leaders of color and BIPOC allies to gather, learn, connect, and grow around racial and disability justice. Through use of knowledge and empowerment tools, we work to destigmatize the existing outward narrative that currently surrounds the disabled community. We equip community members with the vocabulary to express their authentic selves with confidence and certainty. Our community events are celebrations of solidarity, providing opportunities for collaboration and relationship building.

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November 29, 2023

A Basic Understanding of Accessibility

In the United States, over 25% of people have a disability. Our colleagues, community members, and families most likely have at least one person with a disability. So what qualifies…
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November 16, 2023

FAQ Sheet: Cop City

This FAQ Sheet aims to provide an overview of Cop City and commonly asked questions that center around its impact on BIPOC, Atlantans, and disabled communities. It will cover five…
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November 2, 2023

FAQ Sheet: Hybrid Workplaces

The objective of this FAQ Sheet is to provide an overview of Hybrid Workplaces and commonly asked questions that center around the impact of COVID-19. It will cover four main…
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October 16, 2023

5 Fictional Books With Disability Representation

Disability representation is vital and so we've compiled a list of books that have a variety of disability representation. From survival stories to tales of overcoming adversity, these books will leave…
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At a desk, a dark-skinned woman in a wheelchair is using her laptop. She is in a cozy living room.NAMED Advocates
October 4, 2023

Taking Action: How to Be an Effective Advocate for Disability Rights

Ever feel like the world isn't doing enough to promote inclusion and equality for people  with disabilities? If so, you're not alone. It's time to take a stand and fight…
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July 18, 2023

5 Black Women Who Taught Me About Bodily Autonomy

Especially since the ADA, many people with disabilities & people of color have unapologetically claimed their bodily autonomy. However, our society has also stripped bodily autonomy from our communities. This…
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June 27, 2023

The BIPOC Disability Justice Summit: Our Presence is Our Power

Are you an advocate for disability justice who recognizes the barriers and challenges that individuals with disabilities face on a daily basis? Is it challenging to identify effective strategies to…
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June 17, 2023

Black Disabled People During Juneteenth

Our understanding of Juneteenth largely comes from stories that are told by abled-bodied people. This tutorial discusses Juneteenth through the eyes of Black disabled leaders and helps you grapple with…
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