Sins Invalid's "10 Principles of Disability Justice" provide a roadmap for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to disability rights and advocacy. Developed by Sins Invalid, a performance project focused on disability and social justice, these principles highlight the importance of centering the experiences and leadership of disabled individuals, especially those who face marginalization based on race, gender, class, and sexuality.
The 10 principles are:
- Intersectionality - Recognizing the diversity of disabled people and the impact of multiple identities on experiences of oppression and privilege.
- Leadership of Those Most Impacted - Prioritizing the voices and leadership of disabled individuals who are most marginalized in advocacy and organizing efforts.
- Anti-Capitalism - Challenging the commodification of bodies and abilities, advocating for a system that values people beyond economic productivity.
- Cross-Movement Solidarity - Building alliances across different social justice movements to understand the interconnected nature of struggles for justice.
- Wholeness - Affirming that disabled individuals are whole beings with inherent worth, not defined by their impairments.
- Sustainability - Engaging in sustainable activism and care practices to support the long-term well-being of disabled individuals and communities.
- Cross-Disability Solidarity - Uniting various disability communities to recognize and respect diverse experiences and needs within the disability community.
- Interdependence - Valuing relationships of mutual support and recognizing the interdependence of all people, disabled or not.
- Collective Access - Ensuring that accessibility is a shared responsibility integrated into all aspects of community life and organizing.
- Collective Liberation - Aiming for a world where all forms of oppression are dismantled, and everyone can thrive without barriers.
These principles offer a comprehensive approach to disability justice that centers the lived experiences of those affected. You can learn more at https://sinsinvalid.org/10-principles-of-disability-justice/.