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Introducing the Charter of Demands, a powerful initiative of, for and by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), as we brace ourselves for the 2024 General Elections. Co-drafted after extensive consultations, this charter embodies the voices of disability rights activists, civil society organizations, individuals with lived experiences, and experts in diverse disabilities. And now, it's your turn to help the cause ! Endorse the Charter (WhatsApp) - https://lnkd.in/dTeni4fb Endorse the Charter (Website) - https://lnkd.in/g43uThjt Share in your networks Help us amplify the collective voice of the community, seeking inclusivity and accessibility. Use #Vote4Accessibility #CharterOfDemands #2024elections to change the narrative!

Disability justice must include an understanding of how colonialism has shaped the lived experiences of disabled people, particularly those from indigenous and marginalised communities. To overcome these deeply rooted injustices, we need to: 📚 Acknowledge and Educate: Raise awareness about the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism on disabled people. 📢 Amplify Voices: Centre the voices and experiences of disabled individuals from marginalised communities. 📜 Policy Change: Advocate for policies that address and rectify inequalities, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. 🤝 Community Support: Build strong, inclusive communities that offer support and solidarity. 🔍 Intersectional Approach: Approach disability justice with an intersectional lens, considering race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. Bronfenbrennar’s Social Model of Disability is a positive step to combat the ableism that the medical model perpetuates against disabled people. However, when we add the layer of racialisation and racial identity, how we understand experiences of the Global Majority improves. We recommend that readers look up research Dis/Crit (Disability Critical Race Theory) What other steps can we take to ensure these actions lead to real and lasting change? #DisabilityPrideMonth #Intersectionality #EndAbleism #Colonialism #Inclusion #Equity #SocialJustice #AccessibilityForAll #WeWantALifeLikeYours

"Funders must urgently support the call of activists who are pushing back against the attitudinal, systemic, and legislative barriers that disabled people encounter in trying to exercise their right to participate in U.S. democracy." Learn more about how you can support efforts in Disability & Philanthropy Forum's Fact Sheet on Disability & Democracy. https://lnkd.in/e9h4n5W8 #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice #Elections2024

Did you know that disabled people using in-home care & their caregivers are now subject to invasive digital surveillance? 😮 It's called Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) and many federal Congress members who signed the 21st Century Cure Act (2016) into law don’t even know they approved this! Whatever social justice issue stirs you up, there’s something at stake for everyone – disability justice, labor rights, economic inequality, privacy and security rights, elder rights, immigrant rights, criminalization and abolition, and their intersections with race, gender, queer and other identities. ✨ Take Action: Complete the short 5-question Electronic Visit Verification Activism Group form (link in comments) to indicate the kind of action you can take to end EVV in the U.S.. There are many options including digital and in person.

https://lnkd.in/ggbuV6fG My name is Thomas and I am part of the Coventry Youth Activists. We are campaigning to ensure disabled people live a good life especially online. I have been doing a bit of research and came across you. I really like the work you do and wondered if you would like to be on of our allies? We have just created an Ally Pack. The Ally Pack is for organisations to sign up to to find out how they can stand in solidarity with us and our campaign to raise awareness of online disability hate. Hate speech towards disabled people is not only the least reported it is also underreported. This is due to the disabled community feeling they are not always able to stand up for themselves. Some of us feel our voices are not respected. Also we may not have strong networks or connections that can offer support when issues arise online We believe allies can support the disabled community to be empowered. We recognise that at times the voices of the non-disabled are listened to more and we want to tap into this power and potential. The online disabled community is growing but we need more people to stand in solidarity with us Our Ally Pack will give you tools and tips so that you can play an active role in reporting online hate speech towards disabled people You can sign up to our Ally Pack here https://lnkd.in/eW9cZHrF Also could you share it within your workplace and networks. This will really help CYA to grow their allies If you have any questions or thoughts let me know Thomas Ramsey PS you still got time to register to come to the online gathering https://lnkd.in/ggbuV6fG this is a great opportunity for schools colleges businesses over organisations to share my groupies campaign

In 2016, the Government Accountability Office found that 60 percent of polling places had at least one problem that made them inaccessible. A survey from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission found that one in seven voters with disabilities faced difficulties voting in the 2022 midterm elections. One way to improve election accessibility is to conduct accessibility audits of polling places in your community on election day. Accessibility audits can be a huge undertaking, which is why our friends at the National Polling Access Audit Coalition has created a toolkit to support your work. Download the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gbF82Pmn And shout out to our amazing friends Detroit Disability Power, American Association of People with Disabilities, Civic Tennessee, Disability Rights Tennessee, The Carter Center , and National Disability Rights Network! #NDVRW2024 #DisabilityVoting #REVUP #AccessibilityMatters #EveryVoteCounts #Inclusion #EqualRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #VoterEmpowerment

During Disability Voting Rights Week (September 9-13), it's crucial to highlight the challenges voters with disabilities continue to face. In 2022, 1 in 7 voters with disabilities had trouble casting their ballot—a slight increase from 1 in 9 in 2020. We must work together to ensure that voting is accessible for all. Your voice matters, and your vote is powerful. Let's advocate for better accessibility in voting and ensure that every vote counts. #DisabilityVote #RevUp2024 #RevUpMN #Vote2024 #FannieLouHamer #DisabilityRights #VotingRights #REVUP #AAPD #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek

Disability and politics have a complex and interconnected relationship that significantly impacts the lives of persons with disabilities. Political systems play a crucial role in shaping policies, legislation, and social attitudes toward disability. By examining the interaction between disability and politics, we can better understand the progress made in fostering inclusion, the challenges that persist, and the potential for positive change. The increased representation of individuals with disabilities in political offices will provide a platform for their voices to be heard. Elected officials with disabilities can advocate for policies that address the unique challenges faced by the disabled community. Their presence in decision-making arenas helps shape a more inclusive political landscape and ensures that disability-related matters are not overlooked. Photo Description: In the image, there is a wheelchair user looking behind and wishing he could vote, he is being assisted by another person. He is channeling a complaint of inaccessibility to a leader at a table. #JONAPWD #PersonsWithDisabilities #Politics #Crpd #DisabilityAct #Nigeria

Since 1995, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has been dedicated to advancing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act. One of their initiatives, REV UP, aims to enhance the power of the disability vote by promoting civic engagement and improving election accessibility. Learn about the REV UP campaign’s five main focus areas and how it aims to increase civic engagement in the disability community and improve the accessibility of elections. It’s important that this community’s voice has an equal opportunity to be heard! https://bit.ly/3VKxTbw #AmputeeCoalition #LLLDAM #LLLDAM2024 #AmputeeStrong #Amputees #Amputee #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #Inclusion #InclusionMatters #NoAmputeeAlone #LimbLoss #LimbDifference #AAPD #DisabilityRights #REVUP #Accessibility #VoterOutreach #Vote #Grassroots #DisabilityVote #Advocacy

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? It's an opportunity to raise awareness of disabilities, start positive conversations and celebrate the diversity and differences of our disabled communities. No matter what the month means to individuals, the main focus is to be proud of being disabled and for people to be unapologetically themselves. So how can you step up as allies this month and beyond? ⚫️ Advocate for flexible work policies 🟤 Support disabled owned businesses ⚪️ Get involved in your Disability ERG ⚫️ Sponsor disabled future leaders 🟤 Review policies and language for ableist standards ⚪️ Remove ableist hiring practices But most importantly, ask your disabled friends, colleagues, and communities how you can best support them in the ways they need. Your work as an ally begins today. #Allyship #Inclusion #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #Equity #Belonging