Changing the Narrative

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Written by Martyn Sibley

27/09/2020

If governments and media continue to portray disabled people as ‘vulnerable’ and ‘dependent’, why would companies see value in us through employment and as customers?

What if businesses took a stand to change the narrative?

When I’m able to maintain my health, live independently through social care, and access the world without barriers; I’m able to contribute so much.

I’m only one of the 1.3bn disabled people wanting to bring our best selves each day. Let’s all change the narrative and release so much untapped potential!

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Martyn Sibley is a disability inclusion changemaker, entrepreneur, advisor, and author exploring how societies thrive when everyone is included. His work spans business, media, technology, and policy, with a focus on how inclusive thinking and design can create better outcomes not only for disabled people, but for society as a whole.