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Happy #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth!

September is Deaf Awareness Month! The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is offering free prerecorded ASL courses (level 1 and 2) that will be available from September 16th, 2024 until December 30th, 2024. Register today! https://lnkd.in/ghUFpEVH

The disability community is the only minority group that you can be a part of at any time, at any age regardless of race, gender, sexuality, religion, socioeconomic status, class, etc! Anyone can become disabled at any time. Prioritizing accessibility and disability education is so important because it benefits everyone.

LIVING WITH DISABILITY: Living with a disability can be challenging for several reasons, often rooted in societal barriers rather than the disability itself. 1. Lack of Accessibility: Many public spaces, services, and even digital platforms are not fully accessible, making it difficult for people with disabilities to navigate the world as easily as others. This includes physical barriers like stairs without ramps and inaccessible websites. 2. Social Stigma: People with disabilities often face prejudices and misconceptions that can lead to discrimination and social exclusion. This can affect their self-esteem and opportunities in education, employment, and social interactions. 3. Economic Challenges: Many people with disabilities encounter higher living costs, such as for specialized equipment or care services, while also facing limited job opportunities due to inaccessible workplaces or biases during hiring processes. 4. Inadequate Support: There is often a lack of adequate support systems, such as healthcare services, assistive technologies, and social services that are necessary for people with disabilities to live independently and with dignity. 5. Mental Health Impact: Constantly facing these challenges can lead to mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, further complicating daily life. Raising awareness and advocating for inclusive policies, accessibility, and respect for all is crucial in making life with a disability less difficult. We are all potential candidates of disability, and the more we work on an all inclusive society, the more we make the world a better place for all. Disability:IN Disability Rights Fund National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Harun M. Hassan, EBS #DisabilityAwareness | #DisabilityInclusion | #DisabilityRights

Today in #DisabilityHistory: On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid and Medicare into law. Within the first 3 years, more than 20 million Americans became insured through these life-saving programs. President Johnson signed these programs into law with President Harry Truman at his side, and during his remarks shared a quote said by President Truman in 1945: "Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and to enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. And the time has now arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and to help them get that protection." While Medicaid and Medicare have undeniably saved and improved the lives of countless people with disabilities and chronic conditions, sadly, Truman's quote is still true for far too many disabled people today in 2024. Disability is both a cause and consequence of poverty, and the top cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical expenses. Our nation's leaders must ensure every American has the economic protection and dignity provided by access to affordable healthcare. Expansion of these programs, as well as funding Home-and Community-Based Services are critical actions. It's time to #DemolishDisabledPoverty once and for all. #DisabilityPrideMonth #PrideInAction #DisabilityRights #Medicaid #Medicare

Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month? ?? ? To recognize and honor the progress disability activists have made ? To acknowledge that there is still a long way to go in the fight for disability rights ? To reflect on our own journeys ? To quote disability activist Becca Wight, to celebrate “the pride in the ableism you’ve overcome” California Governor Gavin Newsom recently recognized July as Disability Pride Month! Awareness is JUST the beginning, but listening, learning, and taking action is what will bring about collective change Why else do you celebrate Disability Pride Month? Let us know in the comments! #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Did you know that is a flag for Disability Pride? The Disability Pride flag raises awareness about disability and is a symbol of solidarity, pride in one’s disability identity, and acceptance. The flag was created by Ann Magill in 2019 then redesigned in 2021 to be inclusive to more disabilities. Cited from the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy?Center, here’s the breakdown of the meaning behind the colors of the flag and what they represent: Red- physical disabilities Gold- neurodiversity White- invisible disabilities and undiagnosed disabilities Blue- emotional and psychiatric disabilities Green- sensory disabilities (including deafness, blindness, lack of taste, auditory processing disorders, etc.) The faded black background is for mourning and rage for victims of ableist violence and abuse. The diagonal band cuts across the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society, also representing light and creativity cutting through the darkness. (Source: https://lnkd.in/gWNxvCXu) Want more information on the Disability Pride flag? An interview between Ann Magill, creator of the flag and disability rights activists Kyle Khachadurian and Emily Ladau is available on episode 106 of their podcast The Accessible Stall! #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityFlag #ImageDescription- Text is on a white background. It reads, “This is the Disability Pride flag!” with an arrow pointing up at a picture of the flag. The text below breaks down the flag: “Each color stripe has a meaning: Red- physical disabilities, Gold- neurodiversity, White- invisible disabilities and undiagnosed disabilities, Blue- emotional and psychiatric disabilities, Green- sensory disabilities (including deafness, blindness, lack of taste, auditory processing disorders, etc.) The faded black background is for mourning and rage for victims of ableist violence and abuse. The diagonal band cuts across the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society, also representing light and creativity cutting through the darkness.”

Did you know that one in four adults in the U.S. have a disability? That is approximately 61 million adults per the CDC. This makes the disabled population the largest minority group in the U.S. It is also the only minority group that someone can be a part of regardless of their age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, or socioeconomic status. However, the disability population is one of the groups that continues to get left behind. Our society favors nondisabled folks and does not prioritize accessibility like making ramps mandatory for example. Many other people with disabilities receive SSI and cannot get married or have more than $2,000 in their savings account without risking losing their benefits. This is not a comprehensive list of inequalities that disabled folks face on a daily basis. This month, I encourage you all to learn about the disability rights movement and the laws pertaining to disability rights! #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Ableism #DisabilityRights #ImageDescription- a graphic that reads “1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have a disability.” The BachelorsinDisability watermark is below these words. There are silhouettes of four people. Three are white and one is purple indicating 1 in 4 people.

Happy Disability Pride Month! We hope this month is full of celebrating and reflecting on your identity and your journey in life. We also hope that you can hold space for any grief that you may be feeling as well. Both celebration and grief can coexist in one space at many different times. Here’s to an awesome July. Remember to stay hydrated and try to remain cool as this month heats up! Thinking of all of you! ??????? Love, The BiD team #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #ImageDescription- a graphic that says “HAPPY DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH” in a circle. The disability pride flag is in the background of the photo. Text below reads “july 2024”

Hiding lyrics behind a paywall is an inaccessible cashgrab. After all this time, why is this feature suddenly a subscriber privilege? In May, several Spotify users noticed that Spotify quietly began to put their lyrics behind a paywall. These speculations made it onto social media platforms and even on online articles.” Putting lyrics behind a paywall perpetuates ableism. It's not just a "fun" feature to have but one that many people benefit from. According to Spotify's website, there are over 615 million Spotify users, with 239 million of those users being paid subscribers. Spotify is the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service. Hiding lyrics behind a paywall affects many of Spotify's users including those who are: d/Deaf/HOH, have auditory processing disorders, and those who are learning English as a second language. Hiding lyrics behind a paywall is incredibly frustrating and disheartening to all of Spotify’s users who benefit from them. Lyrics should be free. #ImageDescription- a screenshot of an article from Mashable that is titled: “Spotify starts hiding song lyrics behind a paywall.” The article was posted on May 2, 2024. The author is Stan Schroeder. The BiD logo is photoshopped onto the picture as well with the text: “Putting lyrics behind a paywall is ableist!” followed by the words, “Here’s why” with an arrow pointing right.