Global Disability Inclusion, LLC

Every St. Patrick's Day our offices are closed! It's a national holiday in Ireland, and since our CEO is Meg O'Connell, PHR it is a holiday for us too! Sharing an Irish blessing for our community! #WearTheGreen #Ireland #LuckOfTheIrish ID: A green background with an Irish blessing, "May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Google introduces "Face Control" as its newest accessibility feature in chromebook! Face control allows Chromebook users to interact with their device by using facial gestures and head movements. It uses AI and your camera to create a 3D mesh of 478 points on your face to detect small facial and head movements in real time. This ultra-accurate mesh makes controlling your device accessible, easy, and low effort. #AccessibilityMatters #Innovation #DisabledAndCapable ID: Image from article. Cartoon image of face control set up.

Today, in history - THE CAPITOL CRAWL! On March 12, 1990, more than 1000 disability activists went to Washington to protest the US Congress stalling the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) prohibiting discrimination of people with disabilities. When the group reached the capitol steps, they pulled themselves out of their wheelchairs and began to crawl up the steps to dramatically protest the lack of access for people with disabilities. BBC's "Witness History" takes on this historic disability moment talking to people who were there when it happened. Take 10 minutes out of your day to learn more about this historic moment that led to change. The ADA will turn 35 on July 26, 2025! #DisabilityRights #DisabledAndCapable #ADA35 ID: Image of two young woman crawling up the US capitol steps with photographers in front of them taking pictures. Image credit Adobe Stock.

We've got the need for speed! Forbes shares how technology in motorsport vehicles is expanding the opportunities for people with disabilities making racing more accessible. Features include: ??? Adaptive cars. Hand controls allow disabled drivers to race on equal terms with able-bodied competitors. The right-hand paddle operates the throttle, the left operates the brake, and you shift gears using your thumb. ??? Lightweight Seat inserts. A bean-bag-like polystyrene ball that molds around the body to support the driver. It's used for amputees, paralyzed drivers and those suffering from hip displacement issues. ??? Two door cars. With openings much wider than a four-door alternative, a car with half as many entrances can make it more practical for disabled drivers to get in and out of the vehicle. ??? Sim Racing. Anyone a gaming setup can experience the thrill of motorsport from the comfort of their home. For people who want to feel something close to the real thing it's a game changer! Swish Goswami| #Innovation #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion ID: An image of a racecar on the track. Image credit - Getty Images

Disability Scoop shares the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to revisit the link between vaccines and Autism. Largely, debunked by the medical community that this is a false claim, but the new administration says they will revisit to get answers. Michelle Diament | Many feel this is a waste of federal dollars, and others feel it's time to revisit the issue. Where do you fall? #Autism #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityResearch ID: Image from article of the CDC sign - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 in 4 Americans has a disability. This means approximately 20% of your employees have a disability. What are you doing to create an inclusive workplace? #HumanResources #Innovation #BetterWorkplaces ID: A navy background with 3 outlines of people in lighter blue and one in white. Text reads 1 in 4 people has a disability, what are you doing to make your workplace more inclusive.

The landscape around disability disclosure at work is shifting. The backlash, and reversal of DEI programs is making people with disabilities feel unsafe to disclose their disability at work. Our recent poll, "Given the reversal of many DEI programs how likely are you to share that you have a disability at work?" We had 805 responses. ?? 33% said they would always disclose ?? 29% said it was not currently safe to disclose ?? 28% only for an accommodation ?? 10% said they would never disclose Read our latest blog on the results, what this means and how we can help get people what they need at work. #DisabledAndCapable #BetterWorkplaces #HumanResources https://lnkd.in/eeuWwdnV

A Movement for All of Us – #NoOneLeftBehind Disability rights are under attack—but across the country, grassroots activists, advocates, and allies are already fighting back. Now, it’s time to unite! https://lnkd.in/e34kpbtM is bringing together the incredible energy of disability rights organizations, advocates, and allies under one banner: #NoOneLeftBehind. We are here to #Protect504 and to #ProtectMedicaid, and we need you. ? Find the facts. ? Use ready-to-go scripts to contact lawmakers. ? Share your story with an Instagram video. ? Choose the action that fits your life—and know that every effort matters. Whether you’re disabled or an ally, this is your fight too. Visit https://lnkd.in/esRtjCHm and get involved today. Together, we will ensure no one is left behind. #NoOneLeftBehind #Protect504 #ProtectMedicaid #BeLikeJudy

TIME shares our friend? Ruth Rathblott, MSW article "3 Steps Leaders Can Take in the Face of DEI Rollbacks". ?? Recognize silence - silence in meetings, with managers signals a lack of trust. Check in with your employees who are extra quiet, find out how you can support them. ?? Be vulnerable. Vulnerability fosters trust, encourages open communication, and builds stronger relationships within teams. ?? Create Safety. Let your team know they can speak up without fear of judgment. Set clear policies, provide regular feedback, and maintain open communication. #AmericaIsDiverse #DisabilityInclusion #HumanResources #Innovation ID: A cartoon image from article of diverse people sitting around a table with a map of the world. Image credit - Getty Images

A new Peppa the Pig theme park in Dallas is focused on accessibility welcoming kids with disabilities. All team members have had Autism awareness training, rides are also wheelchair accessible, and the park has quiet spaces for when guests need a break. Merlin Entertainments | Disability Scoop | #AccessibilityMatters #Innovation #DisabilityInclusion ID: An image from article of a wheelchair user rolling onto the Peppa the Pig Balloon ride.