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People with disabilities and their families here in Rathdown are really struggling to get the supports that they need. Our disability policy has been designed with the principles of the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in mind. It is a human rights based approach to disability, where we recognise that everybody in society has the right to participate, and that those people who have disabilities have additional barriers to participation. Therefore, as a State, we need to step in and make sure that participation can happen in all areas, including education, health, housing, and employment. Some of the things that we are proposing in this new policy are that we need to see a disability ombudsman and we need to see better payments to recognise the cost of disability. Everything we do around disability, we ensure is informed by disabled persons’ organisations. #Disability #DublinRathdown #SocDems #GE24

Today is the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I often hear "the ADA would never be passed today." This is unfortunately true. Instead of seeing bipartisan efforts to expand disability rights, we've seen efforts to roll back the ADA, from attempts to gut the ADA through the court system to legislation like HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, which passed the House of Representatives in 2018 with the support of Republicans and some Democrats. We need more disabled progressives who are working to expand disability rights as candidates, elected officials, and campaign staff, which is why Neal Carter and I co-founded Disability Victory last year. Although the ADA passed 34 years ago and has been critically important to securing our civil rights, it wasn't a magic wand. Disabled people face ableism and inaccessibility on the campaign trail and in the political arena. We are working to dismantle these barriers to empower more disabled people to lead. Calling all disabled progressives and allies: visit our newly revamped resources page to access our ever-growing library of accessible trainings and best practices at https://lnkd.in/eCxbqNmG. Please consider supporting our work! As a small organization that is still working to become sustainable while prioritizing accessibility, every single dollar makes a difference: https://lnkd.in/eqQdEKMy #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA #Accessibility

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

Join this free online Q&A session on Thursday 21st of March to have your questions about the #NDIS and the #NDISReview answered. Registrations are essential, so visit the post below to ensure you don't miss out. #autism #disability #neurodivergence #autismawareness

Moving to Arizona: A New Perspective on Disability Rights In this video, we explore how relocating from New Jersey to Arizona has transformed my view on disability rights and accessibility. Discover the advantages and ongoing challenges faced by the disabled community in Arizona compared to New Jersey. Join the discussion! #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #ArizonaLife #NewJerseyToArizona #DisabilityAwareness #ElderlyCare #CommunitySupport #FinancialStruggles #InclusionMatters #LifeTransitions

Whakamahia tō reo | Use your voice – the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is reviewing the Act and the Code. The Act sets out what HDC can do, including how complaints can be resolved, and the Code sets out people’s rights when using health and disability services. HDC wants to know how you think they can make the Act and the Code better in a public consultation which runs until 31 July 2024. Find out more, and have your say, at review.hdc.org.nz.

It is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! In honor of this month, Paul Aronsohn has written an essay highlighting the impact certain words have on the perceptions of people with disabilities in the workforce. As the Disability Movement continues, it is important to be intentional about the words used to advocate for people with disabilities! To read the article in its entirety, please go to the link below: https://lnkd.in/e_MjqiJJ #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #DisabilityEmployment #IDD #DisabilityAwareness

#HappeningNow: Marlene Sallo of the National Disability Rights Network and I discuss the systems that support and fail the disability community, and what a contemporary disability justice framework should look like at a time when one in four Americans have a disability. #OnWhatMatters We want this video to be accessible to the widest possible audience. For a fully accessible version with a transcript, please visit: https://lnkd.in/emtuzwrA #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA34

Hi LinkedIn community, it's Amal here from YLDS - Your Life Disability Support! 👋Today, I am opening the floor to you for an 'Ask Us Anything' about what we do, the NDIS, and how we support individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.   Whether you're curious about our personalised support plans, community engagement initiatives, or just want to know more about how we empower our participants, I'm here to answer your questions.   🔹 What we do at YLDS: ➡Provide tailored support services to meet individual needs. ➡Foster inclusive communities. ➡Empower participants to achieve their goals.   🔹 Why we do it: ➡We believe in the potential of every individual. ➡We are committed to creating a world where disability is seen as determination, not a limitation.   Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below or send me a direct message. Let’s have a great conversation and learn more about how we can make a difference together!   Visit us at YLDS - Your Life Disability Support for more information. Looking forward to your questions! https://bit.ly/YLDS #TuesdayTalk #AskMeAnything #DisabilitySupport #NDISProvider #Inclusion #Empowerment #YLDS #YourLifeDisabilitySupport

🌟 Embrace the future of disability policy in Australia! With a decade in the industry, we know its complexities. A new National Disability Strategy post-2024 is key. Reflect on past wins and areas for improvement. An independent review a decade ago highlighted progress and implementation gaps. Let's use this as a starting point for better policies. Draw strength from past and present leaders. Australia's commitment to supporting the disabled and marginalised shines globally. Let's work together for a brighter, inclusive future. #DisabilityPolicy #Australia 🌟