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Today marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, establishing protections for people with disabilities in employment, government, and publicly funded spaces. At Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, researchers are committed to conducting impactful research that helps shape the policies, programs, and practices that advance these rights. Learn more about the anniversary of the ADA here: https://lnkd.in/gz-n8YsY

July is Disability Pride Month! On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Today, according to the ADA National Network, there are 54 million Americans living with a disability. Every July, we recognize Disability Pride Month by raising awareness, normalizing disability, reclaiming public visibility, and rejecting ableism. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02DSmnY0

I 100% agree. As a special education professional, special education is one of the most important indicators that help schools get funding, improve state report card grades, and many other things. While there is a large amount of pressure on schools to close the gap, make strides in improving students with disabilities test scores and get them prepared for life after high school. In my experience special education is the department that receives the LEAST amount of professional development within a school. The amount of time I have sat through PDs that have had no direct correlation between the PD and what I do is mind blowing. There is a huge underserved Market in special education.

Today, we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This landmark law paved the way for a more equitable, accessible, & inclusive 🌐. Learn how the ADA & similar laws worldwide protect people with disabilities & benefit society: https://lnkd.in/e_aYt_Cp.

💡 Are you passionate about supporting students with disabilities in higher education and beyond? Download the "Bridging the Gap Disability Services Career Services Playbook," co-authored with John Robinson from Our Ability! Learn how you can make a difference: https://hubs.ly/Q02tXyyc0

Have you read the latest blog from the Greater Green Bay Chamber? It was fun helping them write the blog in honor of National Disability Independence Day and on the anniversary of the signing of the American's with Disability Act. Read the blog below. #ADA #nationaldisabilityindependenceday

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your disability rights in employment, government services, and more. Get a detailed introduction to the ADA. Find out how it affects businesses and organizations and serves people with disabilities. https://t.gsu.edu/41FWEH1

In honor of National Disability Independence Day, we are highlighting VaryAbility. VaryAbility's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities with their employment goals while also connecting employers with skilled job seekers. Learn more about their journey by reading our blog: https://ow.ly/AT4J50SKo2Y

Got an answer? Dive into today's Question of the Day! Which of the following acts requires that public accommodations be made accessible to all people? A. The Americans with Disabilities Act B. The Fair Housing Accommodations Act C. The Federal Depositors Insurance Act D. The Labor Standards Act 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: A. The Americans with Disabilities Act 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

The 2024 Sonoma County Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities will once again be honoring businesses in our community which help to demonstrate the value inclusion of people with disabilities bring, not only to the community, but also the businesses themselves. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.” We will be honoring businesses which have made efforts to engage individuals with disabilities through partnerships with local non-profits and government programs, and Community Advocates who make training and reentering the workforce easier. We also honor the individuals with disabilities themselves, who show the value of being inclusive to the diversity that is Sonoma County. https://lnkd.in/gXK6SpEK