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July is Disability Pride Month! This month commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law on July 26, 1990. It's a time to celebrate differences and focus on accessibility. Did you know each color of the Disability Pride Flag represents a different group of disabilities? Red: Physical Gold: Neurodiversity White/Pale Grey: Invisible or undiagnosed Blue: Mental health Green: Sensory disabilities Let's use this month to amplify our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Learn more about WCAG and how to make your digital products accessible for all, in out latest blog. Read the article now: https://hubs.ly/Q02H61lW0 #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA #WCAG #AccessibilityMatters #DigitalAccessibility #InclusionForAll

This Disability Pride Month, we're aiming to raise awareness of how everyday people and brands can create more accessible environments. For more personalised guidance on accessibility, visit voiceboxagency.co.uk for a free consultation. TRANSCRIPTION:  All disabilities are not visible. One-sixth of the population is disabled. Of those, 80% have invisible disabilities. Whether it's sensory, emotional, psychiatric, undiagnosed physical, or neurodiversity, all disabilities should be acknowledged and celebrated. How are you celebrating disability pride month this July? Let us know in the comments. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility

📣 July is #DisabilityPrideMonth and today marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act - this is a great time to amplify the achievements, innovation, and resilience of the disability community while recognizing the challenges we face in our daily lives. Whether you can create change on a grand scale or within your own sphere, everyone can contribute to a more inclusive and accessible world. Here are some ways you can move beyond platitudes and actually take real, concrete steps: ⭐️ Become informed: Educate yourself about various disabilities and the lived experiences of those communities. Connect with a local disability support agency or advocacy group and find out how you can best support their efforts. 🔎 Examine your biases: Unconscious biases exist in all of us. Challenge your assumptions about ability and actively create welcoming spaces that are truly accessible to everyone. 🫶 Show your support: Although they are often at the forefront of inclusion and accessibility innovation, many entrepreneurs with disabilities experience discrimination from funders, employees, and customers. By supporting their businesses, we contribute to a more diverse and inclusive economy. #InclusiveSpaces #InclusionMatters #DisabilityIncusion

✨ Centering DEIB in Primary Prevention: Collaborative Strategies with People with Disabilities ✨ Join us on Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. PT for a crucial session on how to create more inclusive and equitable prevention programs. We'll discuss: - The impact of disability on access to social drivers of health. - History of legislation and rights: Learn about the fight for disability rights and how we can build on this progress. - Equity and microaggressions: Explore the ways privilege and subtle forms of discrimination can affect people with disabilities. - Building stronger communities: Discover methods for incorporating the voices, strengths, and needs of people with disabilities into prevention initiatives. Led by: Charlie Seltzer (he/him), Substance Use Disorder Prevention Expert and passionate advocate for DEIB. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gi6GCngt This session is a part of our Centering DEIB in Primary Prevention series - a commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive future for all. #DEIB #DisabilityInclusion #PrimaryPrevention #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #CommunityHealth

Amazing Olympic Ski Medalist and author Bonnie St. John reminded me that today is the anniversary of the #ADA Although The Americans With Disabilities Act was established before the Internet, it does now apply. 96.3% of the top million homepages did not comply with ADA standards in 2023. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the de facto standard for digital accessibility. If you do one thing today, learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8BEFk29 Accessible websites benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities. #compliance #disabilityadvocate #digitalmarketing

Today marks the 34th anniversary of the signing of the #AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct. We invite you to explore our Disability Inclusion Toolkit, the DRC's innovative resource designed to help companies assess and maximize their inclusion of people living and working with disabilities. Dive into the data, resources, and best practices here: https://lnkd.in/gU-ctSmj

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Join the movement for equal rights and inclusion for all individuals with disabilities. This important day raises awareness and understanding of disability issues while working toward a society that embraces diversity. The Child Health Equity Center recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Let's create a world where people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of life — without discrimination. IDPD focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities by providing access to resources and advocating for their rights and well-being. Together, let's build an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. Learn more about the Child Health Equity Center's commitment to creating an environment that is supportive of all and where people recognize that diversity and inclusion are multidimensional. https://lnkd.in/dWVa3rGb #HealthEquity #ChildEquity #Inclusion

Day 4: Key Elements of Social Inclusion in Disability Services: "Key elements include accessibility, participation, respect for diversity, and equity. These elements help create environments where individuals with disabilities can thrive." #InclusionElements #DisabilityEquity #AccessibleServices

Passed in July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on ability. Disability Pride Month honors the history, experiences and achievements of the disability community. Interested in learning more about #DisabilityPrideMonth? Check out the podcast episode on Disability in the Workplace from Inclusive Employers to learn how best to support those with disabilities: https://bit.ly/3RfC3VY

This week is Disability Action Week, and we are celebrating people with disability; and this year’s theme – ‘Access ignites: it’s good business’ – focuses on increasing employment and economic participation of people with disability. Improving accessibility and inclusion in your business can be the key to making your business thrive. It will allow you to not only recruit and retain staff with disability, but also creating an environment that is welcoming and accessible to customers living with disability. #DisabilityActionWeek #DAW2023 #AccessIgnites [Image description: An image with an orange and red triangular geometric pattern along the bottom. Along the top text reads "Access ignites: it's good business".]