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#DisabilityPrideMonth: Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? 🤔 It highlights the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disabled community, directly challenging ableism and discrimination > https://ow.ly/iCeF50P7wpq 🙏 #DisabilityAwareness

Day 20: Promoting Positive Attitudes Changing societal attitudes towards disability is key to inclusion. Share ideas on how to foster positive perceptions and attitudes. #ChangeAttitudes #PromoteInclusion

Are we disabled by society's stigma and lack of inclusivity, or by our environment's physical barriers? Let's have an open and honest conversation about disability and how we can create a more accessible world for all. #DisabilityTalk #Inclusion https://lnkd.in/e7icir_5

On 7/8, join ACL's The Link Center for a webinar highlighting the prevalence of sexual assault in the disability community and the unique dynamics and barriers survivors with disabilities experience when seeking support. https://lnkd.in/gGNMJA7p

Discrimination, negative attitudes and stigma affect People With Disabilities in every aspect. As a result, we lose confidence, become less empowered and cower from society. However, we keep going and holding our heads high. Today, I celebrate myself and every person wit disability/ies out there navigating life in an exclusive society. #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPWD2024

Happening Now: Policy Discussion on “Funding Inclusion for Disability Art.”

Day 29: The Future of Disability Inclusion The future of disability inclusion is one where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully in society. Reflect on the changes needed to realize this future and how you can contribute to making it a reality. #FutureOfInclusion #InclusiveTomorrow

How Do We Talk Deeper & Wider About Disability, Dignity, & Hope?

In this article, Senior associate Lauren Atkinson and paralegal Rosa Fattorini explain the importance of Disability Pride Month. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eeqPagm3 #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness

It is imperative that we do more as a legal profession to provide inclusive workplaces where disabled people can thrive. July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Disability Pride as a movement was created to highlight the positive and often ignored contributions of disabled people to society, in the face of social stigma. You can read more about our guidance on disability inclusion for firms here: https://bit.ly/3WJvHS1