The Embracing Possibility exhibit aims to redefine how people with disabilities are seen in society. The exhibit is now open to the public at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia. It runs from now until June 16, 2026.
Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community Quilt by Beth MountThe exhibit showcases courage, creativity, and the historic contributions made by people with intellectual disabilities and their allies. This exhibit highlights the rich history of disability justice in Georgia and beyond. It invites visitors to explore the strength and potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and communities. Each experience reveals a unique source of power, encourages creative and courageous action, and leaves visitors transformed by a new understanding of what's possible.
Embracing Possibility showcases the impact of people with disabilities on the world, revealed through each of the following compelling scenarios and interactive areas:
- Origins of Disability Devaluation: Sobering, hopeful, transformative
- Discovering Capacities: Visionary, achievable, liberating
- Uniting for Change: A Movement for Inclusion
- Creating Beloved Communities: Everyone belongs together
- Cultivate Support: The Power of Allies
- Belonging to Real Communities: Everyone has a place
- Have Faith: Strength in Resilience
- Get to Work: Expanding Opportunities
- Rise Up: Demand your rights
- Disability & Justice Activity Room: Unleash Your Superpower for Change
- Disability & Justice Film Room: Watch, learn, be inspired
- Disability & Justice Book Club & Sensory Room: Read, relax, discover
The Tubman Museum is located at 310 Cherry Street Macon, GA 31201. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They are closed Sunday and Monday. More details on the museum are available on their website at Tubman African American Museum | Art History Culture.
See also: Embracing Possibility: Georgia’s Disability Justice Journey (article from GCDD's Making A Difference Magazine, April 2025)