At Life's WORC, we celebrate #DisabilityPride all year long, but July is officially Disability Pride Month, honoring the history, achievements, and struggles of the disability community. July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, critical legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities. How will you celebrate?
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Self-advocacy is an important part of being a leader. We suggest starting with listening to Maria Town on Disability Matters to learn more about what is happening in the disability community today. Listen on-demand at https://lnkd.in/e3epX7Vh. #DisabilityMatters #AAPD #LeadOn
Today on Disability Matters Joyce welcomes back to the show, Maria Town, President & CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). As we continue commemorating the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 2024, Ms. Town will review the ways in which the AAPD works to uphold the ADA and fights for the rights of all people with disabilities. Be sure to tune into Disability Matters with Joyce Bender, every Tuesday, 2 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time, 11 AM Pacific https://lnkd.in/e3epX7Vh.
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Did you know? July is Disability Pride Month. While this is not recognized as a national holiday, July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation that opened the door to a more inclusive society. For some, Disability Pride Month is recognizing your disability and loving who you are for it; others celebrate the wins in learning to navigate their disability; or some show their support by just listening and elevating disabled voices. Take time this month to reflect, celebrate, and continue to uplift and include those with disabilities at work and in your community. #ADA #DisabilityPrideMonth #HRConsulting #DiversityAndInclusion
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Join WHC in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enacted on July 26, 1990, the ADA marked a crucial moment in the journey towards equality and inclusion. Challenges in accessibility and discrimination persist, especially in housing—a domain not directly covered by the ADA but protected under the Fair Housing Act to ensure reasonable accommodations and modifications for those with disabilities. This 2023 article from Open Communities details the significance of Disability Pride Month and the critical issue of housing discrimination still faced by many in the disability community: https://buff.ly/4bZ5UcA
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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. https://smpl.is/9dajw #strategicmanagementlogistics #sml #virtualassistance #supportservices #virtualassistant #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityawareness
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Disability Pride Month Celebrated in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was passed on July 26, 1990. The goal of Disability Pride Month is to promote inclusion (equal opportunities for those with disabilities), change views (challenge stereotypes about disabilities), and empower (help those with disabilities feel proud and advocate for their rights). Ways to celebrate: -Learn more about disability experiences and history - see our book recommendations in this post. -Encourage inclusive practices. -Support disability-owned businesses. -Advocate for better accessibility. -Encourage inclusive practices.
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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. https://smpl.is/9dajv #strategicmanagementlogistics #sml #virtualassistance #supportservices #virtualassistant #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityawareness
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The Human Rights Model of Disability asserts that disability is part of human diversity and should be respected. It advocates for the equal rights of people with disabilities, emphasising inclusion and the protection of their dignity and rights as integral members of society. We will be hearing important insights from Disability Thought Leaders Pouya Farbod Sam Paior JP, MAICD and Damien Porter during Empower, Equip, Include.
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Did you know that July is #DisabilityPrideMonth? Disability Pride Day was first held in 1990 following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA). 2015 marked the first year that Disability Pride Month was officially celebrated! The Americans with Disabilities Act includes individuals with #addiction and people in #recovery from substances. It's important to remember that not all disabilities are inherently "visual". Practice being more inclusive to people with disabilities by: 🧠 Accept people with disabilities AS THEY ARE: They don't need you to "fix" or change them. 🧠 Educate yourself: Do research or read books on how to best support the disabled community. 🧠 Amplify disabled voices: Share content directly from the disabled community. Start thought-provoking conversations with people from the disabled community; learning directly from the source will give you better empathy and understanding than anywhere else. There are so many ways to flex your ally muscles during Disability Pride Month! 🔗 below is the source for this post. Read through to learn about more ways to become a stronger #ally 💚 #ElevateRecoveryCenters #recoverycenter #glenburnie #maryland #info
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Did you know that around 25% of Americans have a disability, making it the largest minority group in the country? Many disabilities are invisible, meaning you likely have colleagues or friends with disabilities you may not even be aware of. Regardless of your personal connection to disability, it's crucial to understand its rich history and current impact. Explore our latest blog by Taylor Anderson, one of our therapists in Bismarck, to delve into the significance of Disability Pride Month and learn how to celebrate and advocate effectively. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gW--UDNZ
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