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**𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚* ✅- *𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁: Despite physical challenges, the individual shows determination and initiative to earn a living. ✅- *𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: They adapt to their disability and find ways to overcome obstacles in the market. 👍🏻- *𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: The person demonstrates a skill or talent for creating or sourcing products to sell. ✌🏻- *𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: By selling products, they maintain autonomy and self-sufficiency. 👉🏻- *𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Engaging with customers and making sales can enhance self-esteem. 🤷- *𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: The market provides an opportunity for social interaction and connection with the community. ✌🏻- *𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: They may face physical barriers, stigma, or discrimination, requiring extra effort to succeed. 🤝- *𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Family, friends, or organizations may offer assistance, enabling their success. 🗣️- *𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The individual's determination and resilience inspire others, promoting a positive image of disability. 👶- 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Through entrepreneurship, they gain control over their life and finances. Remember, disabled individuals are capable of achieving great things, and their contributions should be valued and recognized! #DisabilityEmpowerment- #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityAwarenes #AbilityNotDisability

Did you know that 75% of blind and low vision individuals are unemployed? This isn’t due to a lack of skills, but rather a lack of awareness. Employers are missing out on an incredible pool of talent. It’s time to break down the barriers, educate, and open doors for all. Let’s shift the narrative and show the world what’s possible when we value ability over disability. Unlock Potential Seventy-five percent, they say, Of talents cast aside, In darkness, not by vision lost, But doors that won’t swing wide. Employers glance but do not see The skills that they forsake, For blindness isn’t weakness— It’s strength that’s yet to wake. We’ve learned to navigate the dark, To trust what others miss, To see the world in different ways, And turn our pain to bliss. Our hands, our minds, our hearts are sharp, We innovate, we fight— Each barrier we’ve had to break Has taught us how to light. Yet ignorance still builds the walls That block the chance to prove That what we bring to every task Could make the needle move. So open up your eyes, and see Beyond the cane or guide, The talents waiting to be freed, No more pushed to the side. It’s not just pity we need changed, But minds that dare to grow— For every door that’s opened wide Brings gifts you’ll come to know. The world is full of unseen strength, If you take time to learn, Unlock potential in us all, And see what we return. So let’s begin to educate, To open every gate, And show the skills you’ve missed so long Before it is too late. For seventy-five percent is more Than just a simple stat— It’s voices, lives, and futures lost— What could be worse than that? #TheBlindPoet #DisabilityInclusion #UnlockPotential #BlindAndCapable #75PercentUnemployment #SeeOurStrength #DiversityMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #AccessibilityMatters #ChangeTheNarrative #EducateEmployers #BlindTalent #BlindAndEmployed

Did you know that over 1.3 billion people globally are living with a disability? That's over 16% of the world’s population, controlling more than $1.9 trillion in annual disposable income. Creating with accessibility in mind means that you expand your customer base, tap into new markets, and ultimately, make more revenue for your business. 2022 Tory Burch Fellow and Making Space co-founder Keely Cat-Wells and Diversability® founder Tiffany A. Yu, MSc discussed actionable steps small business owners can take to make their companies accessible. Read their tips: https://lnkd.in/e__yNVJ9 #ToryBurchFellows

As government officials strive to enhance accessibility and embrace inclusivity, local governments encounter the significant hurdle of ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens. It's crucial for these governments to grasp the fundamentals of supporting diverse groups, yet the task of where to start can feel daunting. Understanding the variability in an individual's physical, cognitive, and mental ability is a great first step to ensuring all community members are being considered. This article aims to address all levels of ability within communities and outline the first steps governments can take in an effort to foster an inclusive community! https://lnkd.in/eFit5VNH – Follow GovPilot for the latest in government trends and technology and learn more about government management software at govpilot.com #civictech #govtech #government #governments #govpilot #govcloud #localgovernment #cloudstorage #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #constituents #constituentservices #mentalhealthawareness

Social work is all about helping people, but 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 goes beyond just individual needs. We all know race, gender, and socioeconomic status dramatically impact a person's life. The question is: How can we, as future social workers, address these intersectional factors that contribute to marginalization? Here are some key things to consider: 1️⃣ Unpack Your Biases: We all have them. Take unconscious bias trainings and actively challenge your own assumptions about race, gender, and class. 2️⃣ Empowerment Through Advocacy: Don't just treat symptoms, advocate for policy changes that address systemic inequities. 3️⃣ Community Collaboration: Partner with marginalized communities to understand their needs and co-create solutions. Social work is a powerful tool for positive change. By recognizing the complex web of factors that contribute to marginalization, we can become agents of social justice. If you're on your journey to becoming a social worker and you need support in passing your exam, I've got your back. Take a look at the resources I've created specifically for you here, https://lnkd.in/enPqQ58X. Send me a message to continue this conversation! #BlackSocialWorkers #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialWorkLife

We’re thrilled to introduce our Community Campaigns Panel at Rise4Disability Milton Keynes: "Making Employment Inclusive and Accessible for All." Join our panelists: Terri-Louise Brown, Paul White, Zoe Hilton-Webb, Gemma Bailey-Smith, and Luis Canto E Castro, as they share insights on creating inclusive workplaces and breaking down barriers to employment. This is your chance to share your thoughts in our open discussion—what barriers do you face in employment? The data we gather will help us lobby for policy changes that can make a real difference in accessibility and inclusion. Don't miss out! Register for your FREE ticket today and be part of the change: https://zurl.co/OBiG #InclusiveEmployment #DEI #EDI #WorkplaceAccessibility #Rise4Disability #RiseMiltonKeynes #MiltonKeynesEvents #AccessibilityMatters #CommunityCampaigns Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜 Talks With M.S. Image description: Headshots of the 5 panelists listed in the caption text, below the panel title: Making employment inclusive and accessible for all.

When setting up a social enterprise to employ people with disability, the first big challenge is finding a business to be in; more significant still, is getting that business up and running, as 8 out of 10 new businesses fail within their first 18 months. It is another level to find a business that will offer valued opportunities for a group of people, let alone just one individual. It’s another dimension to do all those things while providing support, training, workplace modification and work practice modifications for people with disability to participate meaningfully in that business.

NEW POST: Think work first: Julie Pointer expands on the recent Lords report about helping disabled young people thrive, by explaining more about how NDTi - National Development Team for Inclusion is increasing opportunities for supporting young adults with #SEND into work https://lnkd.in/eTN6jQXR

Why I Do What I Love, and What Makes Us Different From the Rest! First of all, when you buy a service from us, be it training, consultation, workshops, etc., you're not just paying the company X amount. You're doing so much more... 1. You're helping a wonderful girl, aka my daughter, with the support she needs—therapy, a wheelchair, education, etc. Being special needs, she requires this support. I also need to prepare a trust to support her when I'm no longer here. 2. You're creating jobs for people who are less likely to find work, like people like myself who are neurodivergent or have a disability. We try to hire people with lived experience. 3. You're contributing to a better local economy, as we strive to work locally with local people. 4. You're becoming part of the change, as we genuinely want to make an impact that helps everyone. 5. Our services make a difference and help, and they're informative and more. 6. You're supporting community impact. We use the money to support local events, groups, etc. - and also help them to become more inclusive. And much more... So feel free to reach out to see how we can help you become more inclusive! #SocialImpact #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #Neurodiversity #LocalBusiness #MakingADifference #CommunityImpact

The 2024 Neurodiversity Index Report is here. Head on over to https://lnkd.in/egjee9GR to read the report. Don't forget to sign up to the launch webinar with our CEO Prof. Amanda Kirby on Friday 15th March, 13:30-14:00 where we’ll unpack some of the key findings and trends from the report. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dFrD_vZP #Neurodiversity #Diversity #Inclusivity #NeurodiversityIndex #NeurodiversityWeek