Dignity of risk in Action

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Disability Pride Month: Revisiting The Dignity of Risk

As Disability Pride Month continues, I thought it would be a good time to revisit one of my older Rumble videos: "The Dignity of Risk in Action."

Although I recorded this some time ago, I believe the message is just as relevant today as it was then.

If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about disability, media literacy, and everyday life, I'd love for you to follow me over on Rumble, where you'll find this video and many more.

The Talking Points

In this video, I explore several ideas that are at the heart of disability rights:

  • Everyone has the right to take reasonable risks. Learning, growing, and gaining confidence often comes from trying something new—even if it doesn't work out the first time.

  • Protection should never come at the cost of independence. Good support is about helping people make informed choices, not making every decision for them.

  • Dignity comes through choice. Whether it's work, study, hobbies, relationships, or daily life, disabled people deserve the opportunity to make their own decisions.

  • Mistakes are part of being human. Non-disabled people are allowed to fail, learn, and try again. Disabled people deserve that same opportunity.

  • Support workers, families, and services should empower people. The best support builds confidence and skills while respecting the person's goals and choices.

  • Disability Pride is about respect. It isn't about pretending disability is easy. It's about recognising that disabled people have the same value, rights, and aspirations as everyone else.

Looking back, I'm reminded why this topic matters so much. Disability Pride isn't just about celebrating achievements—it's about recognising our right to participate fully in life, make our own choices, and be treated with dignity.

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've watched the video. Feel free to leave a comment, and if you haven't already, follow me on Rumble to join the conversation.  

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