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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. https://smpl.is/9dajw #strategicmanagementlogistics #sml #virtualassistance #supportservices #virtualassistant #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityawareness

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. https://smpl.is/9dajv #strategicmanagementlogistics #sml #virtualassistance #supportservices #virtualassistant #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityawareness

On today's Flashback Friday, let's dive back into the discussion about disabilities. Our spotlight is on the Capitol Crawl event of 1990. The Capitol Crawl was a powerful demonstration by disability rights activists advocating for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On March 12, 1990, over 1,000 activists gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to protest the delay in passing the ADA, which aimed to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. Many activists left their wheelchairs and mobility aids behind and crawled up the steps of the Capitol Building to symbolize the barriers they faced and to highlight the urgency of passing the ADA. This event brought national attention to the disability rights movement and put pressure on lawmakers to act. It is credited with helping to push the ADA through Congress, which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA remains a landmark piece of legislation that has greatly improved accessibility and rights for people with disabilities in the United States. https://lnkd.in/e2snU9vc #genius #geniusiscommon #whatisyourwhy #leadership #diversity #belonging #positiveintelligence

#ThanksToTheADA #DisabilityIndependenceDay Today we celebrate Disability Independence Day, which marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. Thanks to the ADA, individuals with disabilities have greater access to opportunities, resources, and freedom to live independent lives. Let's continue to work towards a more inclusive and accessible society for all. #ThanksToTheADA #DisabilityIndependenceDay

Did you know? July is Disability Pride Month. While this is not recognized as a national holiday, July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation that opened the door to a more inclusive society. For some, Disability Pride Month is recognizing your disability and loving who you are for it; others celebrate the wins in learning to navigate their disability; or some show their support by just listening and elevating disabled voices. Take time this month to reflect, celebrate, and continue to uplift and include those with disabilities at work and in your community. #ADA #DisabilityPrideMonth #HRConsulting #DiversityAndInclusion

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Practice #DisabilityInclusion in your everyday life by making efforts to remove barriers for people with disabilities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities and desires. Discover more ways to incorporate disability inclusion here: https://bit.ly/3s8HSLH

Disability Pride Month occurs worldwide in July and has been celebrated in the UK since 2017, having originated in the United States to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. Senior associate Lauren Atkinson and paralegal Rosa Fattorini explain the importance of Disability Pride Month in this article. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezuyZfW8 #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month started in 1990, soon after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This month is dedicated to honoring the journeys, achievements, and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, whether those disabilities are visible or not. My Employment Options, as advocates of diversity and inclusion, remains dedicated to assisting job seekers with disabilities in securing meaningful employment, not just in July but throughout the year. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #InclusionMatters #ADA #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #RepresentationMatters

Tip 2 for Disability Pride Month: Understand disability rights laws and inclusive policies. Compliance with accessibility laws like the ADA and Section 504 is just the beginning. What organizational policies and practices do you have in place to promote inclusion? Regular inclusion training for staff, including people with disabilities on advisory groups and budgeting for inclusion are good examples of inclusive policies. Learn more at Commit to Inclusion – 9 Guidelines for Disability Inclusion: https://lnkd.in/gRmAsp4Z #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusionNetwork

Advisors: In honor of Disability Pride Month, here are some actionable tips for making your practice more inclusive to clients with disabilities. http://m.ct-inv.us/4dbZgRB #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusion