[Image 1. A brass scale standing centre of the image, against a orange background. On the left scale it reads Equality; on the right it reads Equity. At the top it reads Equality vs Equity]
I have spent 30 years talking about disability, access, and inclusion but I realised that I have never written a post that answers, "What's the difference between equality and equity?"
[Image 1. A brass Paraffin/Oil lamp is centred in the image against a darkened teal background, with a flame burning at the centre. The title says Shine a light; Not fight, matching the post title]
Today, I meet with my DDO (A Diocesan Director of Ordinands) and ADDO (Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands).
In my previous ordination process post I ended with a question. What do I do next, fight or accept? I wasn't sure. I am now.
[Image 1. A multicolour head silhouette is centred, and sectioned like jigsaw puzzle pieces. The image has the title of this post at the top. There are 4 words either side of the head. On the left: Misunderstood, Hard to Follow, Too Detailed, wnd Confusing. On the right: Too much, Overload, Rambling, and exhausting]
I saw the below meme recently of a stretched phone screen, a ridiculously long message, and a caption outlining the neurodivergent trait of sharing every detail to avoid miscommunication.
[Image 2. As described above. 2 hands holding a stretched phone writing a really long message. At the top some text says "My neurodivergent brain including every detail possible in basic correspondence because that's how I like to communicated with and prevents miscommunication]
I laughed at first because I’m known for doing this. It's exactly how my brain works. I talk, write, text, email, and explain everything. Yet it also hit a nerve.
