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Join AbilityPath in celebrating Disability Pride Month to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. This July, we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a pivotal legislation that promoted inclusion in society. The theme for Disability Pride Month 2024, running from July 1–31, is "We Want a Life Like Yours". This theme, created by The Arc's National Council of Self-Advocates, highlights the desire for equal opportunities and acceptance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let's come together to support and empower the disability community. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #WeWantALifeLikeYours 🌟🌈👏 One of the most important ways to celebrate this month is by hiring individuals with disabilities. Right now, 85% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed. Research shows that disability inclusion is a proven good business decision. To learn more about how to partner with AbilityPath to hire individuals with developmental disabilities, visit https://bit.ly/3KVUpYu

🌟 Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us! 🌟 At BISM, our mission is to support the blind community by providing stable and rewarding career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, economic and personal independence, and appropriate resources for training and education. We believe that disability is not a sign of inability or weakness; it's a unique strength. Join us in recognizing and honoring the incredible achievements and resilience of individuals with disabilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive and empowering world. (Image Description: Light Blue border with dark blue text: "Disability is not a sign of inability or weakness; it's a unique strength." Photo of a group of STAR students.)

Disability Pride Month is dedicated to the children yearning to see someone like them. Disability Pride Month is for the adults fearing judgment and feeling diminished. Disability Pride Month is for the brave souls demanding better. Disability Pride Month is for all of us. We don’t need hollow gestures or superficial campaigns. What we desperately need are genuine allies. Allies who can rise to influential positions and elevate disabled voices alongside them. Allies who engage, listen, learn, advocate, and drive real change. Join us in making a lasting difference. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #Equity #Access #SDGs ID: "Why do we need a month dedicated for disability?" written in white text on a purple background.

Now is a great time to reflect on your accessibility efforts! This can include accessibility of physical and digital workspaces, events, and of your website and online platforms. How do you support your employees with disabilities? Are they represented in leadership? Do they have access to an ERG or BRG? Disability means different things within the community and cannot have a one size fits all approach. Society revolves around the able-bodied person and barriers are not always physical - they can include stimulation and psychological factors as well. As an individual with invisible disabilities, I do my best to advocate for myself and others both inside and outside of the workplace, while recognizing the privilege of not having appearent or visible disabilities. This means taking the time to design communications, meetings, and programs around the most disadvantages individuals so that when rolled out, it is inclusive with as many people as possible. How does your organization support and advocate for its disabled population? #disabilitypride #invisibledisabilities #Inclusion

Today is National Disability Independence Day! In the United States, July 26 marks the annual recognition of National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. Introduced in 1988, the ADA builds on the progress of the Rehabilitation Act. July is a time to celebrate Disability Pride. Did you know 1 in 4 Americans identifies as disabled? Mental health conditions can be both a disability and a result of living with a disability. Globally, people with disabilities make up 15% of the population, representing all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. This month, we honor the identities, culture, and contributions of people with disabilities. Let's recognize that disability is a natural part of human diversity. While we've made progress, there is still more to do for true equality. Let's continue pushing for inclusion, accessibility, and support for all. #DisabilityPride #ADA #Inclusion #Accessibility #SupportForAll #MakeAnImpact

This July, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People steps up for Disability Pride Month. We're not here for sugarcoating or empty platitudes. We're here to address the real issues facing the disability community. Disability isn't a limitation to be "overcome" – it's a fact of life for millions. We navigate a world often designed against us, from inaccessible buildings to discriminatory attitudes. This month, we celebrate our strength, not erase our struggles. NCPEDP recognizes the immense contributions of disabled people throughout history and across all fields. We demand a world where participation isn't a privilege, but a birthright. We need equal access to education, employment, and opportunities. We need a society that dismantles physical and social barriers, not just acknowledges them. Let's rewrite the narrative and build a future where disability is not a barrier, but a source of strength, innovation, and a full spectrum of human experience. #DisabilityPride #NCPEDP #DisabilityRights #EquityForAll

🌟 July marks Disability Awarness Month! 🌟 It's a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the disability community. From visible disabilities to invisible ones, each person's journey is unique and valuable. This month, let's raise awareness about the challenges and triumphs of people with disabilities, and advocate for a world that is accessible, inclusive, and supportive for all. Let's recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in every aspect of society—whether it's in the arts, sciences, business, or activism. Their voices and perspectives enrich our communities and make our world a better place. Together, let's embrace disability pride, challenge stereotypes, and foster a culture of respect, dignity, and equality for people of all abilities. ♿💙 #DisabilityAwareness Month #disabilityawareness #ywcanca #ywca

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. 2024 Theme: “We Want a Life Like Yours” This theme reflects the disability community’s dreams for life experiences that they are too often denied. 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. You can make a difference by helping educate your elected officials, friends, and strangers alike about policies that harm or strengthen the quality of life of people with disabilities including bleeding disorders. What are you proud of? What do you want people without disabilities to know? Share your videos, pictures, or written answers on social media using hashtags #DisabilityPride and #DisabilityPrideMonth.

🌟 Celebrating National Disability Independence Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and independence of individuals with disabilities. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, a landmark legislation that continues to pave the way for greater inclusion and equality. This day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility, opportunity, and respect for all. It's a call to action for businesses, communities, and individuals to support and advocate for the rights and independence of people with disabilities. 🔹 Let’s ensure our workplaces are inclusive and accessible. 🔹 Let’s support policies and programs that empower individuals with disabilities. 🔹 Let’s celebrate the diverse talents and contributions of people with disabilities in our communities. Together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and live independently. Happy National Disability Independence Day! 💪 #DisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA #Inclusion #Accessibility #Empowerment #Equality #DisabilityRights

🌟 Celebrating National Disability Independence Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and independence of individuals with disabilities. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, a landmark legislation that continues to pave the way for greater inclusion and equality. This day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility, opportunity, and respect for all. It's a call to action for businesses, communities, and individuals to support and advocate for the rights and independence of people with disabilities. 🔹 Let’s ensure our workplaces are inclusive and accessible. 🔹 Let’s support policies and programs that empower individuals with disabilities. 🔹 Let’s celebrate the diverse talents and contributions of people with disabilities in our communities. Together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and live independently. Happy National Disability Independence Day! 💪 #DisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA #Inclusion #Accessibility #Empowerment #Equality #DisabilityRights