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Today is National Disability Independence Day and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on 26 July 1990. If you are an employer or designer, consider how accessible your business is to people with disabilities. The ADA empowers people with disabilities to stand up for their rights, too. Give shout outs to accessible businesses and organizations. Take a look at your workspace. Are there narrow doors and small bathroom stalls that need to be redesigned so that they are accessible to wheelchairs? Do the elevators have braille? Does your municipality have braille signs and audible crosswalks for the vision impaired? Is your website ADA accessible? Are you moving and making plans to move in the direction of Disability Independence for those who work with and visit your organization? Remember, not all disabilities are visible. We can all improve our accessibility and inclusiveness for those with physical, emotional, mental, and social disability challenges. Let's make a point of focusing on how we can begin today. #DisabilityIndependenceDay

Accessibility vs. Disability Justice: Beyond accommodations, DJ tackles systemic barriers for true equity! #DanceForAllAbilities #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityJustice #BlackDisability #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityInclusion #BlackAndDisabled #DisabilityPride #Ableism  . . . [Image Description: White Embraced Body logo in a circle, there is a heart attached to a curvy rope. In small text reads, “Healing Rooted in Magic. Embraced Body @embracedbody1."" Below white text reads, ""Understanding the difference between accessibility and Disability Justice is crucial; accessibility focuses on physical and technological accommodations, while Disability Justice addresses systemic barrier and inequality faced by disabled individuals, striving for broader societal inclusion and empowerment. While accessibility is essential, Disability Justice aims for deeper social transformation to ensure genuine equity and respect for people with disabilities."" Image is on a purple background with a peach border. Entire image is on a white background.]

National Disability Independence Day occurs every year on July 26, commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects people with disabilities from discrimination of all kinds. In the disability community, able-bodied people are referred to as “temporarily able-bodied” as a reminder that a disability can occur to anyone and anytime– especially later on in life. GLP Attorneys is proud to support clients with disabilities and advocate for their rights. On National Disability Independence Day, we encourage you to learn more about ADA and how you can break stigmas and barriers within your community. To learn more about ADA, follow this link: https://www.ada.gov/ #nationaldisabilityindependenceday #adaanniversary #disabilityrights #breakbarriers #enddiscrimination #personalinjurylaw #personalinjury #GLPAttorneys #inclusionmatters #accessforall #ableismawareness #disabilitypride #learnaboutada #supportdisabilityrights #inclusivity #equalopportunity #disabilityawareness #accessiblecommunity

Accessibility vs. Disability Justice: Beyond accommodations, DJ tackles systemic barriers for true equity! #DanceForAllAbilities #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityJustice #BlackDisability #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityInclusion #BlackAndDisabled #DisabilityPride #Ableism . . . [Image Description: White Embraced Body logo in a circle, there is a heart attached to a curvy rope. In small text reads, “Healing Rooted in Magic. Embraced Body @embracedbody1."" Below white text reads, ""Understanding the difference between accessibility and Disability Justice is crucial; accessibility focuses on physical and technological accommodations, while Disability Justice addresses systemic barrier and inequality faced by disabled individuals, striving for broader societal inclusion and empowerment. While accessibility is essential, Disability Justice aims for deeper social transformation to ensure genuine equity and respect for people with disabilities."" Image is on a purple background with a peach border. Entire image is on a white background.]

3 Things I learnt studying different Disabilities. As a disability advocate and activists. I spend so much time and resources learning about different disabilities. I read books, listen to Real LIFE people talk about their disabilities and how they are faring. This 3 stood out. 1. No 2 people with the same disability experience the same thing. Every disability experience is different in people because of the forms, the types, the person, the environment and alot of other reasons. 2. Every person with disability is an advocate for disability inclusion Who else is a better advocate for something you experience first hand? 3. Every Person with Disability as at one point experience discrimination. Even the best has experienced it. It happens either at home, in school, in their place of work or in Public. In-depth study of disability has made me realise that disability advocacy is more than talking about disability. It is - stopping the norms - changing perspectives - breaking myths and misconceptions and bringing a brighter and more inclusive world for persons with disabilities. #adeotifadekemi #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveWorld

Tip 3: Ensure people with disabilities can access your services. Places where health services are offered should be accessible to all people. Programs and providers can partner with disabled people to examine the level of access and inclusion. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusionNetwork Image description: A dark blue image with text, NACDD is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Disability Inclusion Tip #3 Ensure people with disabilities can access your services. #DisabilityPrideMonth The Disability Inclusion Network logo. A light blue person using a wheelchair on a ramp icon and a light blue person using a white cane icon.

CIE celebrates Disability Pride Month!    #DisabilityPrideMonth is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society.   The Disability Pride Flag, initially designed in 2019 by Ann Magill, was created to encompass all disabilities. It was revised in 2021 with community input, and is now in the public domain.   The flag's five colors represent different types of disabilities. Red - physical disabilities Gold - neurodivergence White - invisible and undiagnosed disabilities Blue - psychiatric disabilities Green - sensory disabilities #inclusiveeconomy

Today is National Disability Independence Day! In the United States, July 26 marks the annual recognition of National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990. Introduced in 1988, the ADA builds on the progress of the Rehabilitation Act. July is a time to celebrate Disability Pride. Did you know 1 in 4 Americans identifies as disabled? Mental health conditions can be both a disability and a result of living with a disability. Globally, people with disabilities make up 15% of the population, representing all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. This month, we honor the identities, culture, and contributions of people with disabilities. Let's recognize that disability is a natural part of human diversity. While we've made progress, there is still more to do for true equality. Let's continue pushing for inclusion, accessibility, and support for all. #DisabilityPride #ADA #Inclusion #Accessibility #SupportForAll #MakeAnImpact

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Celebrated since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, it is primarily an opportunity for the disabled community -- which makes up 26% of the US population -- to take pride in who they are and the positive role they play in society. This is also an opportunity for those who do not identify as disabled to raise their own awareness around inclusivity and ableism. Disability Visibility, edited by Alice Wong, is a great collection of stories from across the broad spectrum of the disabled community if you're interested in learning more.                                               — With love, Laura . . . . Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Celebrated since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, it is primarily an opportunity for the disabled community -- which makes up 26% of the US population -- to take pride in who they are and the positive role they play in society. This is also an opportunity for those who do not identify as disabled to raise their own awareness around inclusivity and ableism. Disability Visibility, edited by Alice Wong, is a great collection of stories from across the broad spectrum of the disabled community if you're interested in learning more.                                               — With love, Laura . . . . #timelessestateplanning #legacyplanning #family #estateplanning #mylifematters #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Inclusivity #Ableism #Awareness #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #DisabilityVisibility #AliceWong #Community #Empowerment #Learning #Respect #Support #PositiveImpact #ADA #DisabilityAwareness

As healthcare educators, our training programs, simulations, and educational initiatives equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and sensitivity needed for exceptional care. This includes both clinical tactics and communication techniques like empowering teams with information about inclusive and respectful language. We believe this creates a more compassionate and equitable healthcare environment for all. This Disability Pride Month, we reflect on the importance of our words. Disability Pride celebrates the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities, encouraging us to see disability as a natural part of human diversity. Instead of saying "differently abled," embrace the term "disability." It’s not just about awareness—it’s about pride. Awareness is knowing disabilities exist; pride is recognizing and valuing those who live with them. For more guidance on respectful terminology, the Disability Language Style Guide from the National Center on Disability and Journalism is an excellent resource. Together, we can foster a more inclusive and respectful environment for all. #DisabilityPride #EquitableLanguage #MedEd #ClinEd #EquitableHealthcare #Disability #HealthcareEducator #Simulation #HealthcareSimulation International Disability Alliance American Association of People with Disabilities Little People of America, Inc. https://lnkd.in/ef-JeYV