none of us belong until we do
with Love is heather avis
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Listen to this episode to hear:
Why inclusion isn't just about acceptance
Why Heather switched from writing books for adults to books for kids
How to create spaces where everyone belongs
Why when one of us isn't valued none of us are
The difference between belonging and boundaries
How to unlearn what the system has taught us to see as right and wrong & deconstruct our ableism
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ABOUT HEATHER:
Heather Avis is the founder of The Lucky Few, a New York Times best-selling author, podcaster and a Down syndrome advocate, working to create a more inclusive world where everyone belongs. For more than a decade, she has led this effort by shouting worth, shifting narratives and reimagining what it looks like when we embrace our differences.
The Lucky Few is an invitation to build a kinder, more inclusive world. They accomplish this through a combination of advocacy and activism, narrative-shifting and storytelling. The Lucky Few believes in inspiring and challenging their audiences, calling them to listen, read, share, contribute and support as we work to create a world where differences are embraced and everyone belongs.
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