Diversity, equity, inclusion

Disability and the zoo industry

I recently wrote a blog for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) about my experience as a disabled person in the industry. I have been asked by Liane to share it here.
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EJ Piner
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Disability and the zoo industry
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Hi all, I am a recent graduate of a Zoo Science foundation degree in the UK. As part of my years at university I began writing and researching about disability and that lead me to writing a blog for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) which can be read here: https://biaza.org.uk/news/detail/blog-disability-and-the-zoo-industry-are-they-compatible

Since leaving my university course it has been challenging working out where (or if) I fit in this industry as a disabled person. I have found that the grant writing course with WildHub is a nice change of pace whilst still engaging with the environmental community. I hope to continue to be impassioned about wildlife, disability, inclusion and finding a place where all those intersections can meet peacefully. 

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EJ Piner (They/Them)
Graduate, N/A

Having finished my degree in Zoo Science, I am looking towards inclusive employment/volunteer opportunities as well as expanding my knowledge and my community. I am passionate about animals, ecology, disability, writing and the interlink between global systems and environment.

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Thirza Loffeld
about 1 month ago

Thank you for sharing EJ, much appreciated. I am also tagging in some people who I think are interested in this topic such as our Director of Operations and Training @Lucy Boddam-Whetham and @Sabrina Brando 

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EJ Piner
24 days ago

Hi Thirza, thank you for reading and sharing. It feels great to be building on a much needed conversation around disability and the industry.

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