Today, Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, marks World Disability Day, a global observance dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people with disabilities. World Disability Day serves as an important reminder to challenge barriers, both physical and societal, that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in all aspects of life. It’s a day to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and to call for greater accessibility, inclusion, and opportunities for everyone. At Bradbury Fields, where we support individuals living with sight loss, we understand first-hand the profound impact that visual impairment can have on independence, self-confidence, and daily life; so for us, this day holds particular significance. Our team are deeply committed to empowering individuals with sight loss to achieve independence and realise their potential. Our work goes beyond simply providing support; we encourage and help individuals build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Whether it’s through assistive technology, mobility training, or emotional support, we strive to create an environment where people affected by sight loss are empowered to reach their goals—whether personal, social, or professional. By observing World Disability Day, we reaffirm our commitment to encouraging a society that recognizes the value and potential of people with disabilities. It is a reminder that with the right support, inclusive practices, and a focus on abilities rather than limitations, every person has the potential to thrive. At Bradbury Fields, we will continue to champion the rights of people with visual impairments, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to live independent, fulfilling lives, today, on World Disability Day, and all other days!
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Extend Your Awareness: Empower People with Disabilities Beyond National Disability Month As we embrace National Disability Month every March, it's imperative to remember that awareness and inclusion shouldn't be confined to just one month of the year. People with disabilities are an integral part of our communities every day, every month, and every year. As a community, it's our responsibility to ensure their voices are heard, their needs are met, and their talents are recognized year-round. Understanding and empathy are essential in creating an inclusive environment for everyone. By fostering a culture of awareness and acceptance, we not only empower individuals with disabilities but enrich our workplaces and society as a whole. Beyond simply acknowledging the challenges faced by people with disabilities, it's crucial to actively advocate for accessibility, accommodations, and equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Whether it's ensuring physical spaces are wheelchair accessible, providing assistive technologies in the workplace, or advocating for inclusive hiring practices, every action we take contributes to a more equitable world. So, who wants to commit to extending our awareness and support beyond National Disability Month? Comment "Inclusiveness" in the comments. Let's make inclusion a priority every day. Together, we can create a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute their unique talents. Join us in this mission of inclusivity. Take action today and every day to support people with disabilities in your community and workplace. Together, we can build a more accessible and equitable future for all. Let's make inclusion a daily commitment. Join TCI Works in extending awareness and support for people with disabilities beyond National Disability Month. #BeyondDisabilityMonth #InclusionMatters
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DVM Candidate at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2025. Co-founder of the RUSVM Deaf and Hard of Hearing Veterinary Students Club (DHHVS).
The world needs you ❤️🤟 I don't call my hearing loss a disability; it's my 'unique-ability'. I didn't get to celebrate Disability Pride Month at a festival this time around (clinical year is busy ya know), but I celebrate my 'unique-ability' all day every day 😊 Disability Pride Month celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the open, and rejecting shame and internalized ableism. It is a time for the disability community to come together, uplift, and amplify one another’s voices and be heard. Disability pride has been described as “accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity.” 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. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. Yet discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability. 2024 Theme: "We Want a Life Like Yours" This theme comes from The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates. It reflects the disability community’s dreams for life experiences that they are too often denied. There are many people with disabilities thriving as students, employees, leaders, engaged members of their communities and families, and more given a chance. Links: https://lnkd.in/dy9iBhMa https://lnkd.in/dhExvrdv https://lnkd.in/dfgmpmMk https://lnkd.in/dC2Dmz4S
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🩵 Celebrating Disability Pride Month! 🩵 Every July, Disability Pride Month shines a spotlight on the identities and cultures of people with disabilities, honouring their achievements, and acknowledging their struggles. Disability Pride Month is a time dedicated to shifting perspectives on disability, embracing it as a natural aspect of human diversity. It’s about amplifying visibility, breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and fostering a more inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 🦾 If you’re wondering ‘why July?,’ it's because July holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The ADA was a pivotal step in ensuring equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. Disabilities are not only physical and visible to others, but can also be mental and internal. It is important to recognize that while disabilities are an integral part of a person’s identity, it's not their only identity and it doesn't define a person. At Spare, we will be learning and celebrating Disability Pride through hosting a learning session in partnership with our event partner Wavy, called “Creating Inclusive Spaces - Disability & Mental Health Awareness,” with community practitioner and educator Maurice Wilkins. It's essential to acknowledge how transit and transportation technology significantly impact people with disabilities. By creating accessible and inclusive transportation options, we can enhance mobility, independence, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This aligns with Spare’s commitment to inclusivity and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to navigate their communities with dignity, ease and joy! 🚌 Additional resource to deepen our understanding on how transit and technology impact people with disabilities: ✨ https://lnkd.in/gzSxcpzD
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As Disability Pride Month ends, it's a great time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and diversity of people with disabilities. This month is all about raising awareness, promoting inclusivity, and amplifying the voices of those who live with disabilities. As we wrap up the month, it's important to highlight one of the biggest sources of pride for people with disabilities: employment. Work is more than just a paycheck; it’s a key part of someones identity and self-esteem. For individuals with disabilities, having a job is more than a chance to showcase their skills and talents, it's a way to build confidence and participate fully in their communities. The satisfaction from work is immeasurable, and it is essential to one's quality of life. Today, as Disability Pride Month comes to a close, I personally want to say a big thank you to everyone who supports employment for people with disabilities. Whether you’re a job coach, employment specialist, vocational rehabilitation counselor, community leader, a parent, friend (or cheerleader), or an employer committed to inclusive hiring, your work makes a huge difference in many lives. Your dedication to creating opportunities and removing barriers is key to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goals. By advocating for inclusive workplaces, offering personalized support, and pushing for equal opportunities (AND PAY), you are helping to build a society where everyone can thrive. As we move forward, let’s continue to carry the spirit of Disability Pride Month with us. Let’s work together to expand opportunities and dismantle stereotypes and misconceptions about disabilities. Portage County Works Best When We ALL Work!
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Today marks the start of Disability Pride Month! It is celebrated in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. Yet discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability. That’s why Northeast Arc – and other organizations – will be using July as an opportunity to show what is possible with inclusion. Visit the The Arc of the United States blog for more information on Disability Pride Month, including ways you can celebrate in your community: https://lnkd.in/gGcrBXz3 The colors you see in this graphic represent the Disability Pride Flag, which was designed by Ann Magill, a disabled woman and artist. The color and design of the flag are symbolic: The Charcoal Gray Field: A color of mourning and rage; for those who are victims of Ableist violence, and also rebellion and protest The Five Colors (White, Red, Gold, Blue, Green): The variety of needs and experiences (Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodivergence, psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities) The Parallel Stripes: Solidarity within the disability community and all its differences The Diagonal Band: “Cutting across” barriers that separate disabled people; creativity and light cutting through the darkness
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July is disability pride month. Not differently-abled month. Not special needs month. Not exceptionally-abled month. Disability. Numbers in Canada, USA and UK are all edging towards 30% of the population having a disability. Partially because aging population. Partially because of better health care. Edging up as more people get diagnoses that would have previously been overlooked (especially for women and anyone who isn’t white), and long COVID. Look around your neighbourhood, your classroom, your workplace. And ask yourself if you see disability, or if disabled people have been excluded from these spaces.
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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During this July month of Disability Pride, commit to one thing you're going to do to level up your disability awareness or disability inclusion efforts, be it at home or at work. A simple thing you can do? Read and share posts and articles like this one. #Disability #Diverseability #Inclusion #DisabilityPride
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Check out this video for some basic facts about disabilities, disability history, and being an advocate for people with disabilities!
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
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Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. ~ Verna Myers
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🎉 July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of people with disabilities. Whether it's advocating for accessible spaces, supporting inclusive policies, or simply learning more about the diverse experiences of those with disabilities, there's so much we can do to honor this important month. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? Disability Pride Month began in 1990, the same year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This month celebrates the diversity within the disability community, promotes visibility, and fosters a sense of pride among individuals with disabilities. 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲: 🧠 Learn and Share: Take time to educate yourself and others about the history and significance of the disability rights movement. 🤝 Support: Amplify the voices of disability advocates and support organizations that work towards disability rights. 🪞Reflect and Act: Reflect on how you can make your workplace more inclusive and accessible. Small changes can make a big difference! 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 👉 The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. 👉 Disability Pride is about accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Let's celebrate the achievements of the disability community and continue striving for a more inclusive world! 🌍💪 Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences on how you are celebrating Disability Pride Month in the comments below! 👇 #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll
July is Disability Pride Month held to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. I teamed up with Oladoyin, Gem Turner, and Sarah Todd Hammer, CPACC for a new episode of Smarter in Seconds all about disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization, disabilities may affect a person’s vision, hearing, mobility, cognition (thinking, memory, learning, understanding), behavior, mental health, communication, and more. A disability may make it more difficult to do certain activities. But tools like mobility aids and assistive technology can help make everyday life more accessible. A person could be born disabled or a disability could develop later in life. And some disabilities may be externally apparent but many more are considered to be ‘invisible disabilities' which is why it's so important to not make assumptions. While self-advocacy and inclusion efforts are helping to fight ableism, disabled people are still mistreated, discriminated against, isolated, and stigmatized because of ableism. And in the media disabilities are often mocked, stereotyped, and used as punchlines or plot devices. While other representations often reduce disabled people to objects of pity or what Stella Young coined as “inspiration porn.” “The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities” did not happen until 34 years ago with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation is the reason why July is commemorated as Disability Pride Month. It's crucial to support disabled people year-round but don't miss out on celebrating Disability Pride Month! #SmarterInSeconds
