Begin Your DEI Journey
Empowering businesses and communities with inclusive solutions for disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQ+ and gender programming
About
Who is Shane?
Shane (he/they) is a non-binary disabled activist and Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) consultant. They also serve on the advisory panel of Access For Everyone and are on the Global Advisory Board of a MHPSS and QMU project. Shane’s advocacy focuses on trans and disability issues, working to destigmatize conversations about mental well-being in these communities. Their journey reflects resilience and a commitment to breaking down societal barriers, with eight years of experience in the non-profit sector.
Shane’s notable projects include making regional LGBTIQ+ conferences more accessible, hosting a roundtable on the intersectionality of LGBTIQ+ and disability, creating a media publication featuring photos of LGBTIQ+ disabled individuals and a project to enhance the competency of suicide hotline crisis workers on LGBTIQ+ and disability issues.
With over a decade of work experience, Shane has been featured in the media and blogs. Additionally, he has authored an e-book named A11y: A guide to accessibility for employers. Their expertise stems not just from their work experience, but also lived experience. They were recently involved in developing the Kathmandu Charter for the rights of people with lived experience of mental health conditions, a never done before initiative.
My Services
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I provide expert Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting services to help organizations foster inclusive environments, ensuring all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Our tailored strategies focus on creating equitable opportunities for employees and building a culture of belonging.
Event Organizing
Specializing in organizing inclusive events that prioritize accessibility and equity is my strength. From diverse speaker lineups to ensuring accessible venues, I ensure that every attendee feels valued and engaged. From weddings, to conferences, I have experience in designing multi-day events and auditing events for accessibility.
Creative Writing
Need an article? I can provide tailored content that helps express unique stories and ideas. From proof reading your content for sensitivity to writing articles from scratch that resonate with your readers and target audience on various platforms.
Disability Inclusion
I offer comprehensive Disability Inclusion consulting services designed to help organizations create accessible and inclusive environments. Our solutions promote independence, equal opportunities, and growth for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance and fostering an inclusive workplace culture, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Gender Programming
Gender programming is the future of equitable program design, with many funders prioritizing proposals that show a strong sense of understanding of gender-sensitive, gender-responsive, and gender-transformative approaches. I can help you review your proposals and integrate gender programming into your projects by acknowledging, responding to and challenging gender norms, ensuring the lived realities of marginalized genders.
LGBTIQ+ Inclusion
Companies and organizations that have strong values about LGBTIQ+ inclusion tend to have better morale among their LGBTIQ+ employees. I can help you audit your workplace, develop programs and projects that work on the inclusion of all SOGIESC identities in education, displacement, workplace, and more.
Publications
Explore My Latest Writings – Dive Into Ideas, Insights, and Inspiration!
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Everything about us without us (Spoken Word)
if your pride builds a stage with only stairs,then you’ve built a monument to yourself,not a gathering for all of us. if your pride stalks protestors with plain-clothes cops,then your rainbow is stitched with surveillance,not solidarity. if your pride stuffs small community groupsbetween two corporate giants in glittered trucks,then your parade is just advertising,not uprising.…
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You Are My Favorite Cliche (Spoken Word)
As performed at Existence is Resistance webinar hosted by AWID, IPPF, GATE, TYI Uganda and ITF. As performed at Lyrical Lunacy, Bangkok, Thailand. if chapters of my life were cliches you’d be my biggest onebut in a good way you see, only the moon hears me repeating your name while you’re awayand only the sun…
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Existence is Resistance (Spoken Word)
As performed at Existence is Resistance webinar hosted by AWID, IPPF, GATE, TYI Uganda and ITF. they say,“why you always gotta make it so political”like my pronouns are a protest,like my presence is a problem,you tolerate, but never truly welcome. but i’m not here to make you comfortable,or shrink and shape myself into something more…
Shane Bhatla 