Today, July 26th, is Disability Independence Day! Disability Pride Month was officially recognized in 2015, marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The #ADA was a huge step forward in ensuring civil rights protections for folks with disabilities. While it's a time to celebrate, it’s also a reminder of the ongoing work needed to achieve full inclusion and equality. Despite the progress we've made so far, plenty of barriers still exist that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in society. These can include physical barriers, like inaccessible buildings and transportation, as well as attitudinal barriers, like discrimination and misconceptions about disabilities. As an employer, here are some things you can do to make your workplace inclusive and accessible for all. 👇 #disabilitypride #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityindependence #ADA
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📣 July is Disability Pride Month! 📣 Join us in honoring the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. We celebrate in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), groundbreaking legislation that has advanced disability equity and inclusion in the U.S. Disability Pride Month is a time for people living with disabilities to celebrate their unique talents and skills, and to spotlight inspiring stories that show what's possible with inclusion. It's also an opportunity to recognize that people with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. #DisabilityPrideMonth #AdvocateForInclusion #NAFICT #HartfordCT [IMAGE ID: A graphic for Disability Pride Month featuring illustrated figures with different disabilities, including wheelchairs and crutches, on a striped background of the Disability Pride flag colors. The text "DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH" is prominently displayed. /.End ID] See less
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In July, we commemorate Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month was first recognized in 2015 by then-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This annual observance promotes visibility and awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities. The overall mission of Disability Pride Month is to help change the way people think about and define “disability,” to break down and end the internalized shame among people with disabilities, and to promote the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride. To learn more about Disability Pride Month visit, https://lnkd.in/e7z6xBz To learn more about Mount Sinai’s initiatives and programs visit, https://lnkd.in/e9GYDJRW #RaisingAwareness #DisabilityAdvocacy #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityatMountSinai #DontDisMyAbility #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate #Disability #PeopleWithDisabilities #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity
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🌟 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
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🌟 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
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📢 July is Disability Pride Month! It includes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act which passed on July 26, 1990 and is a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences of the disability community. 🖐 How do I do that as an ally? 👉 Being an ally could look like: - Becoming informed on local accessibility issues and advocating for change - Initiating more inclusive practices - Uplifting the voices of disabled folks sharing their experience - Learning more about the nuances of different disabilities - Breaking down your own bias and having related conversations with peers and family - Follow and engage with disability activists - Call out ableism and promote equity - And so much more! 🚨 Allyship and disability pride is not limited to one month, focus on sustainable practices that you can build on. #allyship #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Disability Pride started as a day of celebration in 1990, the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed. By 2015, this celebration expanded into an entire month, and since then, Disability Pride Month has been celebrated globally each July. Disability Pride Month can mean different things to each individual. I view it as an opportunity to start conversations and raise awareness among people who are not part of the disabled community on how to be better allies and support inclusivity. CFA Institute remains committed to inclusivity and fairness for all, creating better work environments. As we wrap up Disability Pride Month, let’s continue to work together to foster a more inclusive society. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DEI #DisabilityInclusion
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July 26th is National Disability Independence Day. Today celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 and the strides we've made towards greater inclusion and accessibility. Together, let's continue to advocate for a more inclusive society where everyone has the chance to succeed.⭐ #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusivity #WorkforceDevelopment #ADA
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Did you know? July is Disability Pride Month! Globally celebrated, Disability Pride Month is a time for disabled folks to celebrate our achievements individually and as a whole. Here in the US, July 26th is also the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being passed, so this month also serves as a reminder for how far we've come and how far we still have to go in regards to disability rights. And like Pride month, it's also a time for awareness. #DisabilityPrideMonth (Image description in comments)
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Today, on July 26th, we honor National Disability Independence Day, a pivotal moment in history marking the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This landmark legislation has paved the way for greater inclusion, accessibility, and equality for millions of people with disabilities. July is also Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions, achievements, and resilience of the disability community. It's a reminder to continue advocating for a world where everyone can thrive. At Mighty Epiphyte, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers individuals of all abilities. Let's continue working towards a future where everyone can live independently and with pride! #SocialEnterprise #SocialJustice #SocialImpact #SmallBusiness #BusinessStrategy
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NILP would like you to read a good blog from the Institute on Disability from the University of New Hampshire titled, "5 People Extrememely Important to the Disability Rights Movement" that relates well to the 34th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this month. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eC-SysgQ #ADA #DisabilityRights
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