Jacques LeadBelong Balolage
@ja34.bsky.social
Fighting for disability-inclusive climate justice | Executive Director | Policy & DEI strategist | Writing change into every report
New piece on Substack: Should We Protect and Strengthen Disability Leadership in Civil Society?
Exploring inclusion, justice, and the future of disability leadership.
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Exploring inclusion, justice, and the future of disability leadership.
Read here: substack.com/@leaddiversi...
Jacques Balolage (@leaddiversity23)
Should We Protect and Strengthen Disability Leadership in Civil Society?
Research is underway to better understand why disabled leaders continue to face challenges in two countries where poverty and ...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
New piece on Substack: Should We Protect and Strengthen Disability Leadership in Civil Society?
Exploring inclusion, justice, and the future of disability leadership.
Read here: substack.com/@leaddiversi...
Exploring inclusion, justice, and the future of disability leadership.
Read here: substack.com/@leaddiversi...
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I was just thinking about flow states in autism and am overjoyed to learn that @ferrousmu.bsky.social has a paper on the exact topic!!
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Towards autistic flow theory: A non‐pathologising conceptual approach
Flow states are heightened moments of concentration, motivation and enjoyment, leading to total absorption in the present moment. A striking parallel exists between flow states and phenomenological a...
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November 25, 2024 at 12:49 PM
I was just thinking about flow states in autism and am overjoyed to learn that @ferrousmu.bsky.social has a paper on the exact topic!!
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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Join our global movement! Over a billion strong, people with #disabilities are often treated as a minority. It’s time to unite, convene, support each other, and amplify our voices. Join us at www.Billion-Strong.org, please use our #WeAreBillionStrong hashtag.
#AXSChat #Disability #AccessFirst
#AXSChat #Disability #AccessFirst
January 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join our global movement! Over a billion strong, people with #disabilities are often treated as a minority. It’s time to unite, convene, support each other, and amplify our voices. Join us at www.Billion-Strong.org, please use our #WeAreBillionStrong hashtag.
#AXSChat #Disability #AccessFirst
#AXSChat #Disability #AccessFirst
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First technical blog!
✍️ New Blog Post Alert! 📚
Ever wondered if your website is truly accessible? 🌍💡 Small changes can make a BIG difference! From alt text to semantic HTML, check out these 5 simple tips by @cathy-codes.bsky.social to improve #WebAccessibility.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/42KZxcb
Ever wondered if your website is truly accessible? 🌍💡 Small changes can make a BIG difference! From alt text to semantic HTML, check out these 5 simple tips by @cathy-codes.bsky.social to improve #WebAccessibility.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/42KZxcb
5 Easy Tips to Make Your Website More Accessible
Have you ever wondered if your website is truly accessible to everyone? Learn 5 easy tips today so more people can access your content!
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February 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
First technical blog!
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World Usability Day 2025: Emerging Technologies and Human Experience
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World Usability Day 2025: Emerging Technologies and Human Experience
Join us for an evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of World Usability Day on the topic of Emerging Technologies and Human Experience.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
World Usability Day 2025: Emerging Technologies and Human Experience
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Official figures expose how Labour, Tory and Reform politicians and media have repeatedly lied about "spiralling" social security spending
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-official...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
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Via @johnpring.bsky.social
New official figures expose how politicians and media have repeatedly lied about social security spending
New official figures – hidden by government and opposition parties – have exposed months of lies by politicians and the media about “spiralling” spending on social security and the need to cut bene…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Official figures expose how Labour, Tory and Reform politicians and media have repeatedly lied about "spiralling" social security spending
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-official...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/new-official...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
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🚨NEWS🚨
Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in Higher Education, Report Finds
"This report calls for a move away from reactive patchwork solutions towards a whole-institution approach where accessibility and inclusion are built-in, not bolted on"
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Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in Higher Education, Report Finds
"This report calls for a move away from reactive patchwork solutions towards a whole-institution approach where accessibility and inclusion are built-in, not bolted on"
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...
Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in Higher Education, New
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🚨NEWS🚨
Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in Higher Education, Report Finds
"This report calls for a move away from reactive patchwork solutions towards a whole-institution approach where accessibility and inclusion are built-in, not bolted on"
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...
Disabled Students Still Face Major Barriers in Higher Education, Report Finds
"This report calls for a move away from reactive patchwork solutions towards a whole-institution approach where accessibility and inclusion are built-in, not bolted on"
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disable...
Les propos récents d’une députée socialiste sur le handicap ont provoqué une véritable polémique. Beaucoup de personnes sont en colère, et le débat est légitime.
Lire l’article ici : fr.hespress.com/448827-les-p...
Lire l’article ici : fr.hespress.com/448827-les-p...
Les propos d’une députée socialiste sur le handicap provoquent un tollé
En pleine séance parlementaire, elle aurait employé des expressions jugées humiliantes envers les personnes en situation de handicap...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Les propos récents d’une députée socialiste sur le handicap ont provoqué une véritable polémique. Beaucoup de personnes sont en colère, et le débat est légitime.
Lire l’article ici : fr.hespress.com/448827-les-p...
Lire l’article ici : fr.hespress.com/448827-les-p...
Support my blog project on disability and inclusion in the DRC
Every bit counts! 👉https://gofund.me/4bc103790
Every bit counts! 👉https://gofund.me/4bc103790
Donate to Support a blog on disability & inclusion in the DRC, organized by Jacques Balolage
Hello, my name is Jacques. I’m a Deaf leader and advocate from th… Jacques Balolage needs your support for Support a blog on disability & inclusion in the DRC
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October 23, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Support my blog project on disability and inclusion in the DRC
Every bit counts! 👉https://gofund.me/4bc103790
Every bit counts! 👉https://gofund.me/4bc103790
Digital accessibility needs lasting solutions. This forum helps build them with real support
October 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Digital accessibility needs lasting solutions. This forum helps build them with real support
“Inclusion is, by its social nature, a way of seeking to be recognized and loved.”
Jacques Balolage, activist committed to DEI
Jacques Balolage, activist committed to DEI
October 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Inclusion is, by its social nature, a way of seeking to be recognized and loved.”
Jacques Balolage, activist committed to DEI
Jacques Balolage, activist committed to DEI
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The 'postcode lottery' of transport for disabled people must end, report says
The UK’s lack of coherent inclusive transport strategies has failed disabled people - and so far, Labour is failing to address this
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
The UK’s lack of coherent inclusive transport strategies has failed disabled people - and so far, Labour is failing to address this
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
The 'postcode lottery' of transport for disabled people must end, report says
The UK’s lack of coherent inclusive transport strategies has failed disabled people - and so far, Labour is failing to address this
www.thecanary.co
September 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The 'postcode lottery' of transport for disabled people must end, report says
The UK’s lack of coherent inclusive transport strategies has failed disabled people - and so far, Labour is failing to address this
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
The UK’s lack of coherent inclusive transport strategies has failed disabled people - and so far, Labour is failing to address this
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
September is Deaf Awareness & Sign Language Month.
Being Deaf is not a limitation it's a strength.
Sign Language is a full, rich, visual language that deserves:
🔹 Recognition
🔹 Respect
🔹 Accessibility
Sign Language is a human right. ✊🏽
Being Deaf is not a limitation it's a strength.
Sign Language is a full, rich, visual language that deserves:
🔹 Recognition
🔹 Respect
🔹 Accessibility
Sign Language is a human right. ✊🏽
September 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
September is Deaf Awareness & Sign Language Month.
Being Deaf is not a limitation it's a strength.
Sign Language is a full, rich, visual language that deserves:
🔹 Recognition
🔹 Respect
🔹 Accessibility
Sign Language is a human right. ✊🏽
Being Deaf is not a limitation it's a strength.
Sign Language is a full, rich, visual language that deserves:
🔹 Recognition
🔹 Respect
🔹 Accessibility
Sign Language is a human right. ✊🏽
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This Palestinian boy is comforting his younger siblings after they were injured in an Israeli attack that targeted a displacement shelter in Gaza City.
July 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This Palestinian boy is comforting his younger siblings after they were injured in an Israeli attack that targeted a displacement shelter in Gaza City.
When a leader fails to solve problems, the problems take over and the leader becomes the burden.
🧨 Today, the so-called "organization for the handicapped" that claims to lead us has become our greatest obstacle. The problems now rule us.
⁉️ What must be done?
🧨 Today, the so-called "organization for the handicapped" that claims to lead us has become our greatest obstacle. The problems now rule us.
⁉️ What must be done?
July 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When a leader fails to solve problems, the problems take over and the leader becomes the burden.
🧨 Today, the so-called "organization for the handicapped" that claims to lead us has become our greatest obstacle. The problems now rule us.
⁉️ What must be done?
🧨 Today, the so-called "organization for the handicapped" that claims to lead us has become our greatest obstacle. The problems now rule us.
⁉️ What must be done?
2022 sérieux, 2025 fabuleux même gars, nouveau flow, bonnet chaud, style audacieux !
July 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
2022 sérieux, 2025 fabuleux même gars, nouveau flow, bonnet chaud, style audacieux !
La guerre n’est pas une nécessité, c’est un business. C’est pour cela qu’elle ne s’arrête jamais.
July 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
La guerre n’est pas une nécessité, c’est un business. C’est pour cela qu’elle ne s’arrête jamais.
#DeafLGBTQWeek
Did you know?
Every country has their own sign language. And even some states and cities have differing signs for certain words.
This video shows queer signs in LIBRAS (Brazilian sign language).
#QueerSigns #LIBRAS #Brazil #SignLanguage
Did you know?
Every country has their own sign language. And even some states and cities have differing signs for certain words.
This video shows queer signs in LIBRAS (Brazilian sign language).
#QueerSigns #LIBRAS #Brazil #SignLanguage
July 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
10 million people with disabilities in the DRC are still invisible. The law exists. It’s not being enforced.
I’m calling it what it is: legal violence.
👉 Read my latest Substack post.
✍️ By Jacques Balolage
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I’m calling it what it is: legal violence.
👉 Read my latest Substack post.
✍️ By Jacques Balolage
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Jacques Balolage on Substack
⚠️ Angry at the people’s palace: How long will we tolerate the disrespect of disability rights?
✍️ By @Jacques Balolage
On June 3, 2024, we were there once again, standing in front of the People’s ...
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June 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
10 million people with disabilities in the DRC are still invisible. The law exists. It’s not being enforced.
I’m calling it what it is: legal violence.
👉 Read my latest Substack post.
✍️ By Jacques Balolage
📎 substack.com/@jacquesb32/...
I’m calling it what it is: legal violence.
👉 Read my latest Substack post.
✍️ By Jacques Balolage
📎 substack.com/@jacquesb32/...
Nous avons accompli beaucoup de choses, mais il nous reste encore tant à faire. En 2025, nous pouvons aller plus loin, nous devons aller plus loin. N'oublions jamais que Dieu est toujours à nos côtés
December 3, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Nous avons accompli beaucoup de choses, mais il nous reste encore tant à faire. En 2025, nous pouvons aller plus loin, nous devons aller plus loin. N'oublions jamais que Dieu est toujours à nos côtés
Für größere „Freiheit beim Lernen“ 🦋
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November 25, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Für größere „Freiheit beim Lernen“ 🦋
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
November 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
I was wondering if anyone has ever seen deaf people running their own business, especially in sectors like technology or financial services.
#DeafLeaderahip
#DeafEntrepreneurs
#inclusiveBusiness
#AcesaiviltyInBusiness
#DeafLeaderahip
#DeafEntrepreneurs
#inclusiveBusiness
#AcesaiviltyInBusiness
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
I was wondering if anyone has ever seen deaf people running their own business, especially in sectors like technology or financial services.
#DeafLeaderahip
#DeafEntrepreneurs
#inclusiveBusiness
#AcesaiviltyInBusiness
#DeafLeaderahip
#DeafEntrepreneurs
#inclusiveBusiness
#AcesaiviltyInBusiness