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The Disability Pride flag (shown here) was created by Ann Magill, who has cerebral palsy. On the The Accessible Stall Podcast, Magill explained that the zigzag stripes represent how people with disabilities have to maneuver around all the barriers they face. "We have to go this way and then we have to go that way, and then we have to go this way and then we have to go that way. And that’s how we move through the world." Her original design, she discovered, however, was not 100% accessible. When viewed on a mobile phone or computer, the design caused symptoms for individuals with visually-triggered disabilities, like seizures and migraine disorders. So, she quickly got to work and asked the public for suggestions on how to revise it. Even the order of the stripes were changed to accommodate people with red-green colorblindness. Magill's story shows that when we work together, more barriers can be removed so that our world can be accessible and inclusive for all. On the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please join us in honoring Disability Month and helping to give individuals with disabilities a voice and to remove barriers. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusive #CourseArc #DisabilityMonth #ADAAnniversary

You may have noticed that we have recently changed our logo! This July, we are celebrating Disability Pride Month. At Don't Carry It Alone, we are here to support and empower individuals with disabilities, making sure everyone feels seen, valued, and included. Did you know that over 1 billion people, or about 15% of the world's population, experience some form of disability? Among these, around 110-190 million people have significant difficulties in functioning. These statistics highlight the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and support for all. It's important to remember that disabilities aren't always visible. Many people live with invisible disabilities, which can include chronic pain, mental health conditions, and neurological disorders, among others. This month, let's broaden our understanding and recognise that everyone's experience is unique and valid. Disability Pride Month is our chance to reflect on how far we have come and recognise the work still ahead to achieve true accessibility and inclusion. It's a time to amplify voices, challenge misconceptions, and promote understanding and acceptance. Join us in celebrating the strength and resilience of our community! #dontcarryitalone #disabilitypridemonth

July is Disability Pride Month! This month I want to highlight and celebrate dynamic disabilities. A dynamic disability refers to a condition or impairment that varies in severity and impact over time, day-to-day or when in a ‘flare’. Many chronic illnesses are referred to as dynamic disabilities, and a large amount of dynamic disabilities are also invisible. Throwback to 2 weeks ago when I saw the INCREDIBLE Taylor Swift at The Eras Tour, featuring my gorgeous light up walking stick from Neo Walk Sticks! Without my stick, and other medical necessities, I likely wouldn't have managed all the walking and physical exhaustion this kind of event takes. Dynamic disability may be unpredictable, but it doesn’t mean the disability isn’t real. Having good days doesn’t mean we faked the bad days. Our symptoms and ability to manage our symptoms varies week to week, day to day and even hour by hour. All disabled people are valid, whether you feel symptoms all the time, some of the time or on or off. You’re no more ‘valid’ on your visible days, than your invisible days. #DynamicDisability #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #LifeWithADisability #HereditaryMultipleExostoses #Pride #Resilience  #disabilitypride  #disabilitypridemonth #invisibledisability  #hiddendisability

This Disability Pride Month, we're aiming to raise awareness of how everyday people and brands can create more accessible environments. For more personalised guidance on accessibility, visit voiceboxagency.co.uk for a free consultation. TRANSCRIPTION:  All disabilities are not visible. One-sixth of the population is disabled. Of those, 80% have invisible disabilities. Whether it's sensory, emotional, psychiatric, undiagnosed physical, or neurodiversity, all disabilities should be acknowledged and celebrated. How are you celebrating disability pride month this July? Let us know in the comments. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility

July is Disability Pride Month! It's a time to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Let's celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility for all. Learn more about the flag and ways you can celebrate and advocate for Disability Pride Month at https://lnkd.in/gwRaQRnY Have you seen the Disability Pride Flag? Each color represents a different aspect of disability: Red: Physical disabilities Gold: Neurodivergence White: Invisible disabilities Green: Emotional and psychiatric disabilities, including mental illness Blue: Sensory disabilities Image description: Hearts in the colors of the disability pride flag, red, gold, white, green and blue. Text reads: Disability Pride Month. Honoring each person's uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity.

In honor of Developmental Disability Awareness Month, use these alternative terms to practice inclusive language. Did you know that 15% of the world's population experiences some form of disability? The month of March celebrates people and the goal to remove obstacles with the theme, “A World of Opportunities." The purpose of Developmental Disability Awareness Month is to shed light on developmental disabilities and underline the ways people with and without disabilities form a strong and diverse community. Learn more about this important awareness month and how to create a culture of inclusion through our "Accessibility Best Practices" workshop. Beyond creating an accessible workplace for employees and customers, over the last five years, companies that have led on key disability inclusion criteria have experienced 1.6x more revenue, 2.6x more net income, and 2x more economic profit than other participants in Disability: IN’s annual benchmark survey. #DDAM2024

July is Disability Pride Month! 🩶🩷💛🤍🩵💚🩶 Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July, the month the ADA was signed into law in 1990. It is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, & diverse experiences of people with disabilities — one of many communities that has been marginalized in our country. Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in California has a disability? People with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity compared to those without disabilities. Barriers such as lack of accessible transportation, higher medical costs, and discrimination in employment all contribute to this disparity. In July and always, let us honor and celebrate people with physical disabilities, emotional and psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodivergence, and any invisible or not-yet-diagnosed disabilities. Let us work together to create a safe, accessible, and hunger-free future for everyone. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #EndHunger

In honor of Developmental Disability Awareness Month starting tomorrow, here are a few alternative terms to consider using:

March is Developmental Disabilities Month, educating and encouraging communities to come together to accept and respect all abilities. To celebrate and recognize such awareness, we are sharing some basic principles of disability etiquette that Easter Seals has compiled. #disabilityawareness #thursdaytips · If you would like to help someone with a disability, ask if he or she needs it, and listen to any instructions the person may want to give. · Be considerate of the extra time it might take a person with a disability to get things done or said. Let the person set the pace in walking and talking. · Treat adults accordingly. · Call a person by his or her first name only when you extend this familiarity to everyone present. · Don’t patronize people who use wheelchairs by patting them on the head. · Don’t be embarrassed if you happen to use common expressions that seem to relate to the person’s disability such as “See you later” or “I’ve got to run.” · When planning events involving persons with disabilities, consider their needs ahead of time. If there’s a potential barrier, like a flight of stairs, narrow doors, or an inaccessible restroom, reach out and discuss the situation with them in advance. · If you have a question about access, always ask it and don’t assume you already know the answer. #AllMeansAll 

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month is all about celebrating and honouring each person’s unique qualities. It aims to promote visibility and raise awareness, showcasing the positive pride that people with disabilities feel. The flag has vibrant colours to symbolise the various experiences and needs within the disabled community, such as invisible disabilities, sensory disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. The band shape of the colours represents the barriers disabled people face and have to navigate through. In order of appearance from bottom to top: 🔴 Red represents physical disabilities. 🟡 Gold represents neurodiversity. 🤍 White stands for non-visible and undiagnosed disabilities. 🔵 Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities, including mental illness, anxiety and depression. 🟢 Green stands for sensory disabilities, including deafness, blindness, audio processing disorder and all other sensory disabilities. 🩶 The charcoal background is to represent people in the community who have experienced ableism and is to protest against this. What colour do you identify with? #DisabilityPrideMonth #SelectPrideMonth #InclusionForAll #EqualityMatters #AccessibilityForAll