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Did You Know - 107 Diversity is not just about representation but also about equal participation and decision-making. Including people with disabilities in planning and decision-making processes can lead to more inclusive outcomes. Are you ensuring the voices of people with disabilities are heard and valued in the planning of your presentations and events? https://lnkd.in/eiQr4x3b #inclusiveSpeaking #inklusivComm #trulyConnect

What's inspiring to me about the impact of the #ADA over the last 34 years, is the fact that advances in technology and policy aimed at creating #equity for folks with disabilities end up creating better living, learning, and working conditions for everyone. When we design with the voices & needs of people who have been historically marginalized in mind, we create a better society period. #disabilityindependenceday #inclusion #accessibility #diversityequityinclusion #accessibletech https://lnkd.in/etSU9qtP

So important to advocate for inclusivity and accessibility everywhere, especially in the workplace.

The 2024 theme for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary is "Beyond Barriers". The theme celebrates the ADA's commitment to eliminating systemic, attitudinal, and physical obstacles. The 34th anniversary of the ADA will be celebrated on July 26, 2024 #ADA34 #BeyondBarriers #DisabilityPrideMonth #RemoveTheAsk #ChristmasInJuly #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #WeAreBillionStrong

When we talk about disability, we’re talking about identity and diversity. ⁠ ⁠ On #DisabilityAwarenessDay, let’s work together to make sure the world is as inclusive and welcoming for people with disabilities as it is for everyone else. ⁠ ⁠ Today is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was signed into law on July 26, 1990. July is a great time to learn more about and connect with people affected by the ADA. This historic legislation protects the rights of people with disabilities. Make sure to join the conversation this month to discover more about this important law.⁠ ⁠ #Inclusion #Equality #Accessibility

From the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs- "The world is currently experiencing several crises, and the upcoming United Nations conference on persons with disabilities is focused on rethinking how we can better include persons with disabilities to build a more resilient and equitable future. With over 1.3 billion persons with disabilities worldwide, this conference is of great importance to advance and protect their rights. Here are four things you should know about rethinking disability inclusion..." #AccessibilityInTheNews https://lnkd.in/g3jfqREC

Everyone, especially legal spaces, will usually hop on the bandwagon of inclusion discussions but they will absolutely ignore disability as a concept or as a topic for inclusion. (note, I said discussions, not actions, let's leave the actual implementation of changes with respect to race and gender etc. for another day or I'll explode) I don't think I've ever heard more eugenics thinking and than in legal spaces. An absolute, resolute, unwillingness to pretend disability exists. Or, seeing disability as a weakness or a moral failing. There is an unwillingness to accommodate. An unwillingness to acknowledge that disabled people out there, working and living and having messy or simple legal disputes just like everyone else. That they belong as clients and as members of the profession. 27% of Canadians over 15 have a disability. The legal profession has few disabled lawyers, as most are driven from practice - driven from even applying to law school in the first place. It's, frankly, gross. Inclusion discussions should include disabled people. Full stop. From a hiring perspective, firms miss out on talented, extraordinary lawyers who absolutely belong in this profession. From a client perspective, accommodation is essential. Disabled people also face increased access to justice barriers, across all types of law. We're well past the time when this reckoning needed to happen in legal spaces. Decades past. And now, post pandemic, accommodation discussions seem to somehow be getting worse? Saddening. Maddening. Anyway, shout out to Kadey Schultz, LL.B. LL.M. CRM who 100% always "gets it" and who is willing to go to bat for disabled people every day, inside her practice and out.

34 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. As we reflect on the progress we have made since the passage of the ADA, it is equally important to acknowledge that there are still systemic barriers that prevent the full realization of the promises in this legislation. For instance, many employers still have biases against hiring people with disabilities. This shows that we need to do more to create a society that’s more accessible and universal to everyone, including those with disabilities. #ADA34 #ThanksToADA #DisabilityInclusion #Diversity #Accessibility #Equity #DEIA #Disability #Neurodiversity

🚨 Call for Inputs on Human Rights and Disabilities! United Nations Human Rights has issued a call for inputs on Resolution 55/8 on the rights of persons with disabilities. This is a crucial opportunity to contribute to shaping policies and practices that uphold and enhance the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities globally. 📝 What’s Needed: Input and insights on how to best implement and advance the rights of persons with disabilities in various contexts. 📅 Deadline: Submit your contributions by 1 September 2024. For more information and to submit your inputs, visit https://lnkd.in/g4a3nJug #HumanRights #UN #HumanRightsCouncil #DisabilityInclusion

🤝 Celebrate diversity, champion inclusion! March marks National Development Disabilities Awareness Month, and we're here to support inclusivity. Let us manage your medical bills, so you can focus on creating a world that embraces and celebrates differences. 🌈 #DevelopmentDisabilitiesAwareness #InclusionMatters #AdvocateForDiversity #PatientSupport #MedicalBilling #IndependentPatientAdvocate #HealthcareAwareness