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🌟 Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌟 At Australian Mentoring Services, we are proud to honor International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)—a day dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of all individuals with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: The Role of Innovation in Fueling an Accessible and Equitable World,” resonates deeply with our mission. Every day, we strive to create an environment where participants can thrive, achieve their goals, and live a life worth living. 💡 How we contribute to this vision: Providing tailored support that empowers independence and confidence. Building inclusive communities where everyone feels valued. Supporting innovation and growth to ensure participants reach their full potential. Let’s work together to create a world that celebrates abilities, embraces diversity, and ensures inclusion for all. 💜 To our participants, staff, families, and supporters—thank you for inspiring us every day to break barriers and champion inclusion. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPD2024 #InclusionMatters #AustralianMentoringServices #EmpowerThroughSupport

Celebrating 25 Years of Better Housing Choices! The Olmstead Decision’s impact on housing: * Live Where You Want: People with disabilities can choose to live in the communities instead of institutions. * Help at Home: Support services come to you, making it easier to live independently. * Fair Treatment: Olmstead and the ADA limit discrimination. They help  create communities where people with disabilities can live next to their friends and families without disabilities. We’ve made progress, but people with disabilities can still end up living in institutions. The main reason is because there are more supports available in institutions even though it is less costly to offer these services in the community.  Let's keep working for a more inclusive future where people can access the supports they need in their homes! To learn more about housing rights for people with disabilities, see this information: https://lnkd.in/eqG4Fbp3 #Olmstead25 #InclusionMatters #EducationEquality #CenterOnDisability

UN Summit of the Future: Recommendations for Young Persons with Disabilities By Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya, Country Regional Representative for Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities Executive Summary Young persons with disabilities (YPWD) face numerous challenges, including barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and social inclusion. As we move forward, it is essential to create a more inclusive and equitable world for YPWD, both in Britain and globally. This manifesto outlines key recommendations and a roadmap for addressing these challenges, ensuring that YPWD are empowered to lead fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to society. 1/3🧵 #GNYPWD Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities United Nations #unyouthoffice #YOUTHLEAD #Youth2030 Felipe Paullier Olivera #COSP17 #Youth4Peace

🌍 Celebrating the Strength of Abilities on International Day of Disabled Persons ♿✨ Today, on International Day of Disabled Persons, we come together to honor the incredible resilience, talent, and determination of people with disabilities worldwide. This day serves as a powerful reminder that disability is not a limitation—it’s an opportunity for growth, innovation, and understanding. 💙 While we acknowledge the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, we also celebrate the strength and courage that empower them to overcome barriers and inspire change in their communities. 🌟 Let’s use this day to amplify their voices, break down societal barriers, and create a world that is inclusive and accessible for everyone, regardless of their abilities. 💪 Through education, advocacy, and empathy, we can build a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and lead. Together, we can make inclusion a reality for all. 🌱 #InternationalDayOfDisabledPersons #InclusionForAll #BreakingBarriers #Empowerment #DisabilityAwareness #StrengthInUnity #AccessibilityForAll #DiversityMatters #CelebrateAbilities

💡Today marks International Day of People with Disabilities ! The 3rd of December was chosen in 1992, by the UN as the International Day of People with Disabilities and aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. 🙌 At Mr. Price, we take this day to celebrate and to renew our commitment of making Inclusivity an everyday goal.  Today we want to highlighting the incredible partnerships that help us foster inclusivity and empowerment on our workplace, like our collaboration with Rehab Group and the National Learning Network.  Together, we’re creating opportunities, empowering individuals, and building a community where everyone feels valued, safe and respected. 🌟 It's our ongoing pledge to continue to promote inclusivity, and celebrate the unique strengths each person brings to the table, and we hope you join us in anyway you can. #IDPwD #Inclusivity #Partnership #MrPriceIreland #RehabGroup #NationalLearningNetwork 🎥 Here are our colleagues, Edel, Patrick and Lynsey, speaking a bit about their personal experiences:

Yesterday was 3rd December. It was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🧑🦽. Known by this name, this day is only 17 years old. Twenty years ago the 3rd December would have been called the International Day of Disabled People 🦽🧑. In 2007 the UN changed the official name of the day to fall in line with the language of the UNCRPD, which had been adopted the year prior. If this day was observed in New Zealand only, chances are it would still be called a day for Disabled People. Because here in New Zealand - at least for now - we have embraced identity-first language. This is a move towards disability pride, and a reflection of the social model of disability. Regardless of whether you use identity-first or person-first language, of far greater importance is our collective action to realise the theme of the day. To amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future. That's our kind of future. Is it yours? #IDPWD, #Ourkindoffuture, #Volition Image Description: Logo for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, the CEB reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusion and improving the lives of persons with disabilities across Europe. Since 2022, the CEB has provided over €550 million to improve care services and upgrade facilities in Andalusia, Spain, benefiting 34,000 persons with disabilities. This day reminds us of the importance of building a society where accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities are ensured for all. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/43596h5h

It’s International Day of Person’s with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “amplifying the leadership of person’s with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. If society is going to amplify the leadership of disabled people, we need to feel welcomed at the table. We need to be part of the conversation. We need to be included at every level. We need to feel valued. We need our capabilities to be recognised. We need people to listen to us. We need everyone to make a commitment to accessibility. I choose to use my platforms to raise awareness because I want to help other fellow disabled people, and educate the world on disability. We can all take the time to learn. We can all do better. Striving for an inclusive and sustainable future is about recognising that disabled people can’t do it alone. We must all play our part. #IDPWD #IDPWD2024 #IDPD

34 years ago today, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. From physical barriers to barriers to employment, the ADA has proved to be a monumental stepping-stone in the fight for equality and equal access because it requires that state and local governments, as well as businesses and nonprofits, make accommodations for people with all abilities. For people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities, the ADA has helped mandate access to information that otherwise may not have been accessible. #ADA #AmericansWithDisabilities #ADA34

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 💙 Today, we proudly join the global community in recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme, "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future," inspires us to reflect on the incredible contributions, leadership, and resilience of people with disabilities. At SDA Global Group, we are committed to fostering inclusion, championing accessibility, and supporting the aspirations of every participant we support. Together, we can create a future where diversity is celebrated, opportunities are equitable, and everyone’s voice is heard. Let’s continue to work towards a society that empowers individuals with disabilities to lead, innovate, and thrive. #NDIS #ndisjourneywithsdaglobalgroup #ndisregisteredprovider #ndisbrisbane #ndisqueensland #ndisaustralia #ndissupportservices #ndisaccommodation #capacitybuilding #supportwork #planmanagement #supportcoordination #specialistdisabilityaccommodation #SDAHomes #SupportedIndependentLiving #silhomes #AccessibleTransportation #communityaccess #personalsupport #sdaglobalgroup #brisbane #StonesCorner #IDPwD