Present Perfect

"I have hands but I am doing all I can to have daily independence so I can’t be ‘all hands’ at work. I can share ideas, show up, and ask for help when I physically can’t use my hands. Belonging means folks with one hand, no hand and limited hands are valued in the workplace." - Dr. Akilah Cadet

If you've been wondering why over the past few months you're seeing a lot more "All Teams" meetings on your calendar, it's because language is ever evolving with the time, and people are starting to become more aware and replace ableist language.

Read more:

• The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use
• Work Up Your Courage For a Redo, and Other Actions for Allies (item 2)

If your team still has "all hands" meetings, propose a more creative name, or default to "all teams" instead. Take some time to familiarize yourself with other ableist language and alternatives.

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"I have hands but I am doing all I can to have daily independence so I can’t be ‘all hands’ at work. I can share ideas, show up, and ask...