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𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! In October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of "Access and Equity" as this year's theme. It's an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of disabled individuals while also examining the various consequences of the Disability Divide and how it impacts opportunity in society. To learn more, read our blog at the link: https://lnkd.in/g4Rn_Gdt

July is Disability Pride Month! Together we honor the many contributions of people with disabilities to make this world a better place. Check out this article from The Arc to learn more about the history of Disability Pride: https://lnkd.in/gwKZV6rF

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! What does that mean, exactly? Check out SourceAmerica's infographics to learn more about why #TrueInclusionEqualsAll

To kick off disability pride month I’ve started a blog focusing on disability justice, the intersection of race and disability, and anti-oppression! My first post focuses on the history and everlasting need for disability inclusion. Please let me know what you think and if there are any topics you’re eager to read about! https://lnkd.in/gQu_w4US

Local business owners and hiring managers can participate #DisabilityPrideMonth by improving their disability inclusive hiring practices. Guess what, we can help!! All it takes is the willingness to have a conversation with us.

Shining the light on Disability Pride Month! July is a great month to highlight the empowering and important topic of Disability Pride Month. Use the link down below for more interesting information about Disability Pride Month and additional resources! https://lnkd.in/gtHNvuCT

Today is the International Day of People with a Disability, which aims to promote community awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disability. The ABC has released this quiz about ableism and disability discrimination, which provides 8 scenarios and asks how you might react. Awareness days can be valuable time to reflect on your behaviours and possible biases, and to spend a moment actively committing to dismantling barriers and championing inclusivity. https://lnkd.in/ev8K-mya

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AccessAndInclusion #DisabilityInclusion The best way to develop somethings is to build it in - not bolt it on! Think of accessibility at the beginning of projects - and have us involved 😁

Now is a great time to reflect on your accessibility efforts! This can include accessibility of physical and digital workspaces, events, and of your website and online platforms. How do you support your employees with disabilities? Are they represented in leadership? Do they have access to an ERG or BRG? Disability means different things within the community and cannot have a one size fits all approach. Society revolves around the able-bodied person and barriers are not always physical - they can include stimulation and psychological factors as well. As an individual with invisible disabilities, I do my best to advocate for myself and others both inside and outside of the workplace, while recognizing the privilege of not having appearent or visible disabilities. This means taking the time to design communications, meetings, and programs around the most disadvantages individuals so that when rolled out, it is inclusive with as many people as possible. How does your organization support and advocate for its disabled population? #disabilitypride #invisibledisabilities #Inclusion

This paper, from Bond Disability and Development Group, explores what it means to take an intersectional approach to disability inclusion. It unpacks how disability intersects with other identities to produce unique experiences of oppression. Read more: https://bit.ly/43bF91S