Today marks the start of Disability Pride Month! It is celebrated in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. Yet discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability. That’s why Northeast Arc – and other organizations – will be using July as an opportunity to show what is possible with inclusion. Visit the The Arc of the United States blog for more information on Disability Pride Month, including ways you can celebrate in your community: https://lnkd.in/gGcrBXz3 The colors you see in this graphic represent the Disability Pride Flag, which was designed by Ann Magill, a disabled woman and artist. The color and design of the flag are symbolic: The Charcoal Gray Field: A color of mourning and rage; for those who are victims of Ableist violence, and also rebellion and protest The Five Colors (White, Red, Gold, Blue, Green): The variety of needs and experiences (Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodivergence, psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities) The Parallel Stripes: Solidarity within the disability community and all its differences The Diagonal Band: “Cutting across” barriers that separate disabled people; creativity and light cutting through the darkness
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July marks Disability Pride Month, celebrating the history, achievements, experiences, and challenges of the disability community. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed on July 26, 1990, stands as a landmark in advancing disability rights. Disability Pride Day originated in Boston in 1990, with Chicago hosting the inaugural Disability Pride Parade in 2004. These events have grown nationwide, fostering empowerment and pride among individuals with disabilities. According to the CDC, 27% of the US population lives with a disability, equating to one in four people. The disability pride flag's colors symbolize various facets of the community: - Black represents mourning and anger over historical injustices like eugenics. - Red signifies physical disabilities. - Gold stands for neurodiversity. - White represents invisible disabilities and those awaiting diagnosis. - Blue symbolizes emotional and psychiatric disabilities. - Green denotes sensory disabilities, including blindness, deafness, and other sensory impairments. In 2020, the documentary "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" spotlighted Camp Jened, a transformative space for teens with disabilities since 1971. The film follows campers who became activists, advocating for accessibility rights that culminated in legislative victories. Available on Netflix, it chronicles their journey and impact. Despite progress, 1 in 4 US adults with disabilities still face discrimination. Disability Pride Month serves as a platform to amplify voices and showcase the possibilities of inclusion. Happy Disability Pride Month! #DisabilityPrideMonth #DEI #Inclusion
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July is disability pride month. Not differently-abled month. Not special needs month. Not exceptionally-abled month. Disability. Numbers in Canada, USA and UK are all edging towards 30% of the population having a disability. Partially because aging population. Partially because of better health care. Edging up as more people get diagnoses that would have previously been overlooked (especially for women and anyone who isn’t white), and long COVID. Look around your neighbourhood, your classroom, your workplace. And ask yourself if you see disability, or if disabled people have been excluded from these spaces.
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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During this July month of Disability Pride, commit to one thing you're going to do to level up your disability awareness or disability inclusion efforts, be it at home or at work. A simple thing you can do? Read and share posts and articles like this one. #Disability #Diverseability #Inclusion #DisabilityPride
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. ~ Verna Myers
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🎉 July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of people with disabilities. Whether it's advocating for accessible spaces, supporting inclusive policies, or simply learning more about the diverse experiences of those with disabilities, there's so much we can do to honor this important month. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? Disability Pride Month began in 1990, the same year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This month celebrates the diversity within the disability community, promotes visibility, and fosters a sense of pride among individuals with disabilities. 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: 🧠 Learn and Share: Take time to educate yourself and others about the history and significance of the disability rights movement. 🤝 Support: Amplify the voices of disability advocates and support organizations that work towards disability rights. 🪞Reflect and Act: Reflect on how you can make your workplace more inclusive and accessible. Small changes can make a big difference! 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 👉 The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. 👉 Disability Pride is about accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Let's celebrate the achievements of the disability community and continue striving for a more inclusive world! 🌍💪 Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences on how you are celebrating Disability Pride Month in the comments below! 👇 #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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Inclusion matters. It’s more than checking a DEI box. Developing work plans that empower your employees is key to inclusive environments. Is your office/building #ADA friendly? Two of the most overlooked groups as it relates to DEI are people with disabilities and Gen X’ers (ageism). Diversity is profitable.
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Check out this video for some basic facts about disabilities, disability history, and being an advocate for people with disabilities!
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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🩵 Celebrating Disability Pride Month! 🩵 Every July, Disability Pride Month shines a spotlight on the identities and cultures of people with disabilities, honouring their achievements, and acknowledging their struggles. Disability Pride Month is a time dedicated to shifting perspectives on disability, embracing it as a natural aspect of human diversity. It’s about amplifying visibility, breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and fostering a more inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 🦾 If you’re wondering ‘why July?,’ it's because July holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The ADA was a pivotal step in ensuring equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. Disabilities are not only physical and visible to others, but can also be mental and internal. It is important to recognize that while disabilities are an integral part of a person’s identity, it's not their only identity and it doesn't define a person. At Spare, we will be learning and celebrating Disability Pride through hosting a learning session in partnership with our event partner Wavy, called “Creating Inclusive Spaces - Disability & Mental Health Awareness,” with community practitioner and educator Maurice Wilkins. It's essential to acknowledge how transit and transportation technology significantly impact people with disabilities. By creating accessible and inclusive transportation options, we can enhance mobility, independence, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This aligns with Spare’s commitment to inclusivity and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to navigate their communities with dignity, ease and joy! 🚌 Additional resource to deepen our understanding on how transit and technology impact people with disabilities: ✨ https://lnkd.in/gzSxcpzD
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🌈♿️ July is Disability Pride Month! It's a time to celebrate the diversity of human experiences and honor the contributions of people with disabilities. 🎉 Here are some tips on creating a more inclusive workplace: - Use person-first language (e.g. "person with a disability") or identity-first language (e.g. "disabled person") based on individual preferences 🗣️. It’s important to respect how people choose to identify themselves. Some prefer "person with autism," others prefer "autistic person." - Avoid ableist terms and euphemisms 🚫. Don't use disability-related words as insults or terms like "differently abled." Disability isn't a bad word! - Make events and spaces accessible for all 🏢. Consider physical accessibility, provide captions/interpreters, and offer sensory-friendly options. - Listen to and amplify disabled voices 🎤. Follow disabled creators, read disability literature, and share content from the disability community. - Challenge your assumptions about disability 🤔. Recognize that disabilities can be visible or invisible, and every disabled person's experience is unique. Celebrating Disability Pride is crucial because it promotes acceptance, challenges stigma, and reminds us that disability rights are human rights. Together, we can build a more equitable and accessible future for all! 🌟 #DisabilityPrideMonth #Inclusion #Accessibility
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July is Disability Pride Month – a month-long celebration to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities, and commemorate the July 26, 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Pride has been celebrated for over 30 years, and has its own flag. The black background represents the suffering of the disability community from violence, and also stands for rebellion and protest. The diagonal band of parallel stripes symbolizes a diverse disability community coming together to cut across barriers and darkness. Each of the stripes represents a different aspect of disability or impairment. • Red: physical disabilities • Yellow: cognitive and intellectual disabilities • White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities • Blue: mental illness • Green: sensory perception disabilities The FHJC is proud to join in the effort to elevate this important celebration, and to raise awareness of disability rights, specifically when it comes to housing. Since our founding in 2005, FHJC’s disability discrimination investigations have led to legal challenges that have resulted in thousands of housing units being made accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. Additionally, our Adele Friedman Housing Accessibility Fund provides financial assistance for income-qualified persons with disabilities who need reasonable modifications to be made to their housing. We believe that EVERYONE has a right to the dignity and PRIDE that comes from living wherever they choose, independently and free from discrimination. To learn more, visit fairhousingjustice.org or call us at 212-400-8201.
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