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"historically, society has tended to isolate and segregate individuals with disabilities, and, despite some improvements, such forms of discrimination against individuals with disabilities continue to be a serious and pervasive social problem" (Findings of Congress, #ADA, 1990) My daughter turned 21 last week. She saw me celebrate her, and I kept the crushing concern for her future buried deep within. One more year of school. One more year of friends, activity, a sense of purpose, or anyone but mom and home. Her waiver serves thousands well, but not people like her. For her it provides no staffed services, discriminating against her for symptoms of her disability -- behaviors. We hear it all across the nation, waiver providers comfortably discriminating against people with profound #IDD, autism, and related disorders because they have symptoms of #behavior. With no staff willing to service her, in a state that has eliminated 14c, on a waiver that does not allow day programs, someone please tell me what is the pathway to fulfill the integration mandate and ensure she can access her community, attend any of her many specialty care appointments, have meaningful daily activity, build friendships, learn skills, and enjoy a life she chooses? How? What's my story? It's that for some individuals nothing has changed but the buildings in 34 years. #Segregation and #isolation continue to be a pervasive problem, and they will remain so as long as waiver administrators and states are permitted to treat behaviors as a nefarious choice and not the debilitating involuntary symptom of disability it is for people like my daughter with #SynGAP1 and #profoundautism. #Biopsychosocial models are needed. The White House may have proclaimed "acceptance" this April, but we have yet to see that in her more than two decades. What she gets is a never-ending cycle of overt discrimination. This is the crisis very few even want to acknowledge -- other than the myriads of families living it nationwide. They can't look away. They're living it.

It's a shame we in the UK do not mark or celebrate the 40th anniversary of our 1974 "Health and Safety at Work Act" and, in fact, other than being killed at work, sort of, expediently attempt to ignore employees occupational health regardless of continuously up-dating regulations and legislation ever since. Particularly when Future Horizons of a 21st Digital Century or transition to the 4.0 Industrial Revolution started to dawn on governments who started to run Future Scenario Building Think Tanks resulting in the HSE Research Report 600... https://lnkd.in/eYNT8gJn Amazingly accurate as it predicted the 2017 "Hourglass Economy of Haves and Have-nots" without knowing there would be a financial crash in 2008 followed by the COVID epidemic a decade later throwing another unforeseen spanner in the works of government. I suppose 40 years is but a blink of the eye in the scale of things but, when they started calling us "Human Resources" there was a glimmer of hope that in my life-time there maybe a change in valuing their Human Resources from cradle to the grave but, no such luck regardless of, so called "Professional PC Ideology" as the chasm remains with "Personal Ideologies" still represented in their bias. Probably still too early to celebrate Orwell's 1984 as a non-event as still time to find ourselves in a Dystopian Future. #PublicHealth #DigitalEyeHealth #OccupationalHealth

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🎉 Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)! 🎉 Today, we honor the monumental impact of the ADA, a landmark civil rights law that promotes equality and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Did you know? 1. The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. 2. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. 3. The ADA has improved accessibility in transportation, employment, and public accommodations. 4. It ensures equal opportunities in education and telecommunication. 5. The ADA continues to inspire global movements for disability rights and inclusion. Let's continue to advocate for a more inclusive society! 🌟 #ADA34 #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #EqualAccess #GenesisGroupInc #CelebratingADA #AccessibilityForAll #AdvocateForChange

34 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, ensuring equality for individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public life. This law prohibits discrimination in jobs, schools, transportation, and public spaces open to all. Accommodations, a vital aspect of the ADA, enable individuals to showcase their talents and brilliance. It is crucial to remember that not all disabilities are visible, so when someone discloses a disability, it's essential to believe them. Requesting an accommodation is not seeking special treatment but aiming for an equal playing field. To honor this day and my deaf daughter, here are some fundamental tips on communicating with a deaf individual. #DisabilityInclusion #DeafAwareness #Accommodations #ADA

Did You Know?💡Misconceptions about the abilities of Individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities can lead to misunderstandings about their capacity to make their own decisions. At IPMG, we focus on person-centered case management, putting each Individual's wishes and needs at the center of their decision-making process, from everyday choices to big life events. We provide the right tools and clear communication to help Individuals take charge of their lives. It's important to support laws and practices that recognize the decision-making rights of people with disabilities. Join us in promoting initiatives that help people with disabilities make their own decisions, tailored to their personal needs. Celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth by sharing this post and educating your community! #CelebrateDiversity #InclusionMatters #AccessibleWorld #EmpowerDisability #PrideInAllAbilities #AdvocateForAccessibility #InclusiveSociety #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #IPMG #CARF

A document by the National Human Rights Commission of India on Disability Rights. The document title is "Disability Rights (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act & National Trust Act) and Mental Healthcare Act". The document is related to the rights of people with disabilities in India. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. The National Trust Act is a law that sets up a trust to support people with disabilities. #DisabilityRightsIndia #RPWDIndia #NationalTrustAct #MentalHealthCareIndia #InclusionForAll #EqualOpportunities

Do you know that the term “special” is often seen as condescending and offensive by the disability community? The use of the word “special” to describe or as part of names of programs and services for individuals with disabilities started before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and many disability laws and policies around the world. An example is “special school.” As a society, we have to stop using euphemisms such as “special needs,” “special education,” and many others if we want to create a society that is inclusive of people with disabilities. #StopTheSpecial #DisabilityInclusion #Disability #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #HumanRights #LanguageMatters

It is an enriching experience to take part in the 30th session of state reviews for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It gave me an opportunity to have a closer look at how international agreements are followed up on the ground, ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities are respected and advanced. It was interesting to see the process in action, where the committee reviews each state’s efforts to uphold the rights outlined in the convention. The session highlighted the significance of state reporting as a tool for monitoring and encouraging improvements in disability rights. #CRPD #HumanRights #DisabilityRights

34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, making it a significant step forward in the fight for disability rights. Let’s reflect on the progress made and the work still to be done to achieve true accessibility and inclusion. 💙 What are you grateful for today that is made possible by the ADA? Comment below, we want to know! #Inclusion #Accessibility #TeamCSD #DEI #EquitableCommunication #ADA #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct [Image Description: There is a white square centered with text inside that reads: "Happy Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act! Together we can create an inclusive future." Below the text are outline drawings of the letters A, D, and A in American Sign Language. The text letters are faded behind them. There are stars in blue and gray around the text. Outside of the white square is a light blue background with the CSD logo centered on top.