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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-25 Correspondence - Disability Rights Montana - Is it Safe to Be Open About Your Disability_From:Disability Rights Montana - Life Beyond Compliance To:Bozeman Public Comment Subject:[EXTERNAL]Is it Safe to Be Open About Your Disability? Date:Wednesday, September 24, 2025 8:44:18 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Every paid subscription supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal funding is nowhere near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! GR 2 disability identity re edit.mp4 Watch now Is it Safe to Be Open About YourDisability? What happens when you stop hiding your disability? READ IN APP Share In this episode of Growth Rings, we explore the journey of embracing disability identity, especially when it’s invisible or misunderstood. From childhood experiences and internalized ableism to professional challenges and advocacy breakthroughs, this story is a call to build a culture where disability is expected, respected, and celebrated. Topics Covered: What disability identity really means (beyond diagnosis) The impact of neurodivergence and invisible disabilities Internalized ableism and impostor syndrome Why leading with disability opens doors for others Building disability culture in Montana Whether you’re disabled, neurodivergent, an ally, or someone navigating complex identities—this episode will speak to your experience and offer tools for change. Subscribe to Growth Rings on YouTube and Substack for deeper dives, stories, and community updates. SEP 24 Want to be a guest? Reach out via comments, social media, or call Disability Rights Montana. Like, share, and subscribe to help us grow a culture of pride and inclusion. #DisabilityCulture #GrowthRingsPodcast #Neurodiversity #MontanaVoices #InclusionMatters #Ableism #DisabilityIdentity #SubstackPodcast #CommunityPower YouTube You’re currently a free subscriber to Life Beyond Compliance. Upgrading to paid subscriptions supports Disability Rights Montana’s work across Montana. Federal funding is no where near sufficient to meet the advocacy and culture change work that is needed. You can help fund the future you want to see! Upgrade to paid LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2025 Disability Rights Montana1022 Chestnut Street, Helena, MT 59601 Unsubscribe Find more on our YouTube channel