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Have we made progress in the last 35 years…absolutely!  Individuals with Down Syndrome are living on their own, have meaningful employment and are contributing members of their communities. However, we have so much more to do! Educating communities about the value and contributions of people with Down Syndrome needs to be at the top of our list. I talk with people every day that still hold antiquated notions of people with Down Syndrome. And this must change. I encourage you to engage directly with individuals with Down Syndrome and other disabilities so you can experience their unique gifts and talents, volunteer with Special Olympics, church ministries and other organizations that include and support people with disabilities and help create a more inclusive and respectful environment for people with disabilities to contribute and thrive. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gBr_gQia. #disabilityisnotinability #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocacy #peoplefirstlanguage #morealikethandifferent 💙

Every social justice movement needs a set of principles to guide its actions and goals moving forward. When a movement is still new and developing, a set of principles is even more important in ensuring everyone who joins the movement, is on the same page. If you haven’t heard about the 10 Principles of Disability Justice (which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/gFvnkHrg), I was inspired by these principles and how we can apply them to the Neurodiversity Movement. You can find a further explanation of each principle in my book, We’re All Neurodiverse. Printable and downloadable version here: https://lnkd.in/gsJEK3vA #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityMovement #Neurodivergent #NeuroInclusion #NeurodiversityInclusion

https://lnkd.in/ed5r5gWs LET'S TALK REAL TALK SHOW on PARENTAL ALIENATION and Disability Rights with Joan Kloth-Zanard . Parental Alienation is child psychological abuse inflicted by the family court system profiting on our children worldwide enabling the alienating parent to punish the targeted parent further. Judge's and alienating lawyers need to be educated on the damages they have inflicted on both the loving parent and child relationship which is a serious health problem globally. Raising awareness for mental health and addictions recovery due to domestic violence and parental alienation.

https://lnkd.in/ed5r5gWs LET'S TALK REAL TALK SHOW on PARENTAL ALIENATION and Disability Rights with Joan Kloth-Zanard . Parental Alienation is child psychological abuse inflicted by the family court system profiting on our children worldwide enabling the alienating parent to punish the targeted parent further. Judge's and alienating lawyers need to be educated on the damages they have inflicted on both the loving parent and child relationship which is a serious health problem globally. Raising awareness for mental health and addictions recovery due to domestic violence and parental alienation.

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🌟 Get ready for our Connect and Engage series spotlighting the Disability Support Service! 🌈🤝 This week, we have Kevin ready to answer the question: **What is the Disability Support Service?** Over the next few weeks, we’ll tackle your most pressing FAQs, so keep an eye out for valuable insights and tips! Have more questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out at disability.midlands@tus.ie for more information. Let’s learn and grow together! 💬✨ #ConnectAndEngage #DisabilitySupport #FAQs Kevin Pakenham

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and Jacob, my brother-in-law, is one of the many reasons I advocate for life 💗 I’ve known Jacob practically my whole life, and he never fails to bring a smile to my face. He’s the kind of person who keeps me on my toes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Let’s continue to fight for what we believe in and love, making our community stronger every day! #DevelopmentalDisabilityAwarenessMonth

As intellectual disability care services, your mission should extend beyond mere survival... It's about nurturing resilience in every individual we serve so that they thrive and continue to be empowered! Resilience is the dynamic interplay of inner strength and external support systems. One crucial external source? Support networks. Yet, distance often separates our individuals from their loved ones, limiting access to these vital networks. But fear not—where physical distance exists, we can bridge the gap with emotional connection and community bonds. Swipe through these slides to learn how to create robust support networks within your care services, empowering each individual to thrive! #resilience #careservice #disabilityservice #disabilitysupport #intellectualdisability

July is #MentalHealthLiberationMonth, but it’s also #DisabilityPrideMonth! There is no mental health liberation without Disability Pride! Disability Pride initially started as a day of celebration in 1990—the year that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed. Disabilities can be physical, mental, and often invisible. Let’s honor all of our experiences and fight for a world where our bodies and minds are valued and supported. Activists Pictured: #StaceyMilbern, Andraea LaVant, Leah Piepzna-Samarasinha, Eddie Ndopu #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityJustice #HealingJustice #MentalHealthLiberationMonth #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

We believe that lived experienced has been left out for too long in disability, inclusion, health and wellbeing services, programs and policies. We are here to close that gap, and ensure that disabled people are the centre of our service. We do this by creating a lived-experience only team who provide services and education that is based on personal as well as professional experience. As disabled people, we know best what works and what doesn't. Our clients are the experts in their life and body. We are here to help. Find out how on kultivate.au. #DisabilityJustice #DiversityAndInclusion #AntiOppression #LivedExperience #BeyondCoDesign #DisabledHealthcare #LivedExperienceProfessionals #MentalHealth #Psychology [ID: Pink text on green background reading: "We provide wellbeing, equity and inclusion support and education that is lived-experience based and rooted in disability justice and an anti-oppression approach. - Kultivate's purpose. Above this is black text with the Kultivate logo. on the right of the green block is a pink stripe.]