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Your Contribution Doubled: Support Disability Justice Today! Vannet's resilience in the face of discrimination has inspired a movement for disability justice in Cambodia. 'I wanted to drop out of school because of the discrimination,' Vannet, advocate for women with disabilities in Cambodia recalled. Instead, she chose to lead and now helps women overcome similar barriers. Today, Vannet leads impactful initiatives designed to educate and support women, empowering them to fight discrimination and assert their independence. Through our #UnlockIndependence Appeal, you have the unique opportunity to support Vannet’s leadership. Every donation made during this appeal, up to £11,000, will be directly doubled by a generous group of donors. Join us in backing Vannet’s mission to foster disability justice in Cambodia. Your commitment is not just a donation—it's an investment in sustainable, community-led change. Donate today and see your impact doubled. Let's drive meaningful and lasting change together. Act now: https://lnkd.in/ddXvYgRD

Building a More Inclusive Future: Disability History Month at JD This Disability History Month, we’re focused on fostering a more inclusive environment at JD. We kicked off with a webinar with Inclusive Employers, for our colleagues on disability inclusion—covering structural, environmental, and team considerations. We’re also launching our new Inclusive Communications Resource, to help improve accessibility in our daily interactions. In partnership with the JD Foundation, we’re donating £5,000 to Family Fund, supporting families raising disabled or seriously ill children on a low income. https://lnkd.in/enCr6XYD #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Inclusion #Accessibility #JDCommunity

There's another Independence Day that we celebrate: July 26th. Thirty-four years ago, a second Independence Day was established on July 26. National Disability Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which expands the rights and prohibits discrimination of the disabled community. Even with the passing of the ADA, many people with disabilities still experience tremendous barriers to employment. Enter Goodwill. At Goodwill of Greater Washington, more than 250 team members have a disability. They are provided competitive wages, access to health and retirement benefits, a Caring Fund to address emergency needs, as well as RISE Coaches to help them navigate resources and systems to remove barriers to achieving success at work and beyond! In honor of National Disability Independence Day, please support Goodwill’s life-changing programs by making a one-time or recurring donation. This will give more neighbors with disabilities the freedom and independence to improve their lives. Make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eMuCPduJ #ADA #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #Community #Impact #Local #Nonprofit #GiveBack #GivingBack #WorkforceDevelopment

Slide ➡️ to learn the history and importance of #DisabilityPrideMonth. It's of utmost importance to create #awareness and draw attention to the ongoing fight for disability rights and the need for better accessibility. Find and support charities that improve the lives of people with disabilities under the "Nonprofits in Your Community" section on neddie.co.

At the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), we’re committed to breaking down the systemic barriers that individuals with learning disabilities face every day. But we need your help to continue this vital work. This GivingTuesday, you can be part of something bigger by supporting our efforts to: 1) Shape equitable policies that bring real, lasting change 2) Advance research and understanding to spark innovative solutions 3) Build coalitions of champions to lift up the voices of the neurodivergent community 4) Dismantle stigma and create more access and opportunity for all Whether you donate, raise awareness, or simply share our mission, your contribution will help create a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. https://ncld.co/4g1IXbF #GivingTuesday #Equity #Inclusion #LD #Neurodiversity

Despite the challenges that lie before our community, people with Down’s syndrome continue to show great capacity to thrive. Quality and quantity of lives have been steadily increasing due to improvements in education and healthcare. More can be done, but we do need your help and support to achieve our goals. To help us focus further research on areas that will benefit people with Trisomy 21, please consider making a donation at: Downs Syndrome Research Foundation Limited - Donate now https://lnkd.in/gcs5uxpj “Celebrated on 3 December around the world, IDPD mobilizes support for critical issues relating to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, promotes awareness-raising about disability issues and draws attention to the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society for all.” International Day of Persons with Disabilities #DSRFUK #DownSyndromeResearchFoundationUK #IDPWD #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #EqualAccess #AbilityNotDisability #RightsForAll #InclusionRevolution #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DiversityAndInclusion #DisabilityAwareness #DownSyndromeResearch #DownSyndromeAwareness #SupportDownSyndrome #InclusiveResearch #InnovationForInclusion #TogetherForDS #AdvancingDSResearch

The underemployment rate for young adults with disabilities is about 80%. These adults are so limited in the opportunities that are afforded to them, yet they have so much to offer the world if they are given a chance. The opportunity to work and earn a paycheck affords disabled adults the independence and feeling of accomplishment that we all crave. That's why bringing awareness to Disability Employment Awareness Month is so important in October, and all year round. We need to create a more inclusive and accessible world where disabled adults are given the chance to contribute. Where they can be seen, heard, and valued. And where they can participate in society, just like their non-disabled peers. Our mission as a nonprofit is to provide adults with disabilities meaningful, paid employment, and we know there are so many businesses and organizations out there doing similar work. This month, please support organizations like ours and help spread the word about why creating an inclusive workforce matters. If you're compelled to make a difference with us this month, we are grateful for donations of any amount that help further our mission. Thank you for championing inclusivity! https://lnkd.in/gFUcipJy #disabilityemployment #workplaceinclusion #supportnonprofits #inclusivitymatters #nonprofitorg

One in five children in the United States has a special health care need requiring more than routine health services, and one in four adults report having a disability. Despite these numbers, disability-related grants represent just 2% of total philanthropic giving. The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health (LPFCH) and the WITH Foundation (WITH) are committed to addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities and special health care needs, and to disability-inclusive philanthropy. These values led our foundations to jointly fund The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health (NAAAH) effort to foster effective transitions from pediatric to adult health care. LPFCH and WITH co-wrote a piece for Grantmakers In Health’s Views from the Field series to offer actionable guidance for how foundations can promote disability inclusion and highlight the NAAAH’s efforts as an example of disability-inclusive work that engages individuals with lived experience. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 “𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀”:  https://lnkd.in/gRqs6DyU

To kick off Learning Disability Week 2024, Sam Michael Wood and I made a short video for Friends 2 Friends, a local charity in Lichfield and Burton in Staffordshire that supports people with learning disabilities. This year's theme, "Do you see me?" focuses on being seen, heard, and valued. We spoke with the members to learn more about what this means to them. Please share this video to help spread awareness 🎥🎬 #LearningDisabilityWeek #learningdisabilities #learningdisability #learningdisabilityawareness #learningdisabilitiesawareness