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The Americans With Disabilities Act has been empowering #DisabilityInclusion, Equality, and Accessibility since 1990 to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. 34 years later, we are not where we would like to be but we acknowledge and appreciate the progress. When we appreciate what we have, we open room for better things to come. To a more Inclusive, Accessible, and Equitable society that respects the rights of the disabled! #ADA  #ADA34 #ThanksToTheADA #ADAImpact #Accessibility  #Equality  #Inclusion #Disabilities   #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #RepresentationMatters #WhenYouSeeUsIncludeUs #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights Image Description: A white background graphic with The DivasWithDisabilities Logoi black font to the top left and text: ADA is 34 Today! As we honor its progress, let's continue to advocate for Disability Rights in employment, healthcare, transport, education, and access to private and public spaces open to the general public. #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights The text is in black font and the words honor, Disability Rights, access, and hashtag #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights are in red font.

Join us in conversation with Sanket, a young person with a #disability and an advocate for disability #rights. Contrary to common misconceptions, living with a disability does not equate to constant hardship and isolation - just like anyone else, individuals with disabilities have fulfilling #social lives. Sanket, hoping we can live in a more inclusive world, shares how #society often focuses on such misconceptions, rather than addressing the lack of #infrastructure. He contends enthusiastically, "It is not the disability that is stopping me. It is the infrastructure and the systems." Watch the Full Video Here: https://lnkd.in/d-8NxsXi Video Description: Sanket, a young South Asian person with a disability and an advocate for disability rights, dispels misconceptions about people with disabilities in this video. Seated in a wheelchair, with short hair, clear glasses, a dark teal round-neck T-shirt, and dark blue jeans, he speaks candidly in front of a backdrop featuring vibrant stacks of chairs and assorted books. He also shares how society may limit his support, rather than his disability itself. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility #Inclusion #wheelchair #chronicpain #mentalhealth #DiversityAndInclusion #UniversalDesign #DisabilityAdvocate #Differentnotless #DisabilityRights #SocialModelOfDisability

"Asking for disability rights" has never worked historically. Disabled activists of the past have had to fight for them. We will continue this fight ♥️🫶 and will probably never see the fruits of our labor in our lifetime. Teach Disability History tee: https://lnkd.in/gcR8WJEe [Video Description: A video of Erin CEO and Founder of Claiming Disability wearing a stone blue Teach Disability History Claiming Disability with a blue butterfly 🦋 on resting on the tee. Erin is using her pink walker with blonde hair and makeup with multiple pictures of different protests from the disability rights movement like the Gallaudet University protest for a deaf president, multiple pictures from the 504 Sit Ins including help fromthe BlackPanthers, and Accessible Transportation protests & the Capitol Crawl of 1990 leading to the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with yellow texts that reads Teach Disability History + asking for Disability Rights has never worked we had to fight for them + continue to] #DisabilityPrideMonth #TeachDisabilityHistory #Disability #DisabilityActivism #DisabilityRights

I often ask myself why I #TeachDisabilityHistory because it's MEANINGFUL (at least to me and several other disabled activists who are still advocating for #DisabilityRights to this day. Join Disability Rights Icon Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and myself for an in depth discussion of the #CapitolCrawl this Tuesday on the #Anniversary on Instagram at 1pmcst/2pmest/ 11ampst https://lnkd.in/g7RrCgXN [Video Description: A clip of the Capitol of 1990 from the Oscar-Nominated Documentary #CripCamp This video covers part of the Wheels of Justice rally and then the Capitol Crawl that took place on the west (Mall) side steps of the US Capitol March 12, 1990. This action, in which hundreds of people with disabilities took part, was done to push the Congress to move forward on the landmark civil rights bill, the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA. The ADA had stalled in Congress and the disability community rose up to say enough is enough. It was part of a several day action by ADAPT to move Congress to act. It was also the culmination of a massive national grassroots effort by organizations and individuals from every state and territory in the nation to call for an end to discrimination based on disability. It symbolized the struggle people with disabilities faced in dealing with the society's discrimination, and the strength and perseverance of people with disabilities in facing these obstacles. It features Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins as an 8 year old disabled girl with an FDR bandana and several other disabled activists climbing the Capitol steps along with a video of Erin CEO and Founder of Claiming Disability with pink and blonde hair and Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her mother Cynthia now discussing the Capitol Crawl of 1990 there's red texts that says the The Capitol Crawl of 1990 with blue and white texts that reads Join Erin Noon Kay Claiming Disability and Disability Rights Icon Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins on March 12th] Anniversary #CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights #TeachDisabilityHistory #CripCamp #CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth #InternationalWomensDay

The monumental Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed 34 years ago today, establishing civil rights for people with disabilities. At the signing pictured here, President Bush famously stated, "Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down." Join us today in celebration of this moment, along with all of the incredible dedication and hard work that it took to get there. Pictured here with President Bush from L-to-R: Reverend Harold Wilke, Evan Kemp (Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), Sandra Parrino (Chairwoman of the National Council on Disability), and Justin Dart Jr., Chair of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, and widely regarded as "the father of the ADA” and “the godfather of the disability rights movement." Visionaries and self-advocates worked tirelessly to fight stigmas and discrimination, securing the passage of the ADA. By pushing the limit and breaking boundaries, the ideals & effects of the independent living movement were felt far and wide on this day in 1990, an absolute paramount moment in disability history. Photo courtesy of the incomparable Tom Olin, photographer who has documented the disability rights movement since 1984 (www.tomolincollection.com) #ThanksToTheADA #ADA34 #TransitionalPathsToIndependentLiving #TRPIL #WashingtonPA #CenterforIndependentLiving #CIL #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #DisabilityCommunity #Disability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA

Disability inclusion is a crucial part of building a more equitable society. We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their abilities. Here are some simple steps we can each take to promote disability inclusion in our communities: 💚 Educate ourselves: Take the time to learn about disability issues and the experiences of people with disabilities. This can help us understand the barriers they face and how we can be more inclusive. 💚 Challenge ableism: Speak out against ableism whenever you encounter it. Ableism is the discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, and it can take many forms. By challenging ableism, we can help create a more inclusive society. 💚 Support disability-led organisations: There are many organisations run by and for people with disabilities that are working to promote inclusion and equality. 💚 Consider supporting these organisations with your time, money, or other resources. 💚 Be an ally: If you don't have a disability yourself, you can still be an ally to people with disabilities. This means listening to their experiences, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their rights and needs. ❤️ Let's work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone! Attend our Interagency Meeting online the first Tuesday of the month and join the discussion. Book now at https://www.wholewarriornetwork/events #ndisnetwork #wholewarriornetwork #event #interagencymeeting #inclusion #ndis #royalcommission #prejudice #discrimination #humanrights #disabilityrights #love

"To date, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the subsequent ADA Amendments Act (2008) are the movement’s greatest legal achievements." Learn more about the history of the Disability Rights movement from the National Park Service here: https://lnkd.in/gR2p9uX This article is part of the Telling All Americans’ Stories Disability History Series. #ADA34 #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityPrideMonth

Disability inclusion is a crucial part of building a more equitable society. We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their abilities. Here are some simple steps we can each take to promote disability inclusion in our communities: 💚 Educate ourselves: Take the time to learn about disability issues and the experiences of people with disabilities. This can help us understand the barriers they face and how we can be more inclusive. 💚 Challenge ableism: Speak out against ableism whenever you encounter it. Ableism is the discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, and it can take many forms. By challenging ableism, we can help create a more inclusive society. 💚 Support disability-led organisations: There are many organisations run by and for people with disabilities that are working to promote inclusion and equality. 💚 Consider supporting these organisations with your time, money, or other resources. 💚 Be an ally: If you don't have a disability yourself, you can still be an ally to people with disabilities. This means listening to their experiences, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their rights and needs. ❤️ Let's work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone! Attend our Interagency Meeting online the first Tuesday of the month and join the discussion. Book now at https://www.wholewarriornetwork/events #ndisnetwork #wholewarriornetwork #event #interagencymeeting #inclusion #ndis #royalcommission #prejudice #discrimination #humanrights #disabilityrights #love

Disability inclusion is a crucial part of building a more equitable society. We all have a role to play in creating a world where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of their abilities. Here are some simple steps we can each take to promote disability inclusion in our communities: 💚 Educate ourselves: Take the time to learn about disability issues and the experiences of people with disabilities. This can help us understand the barriers they face and how we can be more inclusive. 💚 Challenge ableism: Speak out against ableism whenever you encounter it. Ableism is the discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, and it can take many forms. By challenging ableism, we can help create a more inclusive society. 💚 Support disability-led organisations: There are many organisations run by and for people with disabilities that are working to promote inclusion and equality. 💚 Consider supporting these organisations with your time, money, or other resources. 💚 Be an ally: If you don't have a disability yourself, you can still be an ally to people with disabilities. This means listening to their experiences, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their rights and needs. ❤️ Let's work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone! Attend our Interagency Meeting online the first Tuesday of the month and join the discussion. Book now at https://www.wholewarriornetwork/events #ndisnetwork #wholewarriornetwork #event #interagencymeeting #inclusion #ndis #royalcommission #prejudice #discrimination #humanrights #disabilityrights #love

I often ask myself why I #TeachDisabilityHistory because it's MEANINGFUL (at least to me and several other disabled activists who are still advocating for #DisabilityRights to this day. Join Disability Rights Icon Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and myself for an in depth discussion of the #CapitolCrawl this Tuesday on the #Anniversary on Instagram at 1pmcst/2pmest/ 11ampst https://lnkd.in/gTBPsbp7 [Video Description: A clip of the Capitol of 1990 from the Oscar-Nominated Documentary #CripCamp This video covers part of the Wheels of Justice rally and then the Capitol Crawl that took place on the west (Mall) side steps of the US Capitol March 12, 1990. This action, in which hundreds of people with disabilities took part, was done to push the Congress to move forward on the landmark civil rights bill, the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA. The ADA had stalled in Congress and the disability community rose up to say enough is enough. It was part of a several day action by ADAPT to move Congress to act. It was also the culmination of a massive national grassroots effort by organizations and individuals from every state and territory in the nation to call for an end to discrimination based on disability. It symbolized the struggle people with disabilities faced in dealing with the society's discrimination, and the strength and perseverance of people with disabilities in facing these obstacles. It features Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins as an 8 year old disabled girl with an FDR bandana and several other disabled activists climbing the Capitol steps along with a video of Erin CEO and Founder of Claiming Disability with pink and blonde hair and Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her mother Cynthia now discussing the Capitol Crawl of 1990 there's red texts that says the The Capitol Crawl of 1990 with blue and white texts that reads Join Erin Noon Kay Claiming Disability and Disability Rights Icon Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins on March 12th] Anniversary #CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights #TeachDisabilityHistory #CripCamp #CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth #InternationalWomensDay