Disability Justice

Disability justice is not just about inclusion, it is about power, dignity, and community care.

At PCVU, we know our movements are stronger when everyone is at the table.

Disability justice is a framework created by and for disabled people, especially disabled people of color, who saw that ‘disability rights’ alone wasn’t enough. It calls for collective liberation and intersectional justice.

10 Principles of Disability Justice

Local Realities, Local Power

Local Realities, Local Power

“Disability justice is about making sure that everyone, including people with disabilities, are treated fairly and given the same opportunities. It means understanding that people have different abilities and needs, and we should respect and support those differences.”
— Daisy Delgado

Here in Pacific County, those differences show up in very real ways, from physical access to public spaces to access to healthcare, transportation, language, and civic participation. For many disabled community members, these barriers can make everyday life harder and can even block access to essential democratic rights, like voting.

Daisy’s work highlights how disability justice and voting justice are deeply connected. Accessibility means more than ramps and subtitles, it means building systems where everyone can fully participate. That includes:

  • Accessible voting locations

  • Assistive technology (larger screens, audio options, adjustable screens)

  • Supportive and informed staff

  • Vote by mail options

  • Language access and interpretation

  • Clear information and public awareness

When we design systems that work for disabled people, we build communities that work better for everyone.
World Institute on disability

Our Commitments

At PCVU, we believe disability justice is essential to building a community where everyone belongs. We are committed to:

  • Centering disabled voices in decision-making

  • Making our events and spaces as accessible as possible

  • Ensuring clear communication and language access

  • Lifting up disabled leadership and stories

  • Connecting disability justice with broader movements for racial, immigrant, and environmental justice

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