How to be a good disability ally
An ally is often defined as someone who is not a member of a marginalised group but wants to support and take action to help people in that group. Allyship in the workplace is crucial for inclusion, equity and equality.
The most widely used definition comes from Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara, the Director of the Diversity Programs at Mayo Clinic.
She says: "Allyship is when a person of privilege works in solidarity and partnership with a marginalised group of people to help take down the systems that challenge that group's basic rights, equal access, and ability to thrive in our society.
We've developed this memory aid to help you remember what is means to be a good disability ally.
We've drawn on the lists available from numerous disability charities and campaigners' groups, as well as the aspirations of our experts by experience in the RCPsych Disability Task and Finish Group.
In addition to the graphical version below, there is also a text version available.
