In this video, Katie shares the importance of being mindful of language we use, and the power of words to impact a person's sense of connection and belonging in the workplace and community.
Visual and Audio description
The video includes Katie sitting on a high stool chair by herself, in a beige jacket. It is being filmed in a film studio and throughout the video Katie is talking and facing the camera as she shares insights on the importance of language and the impact of words on any individual. There are no sound effects or background music. The video starts with footage of Katie talking to camera, then includes images of people in different offices, dressed in office wear talking around a table, or walking through the office.
There are various shots of different gender, race and people with or without disability. The video ends with an image that includes the text Katie Kelly OAM PLY, Disability and Inclusion Advocate and 2 x Paralympian, with the website www.katiekelly.com.au
The image includes at Katie Kelly logo which has the letters KK, and it is on a navy background with white font.
Transcript
The wonderful thing about language is that it's always evolving, like the human race. And the power of words in a workplace is so important. When someone says something to you can have a real impact and particularly if it's negative, it can stay with you for a long time. We just need to be mindful of the language we use in our communities and workplace when it comes to talking, or sharing or connecting with people with disability.
Words can have a huge impact on how someone feels, on their sense of self and their sense of belonging in a workplace. That's why it's really important that we keep the lines of communication open. Have conversations that ensure people know that they are supported. And, you know, we seek to improve our understanding of the support that people need with or without disability in our workplace.
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