(I Bring A Sort Of Everyone Has Inherent Worth Regardless Of Their Productivity Vibe To Every Conversation

(I bring a sort of “Everyone has inherent worth regardless of their productivity” Vibe to every conversation that ableists don’t really seem to like)

A question I get asked a lot while working at a public library is "how do you deal with homeless people?"

And the answer is, we don't.

The unhoused people who come here seeking refuge 99% of the time understand that they will be kicked out if they misbehave.

The people you have to watch out for are Jessica, who only came because the kid she didn't want had to visit for a homework assignment and she just *needs* to yell at her child for asking to borrow two books or stay an extra five minutes, or Michael, who came in to look at porn on our computers for whatever fucking reason, or Karen who just wanted to come by to throw a fit that the particular book she wanted was checked out and harrass our staff about our collection being too limited.

99% of the time, the people we need to ban are middle to upper-middle class white people while the homeless and mentally ill/disabled people mind their own damn business and are honestly some of the best patrons we have.

Guys 2014 is in two months

I am pleased to announce the new

Inclusive Acceptance and Safe Space Symbol!

The infinity symbol represents neurodivergencies such as autism, adhd, and many more, acceptance, accommodation, and inclusion for people often forgotten or ignored.

The rainbow colors represent the LGBTQIA+ community in its entirety, inclusion and acceptance for all.

The outer border represents the disabled community, a promise for acceptance and accommodation for any who need it.

The left inner colors represent people with dissociative disorders, acceptance and welcome for stigmatized disorders/neurodivergencies.

The right inner colors represent the POC community, acceptance for people of all color, race, background, culture, and ethnicity.

*designed by [email protected] created by https://strawberybear.carrd.co/

ok but holy fuck look at this little thing