Every child deserves supportive, compassionate people and places to be themselves and grow - this month and every month. Our steadfast commitment is to be that place for LGTBQ youth and families. So they discover healing and hope especially amid the relentless, damaging legislation efforts that have deep, individual effects on the mental health of the kids in ALL communities. Now's the time to take action and talk about it with the kids in your life: you can be the person to actively help kids feel safe and supported.
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There are several misconceptions and misunderstandings about intellectual disability that can lead to stigmatization and discrimination. Here are a few key points that people often fail to understand: Intellectual disability is not the same as low intelligence: Intellectual disability is a developmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. It is a distinct condition and not simply a measure of low intelligence. People with intellectual disabilities have cognitive limitations that affect their ability to learn, reason, problem-solve, and adapt to everyday life. It is essential to address these misconceptions and increase awareness about intellectual disability to foster a more inclusive and empathetic society that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
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We need better support for those who struggle with their #MentalHealth. We need training for de-escalation in all social spheres. We need better solutions for crisis response. We need see the beauty in our diversity, not restrain it. May you rest in peace, Ryan Gainer. #AutismAcceptance #DisabilityAwareness
The killing of Ryan Gainer, a Black autistic teen, is a devastating injustice. Too many people with disabilities, especially those from marginalized communities, cannot access the crisis intervention services they need. In the face of Ryan’s mental health crisis, his family called 911 for help. Instead of receiving the care he needed from a competent professional, he was killed. Because of the tragedy of Ryan’s death and the death of others before him, The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability is working to reform our public safety practices across the country. This center offers comprehensive training to improve crisis response for people like Ryan. Our hearts go out to the Gainer family and all those who loved Ryan. We pledge to continue to keep working for a just, equitable world for all people with disabilities.
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What do our caregivers say about Baby Ubuntu? We believe our caregivers voices speak strongly to the impact of the programme. 💬 Here’s what one Ugandan mama had to say about the changes she has seen in her child through engaging in the programme. Baby Ubuntu is a participatory group progamme which aims to: - Increase caregiver knowledge, confidence and skills in caring for their child with a developmental disability - Promote inclusion and participation of children with disability within the family and community - Maximise a child’s developmental potential, health and quality of life - Promote empowerment of caregivers through information sharing and peer support - Promote the human rights of children with disability
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Autism acceptance and awareness goes beyond the month of April! "Autistic people deserve to be embraced and valued by our society. Too often, they face misunderstanding, discrimination, and lack of access on all fronts—in education, employment, justice systems, and community life. True inclusion means creating environments where diverse needs are accommodated, allowing people with autism to thrive as their authentic selves." (The Arc, Celebrating Differences) Read The Arc's full article here >>> https://lnkd.in/e77CUhsJ
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To mark #internationaldayofdisabilities our Disability Group lead, John Black shares the challenges he faces as a neurodivergent person and what he does to help overcome them. #Notalldisabilitiesarevisible Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e9NC9Uff
