Скачать или смотреть Unscripted by F/A/Q| Episode ft Thato Mphuthi | Disability Jstice

What struck me most in my conversation with Thato Mphuthi was how clearly she showed that inclusion is not a technical fix, but a cultural shift. Listening to her journey as a disability justice advocate reminded me that health systems are often designed for the majority, while those at the margins are asked to adapt. And yet, it is in the margins that we see the sharpest truths about whether our promises of equity hold up.

As a leader in this sector, I am constantly challenged to think about the kind of health culture we are building. At F/A/Q, we talk about reshaping health culture across the region — and that means acknowledging where we are still falling short. Disabled youth continue to face barriers that are not just physical but rooted in attitudes, neglect, and policy blind spots.
Thato Mphuthi’s voice is a call to rethink how we design services, how we train providers, and how we imagine the role of digital platforms in bridging gaps.
This conversation left me reflecting deeply: if inclusion isn’t built in from the start, it is already an exclusion. And if we want systems that are truly resilient, we must be bold enough to reimagine them through the lens of those who are most often left out.