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July is Disability Pride Month! This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law passed in July 1990 that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life. From parking spots to website accessibility, these protections ensure fair and equitable accommodations. The inclusive disability pride flag, marked by five distinct colors, illustrates the many ways in which persons may experience a disability: - Green is for sensory disabilities. - Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities. - White stands for non-visible and undiagnosed disabilities. - Gold is for neurodiversity. - Red represents physical disabilities. The stripes are displayed on a faded charcoal black background, which commemorates and mourns disabled people who’ve died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, illnesses and other factors. According to Getty Images, less than 1% of ads represent people with disabilities. For those who are present, the visual emphasis is on their disability rather than authentic everyday living. How is your brand engaging the disabled community? To learn more about Disability Pride Month, click here: https://bit.ly/3VLmLtC #DisabilityPrideMonth #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #InclusiveMarketing

Join AbilityPath in celebrating Disability Pride Month to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. This July, we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a pivotal legislation that promoted inclusion in society. The theme for Disability Pride Month 2024, running from July 1–31, is "We Want a Life Like Yours". This theme, created by The Arc's National Council of Self-Advocates, highlights the desire for equal opportunities and acceptance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let's come together to support and empower the disability community. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #WeWantALifeLikeYours 🌟🌈👏 One of the most important ways to celebrate this month is by hiring individuals with disabilities. Right now, 85% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed. Research shows that disability inclusion is a proven good business decision. To learn more about how to partner with AbilityPath to hire individuals with developmental disabilities, visit https://bit.ly/3KVUpYu

Tip 1: Know how to identify people with disabilities in your community. Many population health surveys use the six standard disability questions to identify disabled people.https://ow.ly/NVk050SsSeN These questions can also be used to help you identify people who need accommodations. For example, these questions can be incorporated into your State’s National Quitline to identify people with disabilities and any accommodations needed for tobacco cessation. Learn more about the health status of people with disabilities in your state here https://ow.ly/NJqW50SsSeM #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusionNetwork Image description: A dark blue image with text, NACDD is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Disability Inclusion Tip #1 Know how to identify people with disabilities in your community. #DisabilityPrideMonth The Disability Inclusion Network logo. A light blue magnifying glass icon and a light blue screening list icon.

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. One way you can honor Disability Pride Month is to hire people with disabilities. Right now, 85% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed. Many of them want to work and have skills to contribute. Among those who are employed, people with IDD are working fewer than 13 hours a week on average and less than one-fifth of them are getting workplace benefits. But research shows that disability inclusion is a proven good business decision. And here's what the Disability Month flag's colors symbolize, in order of appearance from top to bottom: > Green is for sensory disabilities. > Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities. > White stands for non-visible and undiagnosed disabilities. > Gold is for neurodiversity. > Red represents physical disabilities. The stripes are displayed on a faded charcoal black background which commemorates and mourns disabled people who’ve died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, rebellion, illness and eugenics. The dark background also represents rage and protest against the mistreatment of the disabled community. #disabilitypride #disabilitypridemonth

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month is all about celebrating and honouring each person’s unique qualities. It aims to promote visibility and raise awareness, showcasing the positive pride that people with disabilities feel. The flag has vibrant colours to symbolise the various experiences and needs within the disabled community, such as invisible disabilities, sensory disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. The band shape of the colours represents the barriers disabled people face and have to navigate through. In order of appearance from bottom to top: 🔴 Red represents physical disabilities. 🟡 Gold represents neurodiversity. 🤍 White stands for non-visible and undiagnosed disabilities. 🔵 Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities, including mental illness, anxiety and depression. 🟢 Green stands for sensory disabilities, including deafness, blindness, audio processing disorder and all other sensory disabilities. 🩶 The charcoal background is to represent people in the community who have experienced ableism and is to protest against this. What colour do you identify with? #DisabilityPrideMonth #SelectPrideMonth #InclusionForAll #EqualityMatters #AccessibilityForAll

July is Disability Pride Month! 🩶🩷💛🤍🩵💚🩶 Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July, the month the ADA was signed into law in 1990. It is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, & diverse experiences of people with disabilities — one of many communities that has been marginalized in our country. Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in California has a disability? People with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity compared to those without disabilities. Barriers such as lack of accessible transportation, higher medical costs, and discrimination in employment all contribute to this disparity. In July and always, let us honor and celebrate people with physical disabilities, emotional and psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodivergence, and any invisible or not-yet-diagnosed disabilities. Let us work together to create a safe, accessible, and hunger-free future for everyone. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #EndHunger

Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Let’s celebrate this year-round by employing individuals with disabilities. In case you didn’t know, we're a public communications program that connects Californians with disabilities to get the tools they need to succeed – all at no cost to those who qualify. 🌟 Fill out the form at caconnect.org/apply to get started! 🔗 #CaliforniaConnect #Accessibility #Telecommunications #Equipment #Services #CommunicateYourWay #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityRights #CommunitySupport #EqualityForAll #InclusiveCalifornia #AccessibleServices #CommunicationEquality #AssistiveTechnology #CaliforniaServices [Image Description: A black man in a white suit with a brown necktie, wearing black eyeglasses is having a video conversation while doing sign language. On the upper left is a yellow banner with blue text that states: “#NDEAM Employ Individuals with Disabilities”. Beside is a blue banner that features the California Connect logo, its slogan "Communicate Your Way," the website "CAConnect.org," and the phone number "1-800-806-1191. On the bottom is a white banner with the hashtag “#NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth”.]

It's Disability Pride Month! 🎉 At the start of each month, I ask everyone at TT1st what is happening in the world that we should be celebrating. This morning they quickly pointed me in the direction of Disability Pride Month. Every July (since 2015 in the UK), we celebrate Disability Pride Month. This international event raises awareness about disabilities, encourages positive conversations, and honours the incredible diversity of the disabled community. One in five people in the UK has a disability. These disabilities can affect people in many ways, and the Disability Pride Flag beautifully reflects that variety. Here's a quick breakdown of the flag's colours: Red: Symbolises physical disabilities. Gold: Represents neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD. White: Stands for invisible and undiagnosed disabilities. Blue: Represents mental health conditions. Green: Symbolises sensory disabilities. Designed by Ann Magill in 2019, the flag's diagonal stripes represent how disabled people break through barriers in society. It's a reminder of the importance of inclusion and a celebration of the amazing contributions of the disabled community. Check out the link to the disabled people manifesto, it's what the 14 million disabled people in the UK would like from our next government: https://lnkd.in/e4z_eUS3 Have a great week everyone! #disabilitypride #disability #occupationaltherapy #accessibility #inclusion

By now I hope you all know that July is Disability Pride Month? #DisabilityPrideMonth But you might not be aware of the flag that represents the disability community, which of course has very special meaning (please see image): 💚 Green represents sensory disabilities 💙 Blue represents physiological disabilities/mental health 🤍 White represents non-visible/undiagnosed disabilities 💛 Gold represents neurodiversity ❤️ Red represents physical disabilities 🖤 And the faded black background represents mourning for those who have suffered as a consequence of ableist violence and ableist abuse victims, the anger and mourning over the eugenics and the neglect that disabled people have to fight against for generations. The stripes represent solidarity within our community. They are angled diagonally to represent the cutting across of disability barriers. The flag is a rectangle to represent the straight walls, floors and ceilings that still keep disabled people isolated. Disability is a significant identity that defines how we experience the world. Yet people with disabilities have been marginalized and misunderstood for generations. Throughout the remainder of July, I encourage to ask questions and educate yourself a little more about the lived experiences of people with disability. Happy #DisabilityPride #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPrideFlag #Disability #PeopleOfDetermination ID: The image is a tile of the disability pride flag, faded black background with the colours green, blue, white gold and red in diagonal stripes from left to right, top to bottom. Text on the tile says: Disability Pride, @jessicasmith27

♿️ 4 Steps to Being an Effective Disability Ally 🦻🧠🦯 As we celebrate Disability Pride, let's focus on how to be a better ally. Here are four key steps to support the disability community: 1️⃣ Educate Yourself • Learn about different types of disabilities • Understand disability history and rights movements • Listen to diverse disability experiences and perspectives 2️⃣ Examine Your Biases • Reflect on your assumptions about disability • Recognize ableism in yourself and society • Be open to feedback and continuous learning 3️⃣ Speak Up and Take Action • Challenge ableist language and stereotypes • Advocate for accessibility and inclusion • Support disability-led organizations and initiatives 4️⃣ Amplify Disabled Voices • Promote disability representation in all areas • Support disabled colleagues and friends • Push for inclusive policies and practices Remember, allyship is an ongoing journey. Disability is a natural part of human diversity. How are you contributing to a more inclusive world for people with disabilities? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #DisabilityPride #Allyship #Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityRights