#Representation

DomeFest (@domefest) host Milo Hartill (@milohartill) wants people to show up - we can't underestimate the power of our voice. Say! It! Louder! 👏 #domefest #milohartill #representation

Mattel has launched its first autistic Barbie as part of its Fashionistas line, aiming to boost representation and reflect neurodiversity for children, as autism affects more than one in 100 children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.⁣ ⁣ #barbie #representation #neurodiversity #autismawareness #inclusivity

This is why REPRESENTATION matters. I never ever thought of it this way so I thought i would share it with you guys too 🩷 #representation

@barbie has a powerful mission: “To inspire the limitless potential in every girl.” Barbie also centers three priorities: representation, empowerment, and environmental impact. I’m behind all of that! At the same time, expecting one doll to represent an entire demographic is nearly impossible.
 What resonates more for me is the idea of distinct characters, each with a name, a story, and specific traits. Some of those characters could be neurodivergent. Some could be disabled. Some could be both. That’s why I love the Inspiring Women Barbie collection. I have two dolls from this series: @kristiyamaguchi and @annasui each inspired by a real person with a real story. I don’t believe in one doll representing everyone.
I believe in many dolls, many stories, many versions of what’s possible. And maybe one day, there’s even room for a Barbie inspired by my story too 😊 #Barbie #Representation #LateDiagnosedAutistic #AutisticBarbie NonApparentDisability Video Description: Marisa Hamamoto, a Japanese American woman with long black hair wearing a pink shirt holds the Autistic Barbie first in its box, then out of the box. The Autistic Barbie, is Indian American with brown skin, black long hair, wearing a purple and white striped dress, pink noise cancelling ear phones, pink fidget toy, and purple shoes.

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Colorism in Indian media [vc: @devpatel.clips ] #representation #poc #woc #colorism #representationmatters

Representation MATTERS. Mattel released the first Autistic Barbie, created with the Autism Self Advocacy Network. There is absolutely no way an entire spectrum could ever be represented by a single doll. However, that does not negate what Autistic Barbie is here to represent. She’s meant to represent something that has never existed before in the Barbie world. She’s an addition, and that’s what makes her beautiful. This doll isn’t about matching one person’s experience. It’s about showing that autism is allowed to be seen, in whatever way it looks for you. It tells autistic kids, especially those who have never seen themselves reflected, that they exist, they matter, and they are worthy of being seen. This isn’t the finish line. This is the beginning. ***This video is not sponsored, I bought Autistic Barbie myself! #autism #AutismAcceptance #mattel #representation

Why do we all have that show, film or song we return to? Because it sees us. It holds us. We don’t all connect to the same stories—and that’s the point. Different lives need different voices. And that’s why there’s always room for more stories and more storytellers. [storytelling, representation, perspective, women’s voices, culture] #storytelling #representation #uif

Brandon’s journey with All Things Dotty shows that when we educate employers on assistive tech, we unlock a world of untapped talent. It’s time to move from limitation to innovation.⁠ ⁠ Video Credit: ⁠ @dwpgovuk⁠ ⁠ #InclusiveHiring #BlindEntrepreneur #Braille #Accessibility #WorkplaceEquity #Representation #AllThingsDotty

OBSESSED! My heart 🥹🤟🎬 #SignLanguage #Deaf #Representation #Oscars #RyanCoogler Image description: Chrissy wears a blue shirt and reacts to a series of clips and images green screened behind them. Clips are from the Oscar awards and Ryan Coogler using ASL to communicate. Transcript: Chrissy: That’s director Ryan Coogler signing “I LOVE YOU.” BUT WAIT- THERE’s more. Ludwig Goransson (on stage): Ryan Coogler Ryan Coogler (ASL-subtitled): “I love you, thank you brother.” Chrissy: Ryan signed to people on stage the whole night... Michael B Jordan(on stage): You gave me the opportunity and the space for me to be seen. Ryan Coogler (ASL-subtitled): “I love you brother, I love you brother. Thank you.” Autumn Arkapaw (on stage): Thank you. Ryan Coogler: I LOVE YOU! Chrissy: I just learned that his wife Zinzi, is an ASL interpreter... my heart…As a Deaf filmmaker, watching them normalize sign language like that 🥹💕🤟 More please!

chloé hayden and quinni you will always be famous <3 watch the “heartbreak high” cast read thirst comments and more at the link in bio 😚 #heartbreakhigh #representation #neurodivergent #quinni #buzzfeedoz

Representation MATTERS. Mattel released the first Autistic Barbie, created with the Autism Self Advocacy Network. There is absolutely no way an entire spectrum could ever be represented by a single doll. However, that does not negate what Autistic Barbie is here to represent. She’s meant to represent something that has never existed before in the Barbie world. She’s an addition, and that’s what makes her beautiful. This doll isn’t about matching one person’s experience. It’s about showing that autism is allowed to be seen, in whatever way it looks for you. It tells autistic kids, especially those who have never seen themselves reflected, that they exist, they matter, and they are worthy of being seen. This isn’t the finish line. This is the beginning. ***This video is not sponsored, I bought Autistic Barbie myself! #autism #AutismAcceptance #autisticbarbie #mattel #representation