ABOUT THIS EPISODE
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.
Find out more about Heather on her website and follow The Lucky Few on Instagram here.
Purchase Heather's newest childrens book, "Everyone Belongs" here.
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