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Happy Pride Month! To truly celebrate diversity, we must recognize that queerness has many faces. Creating an inclusive environment means ensuring every member of the community feels welcomed. So, how can we make Pride events more accessible to people with disabilities? Individuals within the LGBTQ+ community who also have disabilities often encounter additional challenges and stigma. It's important for mainstream LGBTQ+ spaces to be accessible and for disabled spaces to be LGBTQ+-friendly. This means incorporating ramps and physical accessibility accommodations, sensory-friendly spaces, proper communication accommodations, and other necessary adjustments for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Rather than solely celebrating our own identities, let's take the time to understand and support other identities within our community. To read more about disability inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community, click this link: https://lnkd.in/gTT-y2mc Image Description: Light orange background with rainbow header and footer. Image of a couple walking with a service dog in the bottom left corner. Image of a rainbow heart at the bottom center. Image of a hand making the ASL sign for “I love you” in the bottom right corner. Black and rainbow text reads, “Let’s make Pride accessible to all.” #VisitAble #VisitAbleCertification #disability #accessibility #promote #improve #empower #inclusion #pride #PrideMonth #PrideInclusivity #AccessiblePride

🗓 As the calendar flips to October, we enter two important observances: #LGBTQHistoryMonth and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM). These are both incredibly meaningful to me as someone who is queer, transgender, and autistic. My autism diagnosis over the past few years has helped me better understand so many of my lived experiences and deepened my connection to the disability community. Autism, like other disabilities, isn’t something that holds me back. The barriers I face are rooted in societal ableism, especially in workplaces, where inclusion remains a challenge. 🏳️🌈 ♿️ It's no coincidence that LGBTQ History Month and NDEAM fall together—there’s a significant overlap between LGBTQ+ identities and disability. Many people who live at the intersection of being LGBTQ and disabled face unique challenges, including being underemployed or overlooked. If your organization is committed to amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, I am now booking speaking engagements and workshops throughout October. Click the booking inquiry form link here to connect and learn more about my program offerings ➡️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eA9RwKVh #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #LGBTQInclusion #NowBooking #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DisabilityJustice #LGBTHistory #LGBTVoices

Happy Pride Month! We're waving our flag for the nationwide celebration this month, and gearing up for local Portland celebrations next month. Just as LGBTQ+ status cuts across every demographic, so does disability. There is a large intersection between the disability and LGBTQ+ communities. BY THE NUMBERS 36% of women and 30% of men in the LGBTQ community identify as people with disabilities. Research from the Movement Advancement Project estimated that 3 to 5 million LGBTQ+ people live with 1 or more disabilities. 1 in 4 lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults in the U.S. has a disability. See Glaad.org/disabilities for more info on this topic. How are you celebrating Pride Month? [ ID: A person in a wheelchair high-fives people in a large crowd of onlookers as she moves along a parade route. She has a dog in her lap, a rainbow flag painted on her cheek and a rainbow headband. ] #PrideMonth #pdxPride #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityAdvocate #Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityAcceptance

Did you know that 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ adults report having a disability? As we wrap up LGBTQ+ and Disability Pride Months, this article explores the intersection of these identities and the vital need to create inclusive and welcoming community events for disabled LGBTQ+ individuals all year long. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Pride #LGBTQ+

Did you know LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities often get bullied more at school? This can make school really tough for them. It's time to speak up! Everyone should feel safe and supported at school. How you can help: Spread the word: Share this post to tell others. Learn: Find out about the barriers LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities face. Support: Help students, parents, and teachers make schools welcoming and safe. Let's all work together to make sure every student feels safe, respected, and valued. #Pride2024 #DisabledAndQueer #PacificADACenter

Disability inclusion drives #innovation, and Unisys recognizes the value this has for associates and clients. They just earned a top score on the #DisabilityEqualityIndex® and have been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN! Key Takeaways: * Inclusive Culture: Unisys builds a respectful and equitable workplace, encouraging every associate to contribute authentically. * Community Impact: Through Associate Impact Groups (AIGs), Unisys empowers underrepresented groups, fostering a sense of belonging. * Global Initiatives: Unisys's efforts span across gender, race, disability, LGBTQ+, and veteran communities, showcasing their global commitment. Learn more about how Unisys is pushing for change with some great real-world examples: https://lnkd.in/efuS84wg #BestPlaceToWork24 #DisabilityInclusion Unisys

Today is National Coming Out Day—a day to celebrate those who are living authentically, embracing their true selves, and sharing their identities with the world. 🌈 To everyone coming out today, whether it's for the first time or as a reaffirmation of who you are, I want to celebrate your courage. It takes incredible strength to stand in your truth, especially in spaces where acceptance may not be guaranteed. Your authenticity not only shapes your life but also creates ripples of change, opening doors for others to do the same. 👏🏽 But today, I also want to recognize another kind of “coming out” that we don’t talk about enough: being open about disability in the workplace. For many disabled professionals, the decision to be out at work is just as complex and fraught with challenges as any other coming out process. Right now, there are countless people who feel the need to hide their disabilities at work out of fear—fear of discrimination, judgment, or being treated differently. This means we miss out on fully understanding just how many talented disabled professionals are contributing to the workforce. Without that visibility, we can't drive the change needed to build truly inclusive work environments. If we want better data on disabled professionals and stronger advocacy for inclusion, we need to create environments where people feel safe and supported in being out and proud about their disabilities. And here’s where we can glean inspiration from the LGBTQ+ community—the power of strong allyship, safe spaces, and celebrating people for who they are. So today, on National Coming Out Day, let’s not only celebrate those coming out as LGBTQ+, but also commit to making it easier for everyone—whether LGBTQ+, disabled, or both—to be their authentic selves at work. Let’s amplify the voices of disabled professionals and create workplaces where coming out is seen as a celebrated milestone for all. When people feel safe to bring their whole selves to work, we all win. ❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🙂🙂🙂 #NationalComingOutDay #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceDiversity #Leadership #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityandInclusion #LGBTQ #DisabilityPride

Did you know that there are over 50,000 LGBTQ+ individuals working in the construction industry? Despite this, a staggering 54% of them don't feel comfortable being open about their sexuality on site, and 31% have felt that working in construction has had a negative impact on their mental health. It's time to change that. Let's create a more inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. 🏳️🌈 Learn about the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ colleagues. 🏳️🌈 Educate yourself and others on the importance of inclusion and diversity. 🏳️🌈 Stand Up against discrimination and foster a culture of respect and acceptance. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive construction community. 🌈 #InclusionInConstruction #LGBTQSupport #BuildWithPride

March is Disability Awareness Month ~ LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience disabilities, encompassing both visible and invisible conditions, compared to those who identify as non-LGBTQ+. The intersectionality of being LGBTQ+ and having a disability ramps up the hurdles they face, leading to more discrimination and bias in their everyday lives, whether it's at school, in healthcare, or on the job. Art by: @i.am.chloe.duplessis & @hellovalarierose [Image 1 description: [Background is dark gray. Lavender words at top center say, “March is Disability Awareness Month,” below this is a photo of street art: a purple door with a white box on the wall next to the door on the left with black lettering inside stating, “Disability Rights are Human Rights”. Below the photo in white lettering says, “By increasing awareness, we dismantle barriers and create a world where everyone's unique abilities are celebrated.” Bottom middle says, “@envisionyouco”]. End description.]

Autism and LGBTQ+: What are the challenges? (Continued) Ideas for autistic individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ Despite the challenges posed by the intersection of autism and LGBTQ+ identities, there are so many ways to connect with like-minded individuals. Celebrate Pride, Your Way Whether its an online celebration, a gathering with friends, attending a Pride event, or simply an item of clothing that reflects an individual style, encourage loved ones to find their own way of celebrating their identity. Explore creators Help loved ones find content creators who resonate with them. This can open up new discoveries, networks and online communities. Find communities There are many LGBTQ+ communities ‘in real life' too that can feel safer for people with ASD. These may include cafes, bookshops or board game groups. By recognising and addressing our unique challenges, we can help create a more accepting and inclusive environment for people with ASD who are also members of LGBTQ+ communities. #share #autism #autismawareness