👩🦼👨🦼 It's DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH! 👩🦽👨🦽 It has been described as a month to “accept and honour each person’s uniqueness” and “promote visibility and mainstream awareness” of positive pride felt by people with disabilities. It's not all doom and gloom - but it can often feel like that, especially when first diagnosed with a life-changing disability, or when we experience discrimination, whether intended or not. Got a disability? ♿ Drop in the comments what strengths that disability has given you or what you have achieved in spite of your disability! I'll start it off! Disability Pride Flag explained... The charcoal background: to represent those in the community who have been subjected to ableist violence, as well as representing protest in the community. The “band/road” shape: represents how disabled people face barriers and have to navigate their life according to them. The different colours in the shape represent the creativity in navigating life, and how the community is breaking free from authority. The colours: the colours represent the various experiences and needs (mental illness, developmental disability, invisible disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory disabilities) in the disabled community. #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #ParaAthlete #Paralympics #DiversityAndInclusion
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♿️ 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
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In our final video of the #PainAwarenessMonth, Heather S. Neff opens up about the societal barriers she faces as a person with multiple invisible disabilities. From the lack of understanding to the daily challenges, she shares her experience with honesty and resilience. Hear her as she emphasizes the importance of resources in creating a more inclusive world, hoping for more and better products that truly support people with invisible disabilities. As a proud disabled individual, she’s sharing her story to ensure voices like hers are heard. We all have a story to tell. Let Heather’s courage inspire you to share yours. Drop your thoughts/experiences in the comments! Together, we can make a difference and create a world that understands and supports everyone! #InvisibleDisabilities #BelieveInTheInvisible #DisabilityAdvocacy #SolvePainTogether #LeaveNoOneBehind Global Disability Inclusion, LLC | Disability:IN | Invisible Disabilities® Association | Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 | Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Australia & New Zealand | Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Nederland | BarrierBreak | Mission Accessibility | CREA | Chronic Pain Australia | CPI Chronic Pain Ireland | Global Disability Summit | Global Disability Innovation Hub
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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
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July is disability pride month, but I don’t strive to be proud of my disability. Instead, I strive for: - Acceptance - Connection - Understanding On most days, I am trying to accept that being autistic comes with strengths and challenges. I am not the problem - I exist within a system not built for me. When I struggle to connect, I remind myself that my brain doesn’t work the same as many neurotypical people, but it does work similarly to many other neurodiverse people. I am not alone. Most of all, I am trying to understand how my brain works and how to help others understand so that we can create workplaces and communities where we all thrive in whatever way that means to us. If you are disabled and feeling pride this month, amazing! If you are disabled and feeling anything but pride, that’s also okay. We're full humans. This month: - Listen to the full spectrum of disabled voices. - Respect the autonomy and agency of disabled people. - Unlearn the biases that tell us disabled people can either only be pitied or only be inspiring. And if you’re looking for a speaker this month to talk about disability inclusion, DM me. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion
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July is disability pride month, but I don’t strive to be proud of my disability. Instead, I strive for: - Acceptance - Connection - Understanding On most days, I am trying to accept that being autistic comes with strengths and challenges. I am not the problem - I exist within a system not built for me. When I struggle to connect, I remind myself that my brain doesn’t work the same as many neurotypical people, but it does work similarly to many other neurodiverse people. I am not alone. Most of all, I am trying to understand how my brain works and how to help others understand so that we can create workplaces and communities where we all thrive in whatever way that means to us. If you are disabled and feeling pride this month, amazing! If you are disabled and feeling anything but pride, that’s also okay. We're full humans. This month: - Listen to the full spectrum of disabled voices. - Respect the autonomy and agency of disabled people. - Unlearn the biases that tell us disabled people can either only be pitied or only be inspiring. And if you’re looking for a speaker this month to talk about disability inclusion, DM me. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion
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Did you know? July is celebrated as Disability Pride Month? Why I am asking this is because there is a lack of representation as well as consideration towards “disability” as an issue. Disability Pride Month commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, the first legislation in the world to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, and access to services. That same year, Boston held its first pride march. Initially observed in the US, the month resonated globally, fostering solidarity within the disability community. This month is a time for people with disabilities to reflect on their journeys, acknowledging the barriers of inaccessibility, ableism, and discrimination they've overcome. Disability Pride Month is all about acceptance. It encourages us to accept it as one of many identities. It encourages everyone to engage with the disability community, learn its history, and bring disability into mainstream discussions beyond small communities and disabled people. #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #ADAAnniversary #DisabilityAwareness #RepresentationMatters #BreakingBarriers #CelebrateDiversity #EqualRights #DisabilityCommunity #OvercomingAbleism #DisabilityHistory #Solidarity #Acceptance #DisabilityIdentity
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♿ This month is Disability Pride Month, a time when we celebrate, raise awareness and amplify the voices of disabled individuals. 💼 Over 20% of the working-age population are recognised as disabled, with barely half of those being employed. 🚀 We must embrace systems that empower EVERY skilled job seeker, not just a select few, to excel in meaningful work. 📢 This DPM, let us use our platforms to raise our voices and share the experiences of the disabled community. ➡️ Want to stand out as an Employer of Choice for your DEI efforts? Link in the comment section. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DEI #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityPride _____ Alt text: Image promoting disability inclusion during Disability Pride Month, featuring text: 'You are not truly inclusive without ensuring everyone has access to your organisation.' Depicts five diverse individuals with various disabilities, emphasising the call for disability inclusion.
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Did you know? July is Disability Pride month. I know & love people with ADA-disabilities, some of whom would never want their employers to be aware of the disability despite it being a protected status. Follow Nate Shalev's advice - find some time this month to: - Listen to the full spectrum of disabled voices (I love being able to do this via platforms like LinkedIn!) - Respect the autonomy and agency of people with disabilities - Unlearn a bias that tells you that disabled people can be EITHER pitied OR admired, but not both, and nothing else. *Yes I altered Nate's words a bit to fit my own approach - please do read their words below! If you're curious why I phrased things differently, ask me :)
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July is disability pride month, but I don’t strive to be proud of my disability. Instead, I strive for: - Acceptance - Connection - Understanding On most days, I am trying to accept that being autistic comes with strengths and challenges. I am not the problem - I exist within a system not built for me. When I struggle to connect, I remind myself that my brain doesn’t work the same as many neurotypical people, but it does work similarly to many other neurodiverse people. I am not alone. Most of all, I am trying to understand how my brain works and how to help others understand so that we can create workplaces and communities where we all thrive in whatever way that means to us. If you are disabled and feeling pride this month, amazing! If you are disabled and feeling anything but pride, that’s also okay. We're full humans. This month: - Listen to the full spectrum of disabled voices. - Respect the autonomy and agency of disabled people. - Unlearn the biases that tell us disabled people can either only be pitied or only be inspiring. And if you’re looking for a speaker this month to talk about disability inclusion, DM me. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion
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🌟 Disability Pride Month is here! 🎉 In July, we celebrate the disabled community's accomplishments, self-acceptance and PRIDE. Why is it important? It challenges stigma, starts conversations on disability experiences and highlights the need for inclusion. A few thoughts for this month: ✨ Spend a day (or every day!) being unapologetically proud of who you are. Disabilities are something to embrace, not hide 🌈 ✨ You don't have to be disabled to join the celebration! This month is for all to honour human diversity and promote inclusion. ✨ Disability is a natural part of human experience. Recognising this allows us to build a more fairer world for everyone. Some key reminders for #DisabilityPrideMonth: 1️⃣ Disabled isn't a bad word - it's an identity to celebrate 💪 2️⃣ Disabled people are the experts on their own lives 3️⃣ Not all disabilities are visible - be mindful 4️⃣ Speak up about accessibility needs 5️⃣ Every disabled person is unique 6️⃣ Disability intersects all communities 7️⃣ Sharing experiences fosters awareness 8️⃣ Disabled people deserve autonomy Who's ready to show their #DisabilityPride?
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Disability Pride Month celebrates the contributions, achievements, and identities of people with disabilities. It’s a month dedicated to recognizing the diversity of the disability community, raising awareness about the challenges they face, and advocating for inclusion and accessibility. At Pequot Health Care, Disability Pride Month means: 1. Celebration of Diversity: Recognizing and honoring the unique experiences, talents, and perspectives of individuals with disabilities. 2. Raising Awareness: Educating the broader community about the realities of living with a disability, breaking down stereotypes, and fostering understanding. 3. Advocacy for Rights: Highlighting the ongoing fight for equal rights and accessibility, and the importance of policies that support the disability community. 4. Community and Solidarity: Providing a platform for individuals with disabilities to come together, share their stories, and support one another. 5. Empowerment and Visibility: Empowering people with disabilities to take pride in their identities and make their voices heard in all aspects of society. It’s a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and the ongoing work needed to create a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and participate fully. #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate #disabilitysupport Setu Vora, Christopher Manzi, Heather Angel Mars-Martins, Kim Morrone Pont, MBA, Leah Lozier, Jennifer Webb RPh, AE-C, Andrea Rosen, Stephen Demby, David LoPresti, Telly Demestihas Dr. John Grossomanides Mary Ellen Rydell, Tammy J Shawn-Wienke
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My disabilities are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Osteoarthritis (OA) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As much as they are a pain in the butt and I'd rather not have them, they have: ✅ Made me more empathetic to other people's varying needs ✅ Taught me to be patient ✅ Taught me to be more self-compassionate (still learning this!) ✅ Lead me into Diversity & Inclusion roles ✅ Made me eligible for para classification in rowing and lead me to competing at the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 ✅ Got 11 British Records on the Indoor Rower ✅ Diversified my personal support network with others who have similar struggles with their conditions, that I otherwise wouldn't have met ✅ Lead to me being involved in some exciting projects outside of my main role at Royal British Legion; namely being a LAB member with Every Body Moves, which occasionally results in involvement with ParalympicsGB ✅ Got me a free gym membership due to a lot of the above through Everyone Active - SLM Sporting Champions ✅ Maintain my Tickets For Troops membership post-Service because I was medically discharged! When life gives you lemons, make lemonade AND lemon drizzle cake!