For justice to be achieved systemic shifts would be so comprehensive that all materials would be designed with every type of reader in mind such that no special surveying/assistance is needed. This is an ambitious but important goal for any of us in leadership/power positions.
When considering learning disabilities, there really isn't a one size fits all approach that can level the playing field. Do some disabilities get marginalized because they aren't seen as serious or complicated as others?
Diversity is the presence of various intersectional identities in a given space. It might answer the question, “Who is in the room?” or “Who is at the decision-making table?”.
This is an interesting concept. Diversity is often thought of as race, religion, sex, disability and social economic status. The question "who is at the decision-making table" is a very interesting concept that often doesn't often get brought up in DEI discussions. I think it is important to ask who might be missing from the table. Could diversifying the table add strength to the decision making process? Everything that makes us unique like DEI also gives us strengths and different prospectives.
I was raised to say ma'am and sir and I think it's fairly common in the South. It is meant to be a sign of respect. At my summer job, my boss was actually offended why I referred to her as ma'am. She said it made her feel old and she was only 28. I think common-sensisms are your perceived norms that are sometime culturally related or familial and don't always apply to every person.