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Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month? ⬇️ • To recognize and honor the progress disability activists have made • To acknowledge that there is still a long way to go in the fight for disability rights • To reflect on our own journeys • To quote disability activist Becca Wight, to celebrate “the pride in the ableism you’ve overcome” California Governor Gavin Newsom recently recognized July as Disability Pride Month! Awareness is JUST the beginning, but listening, learning, and taking action is what will bring about collective change Why else do you celebrate Disability Pride Month? Let us know in the comments! #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion

📢 July is Disability Pride Month! It includes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act which passed on July 26, 1990 and is a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences of the disability community. 🖐 How do I do that as an ally? 👉 Being an ally could look like: - Becoming informed on local accessibility issues and advocating for change - Initiating more inclusive practices - Uplifting the voices of disabled folks sharing their experience - Learning more about the nuances of different disabilities - Breaking down your own bias and having related conversations with peers and family - Follow and engage with disability activists - Call out ableism and promote equity - And so much more! 🚨 Allyship and disability pride is not limited to one month, focus on sustainable practices that you can build on. #allyship #DisabilityPrideMonth

Did you know? July is Disability Pride Month! Globally celebrated, Disability Pride Month is a time for disabled folks to celebrate our achievements individually and as a whole. Here in the US, July 26th is also the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being passed, so this month also serves as a reminder for how far we've come and how far we still have to go in regards to disability rights. And like Pride month, it's also a time for awareness. #DisabilityPrideMonth (Image description in comments)

NILP would like you to read a good blog from the Institute on Disability from the University of New Hampshire titled, "5 People Extrememely Important to the Disability Rights Movement" that relates well to the 34th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this month. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eC-SysgQ #ADA #DisabilityRights

July is Disability Pride Month! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law enacted on July 26, 1990, that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Its purpose is to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Disability pride is defined as “accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity.” Disability pride month is a time to recognize the contributions, strengths, and achievements of people with disabilities, while also raising awareness about the barriers they still face. ITAC celebrates Disability Pride Month – We Celebrate, We Honor, We Include, We Empower. #TheBarriersWeFace #DisabilityPrideMonth #ITAC #innovativesolutions #assuredsuccess #appreciationpost #employeeappreciation #companyculture #engineering #construction #innovation #design #build #designbuild #engineeringlife #constructionlife #chesterva

We're celebrating Disability Pride Month all month long! 🎉 We invite you to celebrate with us and learn more about the history of the disability rights movement and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by watching the segment below from PBS! Link: https://lnkd.in/gyni_pif #DisabilityPride #disability #disabilityinclusion #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

In July, we commemorate Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month was first recognized in 2015 by then-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This annual observance promotes visibility and awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities. The overall mission of Disability Pride Month is to help change the way people think about and define “disability,” to break down and end the internalized shame among people with disabilities, and to promote the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride. To learn more about Disability Pride Month visit, https://lnkd.in/e7z6xBz To learn more about Mount Sinai’s initiatives and programs visit, https://lnkd.in/e9GYDJRW #RaisingAwareness #DisabilityAdvocacy #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityatMountSinai #DontDisMyAbility #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate #Disability #PeopleWithDisabilities #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity

✨ "I have autism, what's your disability" - Cameron, 321 Barista ✨ Happy Disability Pride Month! 🤩 I feel very lucky to interact with people with all types of disabilities every day, and I am better off because of it. One time I was working with one of our baristas named Cameron. If you've ever visited 321 Coffee when Cameron is working, you know you're in for a treat. She greets everyone with a smile and a rapid-fire series of questions like, “What’s your favorite boy band?”, "Who's your cartoon crush?" and “What did you name your car?”. It's AWESOME. One day, Cameron said to a customer, “I have autism, what's your disability?” I saw the customer tense up, and I was ready to step in. I saw the customer exhale and say, "You know, I'm not very good at math". Cameron, with her ever-present enthusiasm, quickly said "Well I'm great at math! If you were born in 1970, you just turned 54!" and the conversation continued. Cameron taught me so much in that moment. She showed me the value of vulnerability and the importance of genuinely connecting with others beyond the surface level. This is just one of the many examples of how you can learn so much from surrounding yourself with people who are different from you. At 321 Coffee, we celebrate people for who they are because there is so much value in diversity. When you put people from different backgrounds together, it challenges the way you think, highlights your blindspots, and offers fresh perspectives. This is what gives us the power to grow and the ability to innovate! This month is all about celebrating the experiences, achievements, and challenges of the disability community. Something that 321 absolutely loves to do (regardless of what month it is!) 🎉 So cheers to being different! #DisabilityPrideMonth #WorkplaceInclusion #Awareness #321Coffee

As we mark Disability Pride Month, it's crucial to reflect on the significance of this celebration and its impact on fostering a more inclusive society. Disability Pride Month is not just a time for recognition but also an opportunity to amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities, celebrate their achievements, and advocate for their rights. This involves pushing for inclusive policies, ensuring accessibility in all areas of life, and promoting a culture of respect and dignity for all. #DisabilityPride#InclusionMatters #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy #EquityForAll#InclusiveWorkpla #DisabilityRights#DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveEducation#DisabilityAwareness#BreakingBarriers#DisabilityInclusion #Empowerment#RepresentationMatters #AdvocateForChange

📣 July is Disability Pride Month! 📣 Join us in honoring the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. We celebrate in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), groundbreaking legislation that has advanced disability equity and inclusion in the U.S. Disability Pride Month is a time for people living with disabilities to celebrate their unique talents and skills, and to spotlight inspiring stories that show what's possible with inclusion. It's also an opportunity to recognize that people with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. #DisabilityPrideMonth #AdvocateForInclusion #NAFICT #HartfordCT [IMAGE ID: A graphic for Disability Pride Month featuring illustrated figures with different disabilities, including wheelchairs and crutches, on a striped background of the Disability Pride flag colors. The text "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH" is prominently displayed. /.End ID] See less