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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July, marking a time to recognize and honor the identities, experiences, and achievements of individuals with disabilities. It promotes visibility, awareness, and empowerment, aiming to shift societal perspectives to see disability as a natural part of human diversity. The celebration in July coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed on July 26, 1990. This landmark legislation marked a significant advancement in the civil rights of people with disabilities, providing protections against discrimination and ensuring better access to public spaces, education, and employment. Disability Pride Month is not only about affirming the value and capabilities of people with disabilities but also about confronting and removing the physical, legal, and social barriers that continue to impede full inclusion. Celebrations typically include parades, workshops, and various events designed to both educate the public and cultivate a sense of pride and community among people with disabilities. Will you help us provide comprehensive support and resources to those living with spinal cord injuries, empowering them to reclaim their independence, dignity, and quality of life? Learn more about what we do and how you can help. https://lnkd.in/grdz_xw

The Ford Foundation has created a Disability Inclusion Toolkit. People with disabilities are a diverse group of individuals with varying needs. There is no one-size fits all accessibility approach, which is why this toolkit emphasizes the need to create pathways for people to share their access needs and solicit feedback to identify areas of improvement. This toolkit is 508 compliant, meaning that it is screen reader compatible for individuals who are low vision, blind, and/or require a screen reader due to physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRtCqRXu

People with disabilities are still hugely undervalued by society, but with technology becoming a tremendous leveller, there is no better time to start listening to their unique perspectives, and to start bringing more of these perspectives into our talent pools July is Disability pride month, and you may have noticed the stripes on my profile picture The colours represent: • Green for sensory disabilities. • Blue psychiatric disabilities. • White non-visible and undiagnosed disabilities. • Gold for neurodiversity. • Red represents physical disabilities. It's design is to prevent strobing on screen and muted and in order to assist those with visual impairment. Perhaps time for companies to consider updating their logos in July to show support for the most vulnerable in our societies #disabilitypride

🌟 Celebrating Disability Pride Month 🌟 July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of the disability community. It's an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and the ongoing fight for equal rights. As we celebrate this month, let's amplify the voices of those with disabilities and recognize the unique perspectives they bring to our workplaces and communities. Here are a few ways we can contribute to a more inclusive world: Educate Ourselves: Take the time to learn about the diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. Understanding is the first step towards empathy and meaningful change. Advocate for Accessibility: Whether it's in the workplace, in public spaces, or online, accessibility should be a priority. Advocate for policies and practices that make environments more inclusive for everyone. Support Disability-Owned Businesses: Show your support for entrepreneurs and businesses owned by individuals with disabilities. This not only fosters economic empowerment but also encourages diverse innovation. Celebrate Achievements: Highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of those in the disability community. Recognition goes a long way in promoting a culture of inclusion and respect. Let's work together to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Happy Disability Pride Month! #DisabilityPride #Inclusion #Accessibility #Diversity #Equity

Happy Disability Pride Month! It’s truly a celebration and I love that our country takes the time to honor the advancements and contributions of individuals with disabilities, but it shouldn’t stop there. Support should be part of our everyday lives, all year round. I, along with others, get pulled in for the month of July, October, as well as December 3rd for awareness campaigns. It is my heart’s desire that our experiences and expertise are not limited to just awareness holidays. These are great launching pads, but making this a consistent and transcendent conversation that permeates everyday life should become a social norm. I strongly encourage and support everyone in taking the first step today, making a commitment to making our workplaces more inclusive. What are you doing this month to make a difference? Are you hosting inspiring events, joining impactful webinars, or committing to making your spaces more accessible? Maybe you’re launching new initiatives or engaging in service that changes policy or practices. Persons with disabilities are the largest marginalized community in the world, yet we are still fighting for equity & inclusion. It doesn’t have to be this way at all and you absolutely have the power to change that. Share your exciting plans and actions. We can work TOGETHER to create a more inclusive society, not just for this month, but for the next 365 days. Be an A11y 😎

July is Disability Pride Month which holds deep personal significance for me as my family has navigated a multitude of workplace accommodations, 504 plans for my children, ongoing education as we learn more about the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of the disability community. This month, let's:  Celebrate Diversity: Recognize and appreciate the unique talents and perspectives that people with disabilities contribute to our communities.  Promote Inclusion: Advocate for environments where everyone feels valued and included, regardless of their abilities.     Raise Awareness: Educate others about the importance of accessibility, understanding and empathy towards people with disabilities, and remind ourselves that not all disabilities are visible.    Support and Empower: Stand by policies and initiatives that protect and empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have equal opportunities to succeed.    #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Empowerment  

I don't often see much about Disability Pride or Disabilities in general around LinkedIn. Its because we don't often see or talk about it in our workplaces. The short film that Google put out for #disabilitypridemonth2023 is an amazing example of how Corporate America can be more inclusive of people with disabilities. That being said all the people in this video have a physical disabilities. I am a mother of 2 neurodivergent children and I am myself have dysgraphia and ADHD. I almost always try to mask this in my professional community as I fear being seen as not having value. The #Nerodiversity community is often left out of these sorts of DEI events because the lines of what is needed tends to be blurred. We have more work to do but I am proud to see that we are seeing the normalization of these conversations in the professional sphere and celebrating people who can give the future generations role models of who people are like them. We are now at the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA). This means that more and more of the people coming into the workforce will have had accommodations for most of their lives. How are we going to support them? Seeing video's like this gives me hope that the Nero-Diverse community will have more of a place in corporate America because I truly believe that we Need the innovation, intelligence and tenacity that soo many of this community will bring with them. #ADADay #DisabilityPride #Accessibility #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #forthefuture

July is disability pride month, but I don’t strive to be proud of my disability. Instead, I strive for: - Acceptance - Connection  - Understanding On most days, I am trying to accept that being autistic comes with strengths and challenges. I am not the problem - I exist within a system not built for me. When I struggle to connect, I remind myself that my brain doesn’t work the same as many neurotypical people, but it does work similarly to many other neurodiverse people. I am not alone. Most of all, I am trying to understand how my brain works and how to help others understand so that we can create workplaces and communities where we all thrive in whatever way that means to us. If you are disabled and feeling pride this month, amazing! If you are disabled and feeling anything but pride, that’s also okay. We're full humans. This month: - Listen to the full spectrum of disabled voices.  - Respect the autonomy and agency of disabled people. - Unlearn the biases that tell us disabled people can either only be pitied or only be inspiring. And if you’re looking for a speaker this month to talk about disability inclusion, DM me. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

July is Disability Pride Month- Let's raise awareness, boost voices, and learn about disability history! Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in July 1990, progress has been made, but there's more work to do for truly inclusive spaces. Disability includes invisible barriers like learning disabilities, neurodiversity, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. It's crucial to respect how individuals identify—whether they prefer "person with a disability" or "disabled person." Creating inclusive environments involves addressing ableism, challenging the notion that some bodies and minds hold more value than others. This means considering how spaces are designed, using inclusive language, and ensuring better representation of people with disabilities in media and history. To contribute, educate yourself about different disabilities, be mindful of your language, and assess if your organization's processes pose any barriers. Let's celebrate progress during Disability Pride Month and commit to a more inclusive and accessible world for all! #DisabilityPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Equality #Equity #Belonging