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🌐 Help Expand Our Disability Resources Page! 🌐 We're on a mission to make VCU's Partnership for People with Disabilities an even richer hub of information and support. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and valuable resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, educators, and professionals across the board. But, to do this, we need your help! 🤝 We’re actively seeking: Educational websites Advocacy groups Technology tools Accessible leisure activities Employment resources Legal aid information Anything else you believe can make a difference! How You Can Contribute: Share a Resource: Got a website, tool, or organization in mind? Drop us a message or comment below. Spread the Word: Know someone with insights or resources that can help? Tag them or share this post in your network. Feedback is Gold: If you’ve used a resource that changed things for the better, tell us about your experience. Every suggestion helps us move a step closer to building a more inclusive and supportive community. Let's come together to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 🌍💙 View our Resource Page Here: https://lnkd.in/geKCgTgF #DisabilityResources #Inclusion #Accessibility #CommunitySupport #VCUPartnership

Our mission at California Connect is clear - to provide resources that enable accessible communication for Californians with disabilities. Connect, communicate, and empower! Questions? Get in touch with us at CAconnect.org. #CaliforniaConnect #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusionMatters #CommunityEngagement #AccessibleLiving #CaliforniaCommunity #DisabilityRights #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityInclusion #CaliforniaAdvocacy #AccessForAll #Telecommunications #DDTP #EqualCommunication [Image Description: Text reads, "Our Mission, Support our community members' needs so they can live full and fulfilling lives without compromise. We work hard to ensure our consumers have access to multiple communication modalities that fit their unique lifestyles." California Connect's logo, with its' tagline "Communicate Your Way" is in the lower left corner. The background is navy blue with faded network lines.]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 34 years ago today, July 26. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. The Center for Disability Inclusion (CDI), a CMF partner organization, shares several resources to help advance disability inclusion in the workplace, mental health and support business strategies. Explore the Resources: https://lnkd.in/gWbktr_2 Several CMF members and CMF have signed the Disability Inclusion Pledge, which was developed by the Presidents’ Council of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum to advance disability inclusion across the philanthropic sector. The Disability Inclusion Pledge recognizes that ableism is a barrier to equity and inclusion. Foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations that have signed the pledge will commit to advancing systemic change within their organizations regarding disability inclusion. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gi6PMpxT   

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act #ADA. This historic civil rights legislation 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 ADA ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. As we celebrate how far we've come, I'm proud to share the launch of NJ's Disability Information Hub. The hub is a website organizing information about services NJ offers to support people with disabilities throughout their lifespan. This work is the result of 12 years by a remarkable team at the state led by Diana Maurone. The hub takes that information and presents it to you in an accessible format that is easy to understand and navigate. It also connects you to live Community Resource Specialists who can help answer questions and guide you to the services you need based on your individual circumstances. Please take a minute to watch the official launch below and be sure to visit the hub anytime at:nj.gov/disabilities #ADA35 #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #NJDisabilityHub #CivilRights #EqualOpportunities #CommunitySupport #DisabilityServices #AccessForAll #CelebrateDiversity #Empowerment #AccessibilityMatters #SupportForAll

Highlights from the African Disability Summit 2024: The inaugural day of the African Disability Summit 2024 marked a significant milestone in the intersection of disability advocacy and societal development. Over 200 professionals from various sectors including education, technology, and policymaking convened with a common goal: to forge pathways for more inclusive environments. Such gatherings are pivotal for exchanging knowledge, strategies, and practices that address the complex challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. As we continue these important discussions, the insights garnered here will undoubtedly influence policies and frameworks that support inclusivity at every level.

It's Disability Pride Month! Join us in celebrating diversity through disability. Learn from people with disabilities whose voices are loud and proud. You don't know what you don't know. One such person is Theo W. Braddy from the National Council on Independent Living. In the image below, he states: "Ableist ideas and beliefs affect people with disabilities in all aspects of life, including employment, healthcare, education, housing, transportation, etc. These ideas and beliefs create systems that discriminate and oppress people with disabilities." This quote originally appeared in Good Housekeeping in April 2024. How can YOU make a difference for people with disabilities today? #EastersealsWV #DisabilityPrideMonth #LearnSomethingNew

Meet Angel Ponce, Director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities! Today, we sat down with Angel to learn more about his mission to advocate for Houstonians with disabilities. Angel has dedicated years to ensuring that people with disabilities have the same rights and access to services as everyone else in Houston. Angel emphasizes the importance of inclusion in the workplace, reminding us that it starts with leadership. From adding alt text to social media posts to providing ASL interpreters at events, there are countless ways to make workplaces more accessible and inclusive. One common misconception he addresses is the belief that people with disabilities are incapable. But as Angel highlights, there are so many talented individuals with the skills and experience to succeed. It’s all about communication and seeing the person, not the disability. Let’s work together to break down barriers and create inclusive environments for everyone! Kimberly Blanchard, MS William McQueen Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Houston #DisabilityInclusion #WorkforceSolutions #Houston #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionInAction #WorkplaceInclusion #AltText #ASLInterpreter #EqualOpportunities #mopd #cohmopd

Did you know October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Let’s celebrate this year-round by employing individuals with disabilities. In case you didn’t know, we're a public communications program that connects Californians with disabilities to get the tools they need to succeed – all at no cost to those who qualify. 🌟 Fill out the form at caconnect.org/apply to get started! 🔗 #CaliforniaConnect #Accessibility #Telecommunications #Equipment #Services #CommunicateYourWay #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityRights #CommunitySupport #EqualityForAll #InclusiveCalifornia #AccessibleServices #CommunicationEquality #AssistiveTechnology #CaliforniaServices [Image Description: A black man in a white suit with a brown necktie, wearing black eyeglasses is having a video conversation while doing sign language. On the upper left is a yellow banner with blue text that states: “#NDEAM Employ Individuals with Disabilities”. Beside is a blue banner that features the California Connect logo, its slogan "Communicate Your Way," the website "CAConnect.org," and the phone number "1-800-806-1191. On the bottom is a white banner with the hashtag “#NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth”.]

Tip 1: Know how to identify people with disabilities in your community. Many population health surveys use the six standard disability questions to identify disabled people.https://ow.ly/NVk050SsSeN These questions can also be used to help you identify people who need accommodations. For example, these questions can be incorporated into your State’s National Quitline to identify people with disabilities and any accommodations needed for tobacco cessation. Learn more about the health status of people with disabilities in your state here https://ow.ly/NJqW50SsSeM #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusionNetwork Image description: A dark blue image with text, NACDD is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Disability Inclusion Tip #1 Know how to identify people with disabilities in your community. #DisabilityPrideMonth The Disability Inclusion Network logo. A light blue magnifying glass icon and a light blue screening list icon.

This is HOW you bridge the disability employment gap! And the best part? You can join for free 😎 Because for change to happen we need education, awareness and action - we need to bridge the disability employment gap across different cultures and companies by aligning practices with international standards and legal frameworks, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. And tomorrow's conversation will cover exactly that — how organisations can enhance their hiring and retention of people with disabilities. AND this conversation comes at the perfect time with it being #DisabilityPrideMonth and I am honored to represent the disability community in this important conversation as an ally 🙏🌈 If you’d like to learn more, join me and esteemed panelists, Martina Fuga @Stephanie Petersen (Christensen), Jessica Zweig Dr Shani Dhanda , Yasmin Keats and Amber Coleman-Mortley Our conversation will be streaming live on LinkedIn. I hope you'll join us, ask questions, and learn something new about empowered employment! (Link to join is in the comments) Head over to The Female Quotient to join the conversation on hiring and retaining employees with disabilities. RSVP to get an alert when the conversation goes live: https://buff.ly/3WzB5ad #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #EmpoweredEmployment #HiringForDiversity