Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
In governments and social justice work alike, the need for accessibility for those who speak other languages and those with differing abilities is abundantly clear. Even though there is no official language in the United States, English has dominated the dialogue. Currently, moreover, meetings show little regard to those with differing abilities then the general populace. How best can social justice organizations better accommodate everyone to help limit if not outright eliminate language and ability barriers? In my inquiry, I helped the Good Food Buffalo Coalition, an organization that is seeking to implement a values-based food purchasing program for public schools in Buffalo, tackle these barriers. Through a mix of scholarly research of case studies, dissertations, and government and social movement action plans, I have created a plan for the Coalition to combat language and disability injustices so that everyone within the organization can equitably participate.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Daniel, "054 - Language and Disability Justice Action Plan for the Good Food Buffalo Coalition" (2025). GREAT Day Posters. 18.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/great-day-symposium/great-day-2025/posters-2025/18
054 - Language and Disability Justice Action Plan for the Good Food Buffalo Coalition
In governments and social justice work alike, the need for accessibility for those who speak other languages and those with differing abilities is abundantly clear. Even though there is no official language in the United States, English has dominated the dialogue. Currently, moreover, meetings show little regard to those with differing abilities then the general populace. How best can social justice organizations better accommodate everyone to help limit if not outright eliminate language and ability barriers? In my inquiry, I helped the Good Food Buffalo Coalition, an organization that is seeking to implement a values-based food purchasing program for public schools in Buffalo, tackle these barriers. Through a mix of scholarly research of case studies, dissertations, and government and social movement action plans, I have created a plan for the Coalition to combat language and disability injustices so that everyone within the organization can equitably participate.
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