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We are reaching the end of #DisabilityPrideMonth, where the intention is to drive awareness of the lived experience of the nearly 61 million ???? adults with at least one disability. While learning, developmental, intellectual, mental and physical disabilities are common, knowing how to speak about them -- and how to respectfully interact with a disabled person -- can be confusing. NPR offers some guidance via an interview they conducted with Emily Ladau. Ladau is a disability rights activist and author of "Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally." For those who want to be a better ally and help destigmatize disability, Ladau offers the following advice: ??Avoid ableism, the "attitudes and actions that devalue someone on the basis of their disability" ??Recognize that one size does not fit all: every person with a disability is unique and how they live with their disability impacts them differently ?? Learn and use the correct language: the infographic below offers ways to use language to demonstrate acceptance rather than a rejection of one's lived experience and identity ??Remember that being an ally requires constant work! You can read/listen to the NPR article here: https://lnkd.in/g2zc8bpM You can find Emily Ladau's book here: https://lnkd.in/gmZidEH7

UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO DISABILITY INCLUSION When it comes to building a truly inclusive society, it's important to recognize the difference between equality and equity, especially in the context of disability. Equality means providing the same resources or opportunities to everyone. But this approach doesn’t account for the fact that people start from different places and face unique barriers. Equity, on the other hand, involves offering customized resources or support to ensure everyone can achieve the same level of participation, regardless of their starting point. For people with disabilities, equity means making adjustments that allow for genuine, fair access to opportunities. To make disability inclusion a reality, we must: 1. Embrace Accessibility: Design physical and digital spaces that are usable by everyone, whether through ramps, screen readers, or accessible websites. 2. Advocate for Inclusive Policies: Support policies that consider the needs of people with disabilities in education, employment, and public services. 3. Promote Awareness and Empathy: Educate ourselves and others on the value of equity over equality, and work to create a culture of understanding. Together, let’s champion equity and build a world where everyone has the tools they need to thrive! Remember, we are all candidates of disability. Ensuring that #DisabilityMainstreaming is a reality will only make the world a better place for all of us. Disability Rights Fund Disability:IN National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Joab Owuor Mak'Ongul? Ashura Michael #DisabilityInclusion | #EquityVsEquality | #AccessibleWorld?| #DisabilityAwareness | #DisabilityRights

It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth! In celebration, we’re uplifting our recent workshop, Beyond the Basics of Inclusion: Comprehensive Sexuality Education Grounded in Disability Justice! Lead facilitator, Cade Boyles, reflects on their experience preparing this essential education: “My favorite part of developing the materials for this talk was researching disability rights history for the timeline I presented. Through this research, I learned about incredible stories like 19-year-old Ben Riley leading a rebellion at what is now known as Rusk Hospital here in Texas. Ben demanded better counseling, organized exercise periods, an end to prisoner beatings, and equal rights for Black and Brown inmates regarding meals, bathing, and freedom of movement. Including stories like Ben's is crucial because, as adults serving youth with disabilities, we risk falling into ableism and adultism, assuming that young, disabled individuals are less equipped to advocate for change and better treatment. History shows the opposite—young people, particularly young people of color, have always been at the forefront of demanding their rights and fighting for justice.” Watch the FREE workshop now available at the Cardea Training Center: https://lnkd.in/gwuAYuZp More Resources: A free documentary, Crip Camp, available in full on YouTube, follows activists in the disability justice movement and their fight for anti-discrimination/accessibility legislation: https://lnkd.in/dTb4xwq Crip Camp accompanying discussion guide: https://lnkd.in/gk9Fydzk Disability Pride Flag meaning and origin: https://lnkd.in/emzMvW4a

?? Disability Pride Month is about ensuring that no person with a disability is left behind. Pride in our community means working every day to build an inclusive world in all aspects of life—learning, work, play, community, travel, and more! Too often, people with disabilities are isolated, disrespected, and ignored. While we have made great progress in our fight for disability rights, there is still so much to do. Thanks to your generous support, we are: ?? Challenging school districts to do better, as more than half are not meeting special education requirements. For instance, we filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, where kids with disabilities are missing up to 90 days of school due to bussing issues. ?? Advocating for stronger legal protections of disability rights, as surveys show that 52% of people believe a person’s rights can be limited based on ability. ?? Changing outdated and unfair policies, like people with disabilities losing critical benefits when they get married. ?? Securing more funding so people’s lives are not put on hold, waiting years for disability support services. Together, we can make a difference! #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #Advocacy #EqualRights #SupportAndInclusion #InclusiveCommunity #TheArcofSC

Disability inclusion is not the imposing of "disability norms" and standards upon disabled people by members from within the disability community. It is not the expectation that all disabled people must value the same things, identify in the same manner, agree with the same practises/policies, and accept the same belief structure. It is not the demanding that all disabled people "fall in line" to support a specific narrative or agenda. Rather, this is oppression, erasure, invalidation, and dismissal of one's lived experiences created from within the disability community. This is ableist propaganda that causes divisions and fractures within the disability community. True inclusion allows disabled people to identify as they choose, be it identity-first or person first. True inclusion is the acceptance that every disabled person is different and every lived experience is valid. True inclusion is the appreciation for disabled people in all realms of society and industries. True inclusion is the non-judgement of other disabled people even if their experience does not match out own. True inclusion is the creation of a safe space in which all disabled people can share their stories and lived experiences without fear of judgement or pushback from community members. True inclusion is the acknowledgement and appreciation of intersectionality. We must not fall into the trap of making disability advocacy a totalitarian dictatorship where we, disabled people, must all support the same ideals and anyone who strays away from a set narrative is cast out. True inclusion is about having a public discourse, not a monopoly, around disability. #Autism #Autistic #ADHD #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Education #Employment #Disability #Advocacy #Inclusion #Dei #Intersectionality #Communication #Stigma #Bias #Ableism #Culture #Accommodations #Pride #Hr #Discrimination #Systems #Accessibility #Privilege #Workplace #Research #MentalHealth

Today marks the start of #DisabilityPrideMonth, a time when we honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. People with disabilities make up the largest and most diverse minority group in the United States, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic backgrounds.?Disability Pride challenges the assumptions made about what disabled people can and can’t accomplish while calling for the recognition of basic human rights. Learn more about Disability Pride on eVero Outreach blog --> https://lnkd.in/en2QFkzm

Celebrating Disability Pride Month is a wonderful way to show support, raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. ?? Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the history of the disability rights movement and share your knowledge. Read books, watch documentaries, and listen to podcasts about disability rights. ?? Attend or Organize Events: Join local Disability Pride events or parades. If there aren’t any nearby, consider organizing one or hosting a virtual event. ??? Support Disability-Owned Businesses: Support businesses owned by people with disabilities. This promotes economic empowerment within the community. ?? Use Social Media: Share posts, stories, and resources related to Disability Pride Month on your social media platforms. Use hashtags like #DisabilityPrideMonth, #DisabilityAwareness, and #DisabilityRights. ??? Create Art: Express your support and celebrate Disability Pride through art. This can include drawing, painting, writing, or any other form of creative expression. #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness #disability #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate #inclusion #disabilitylife #disabled #disabilitysupport #accessibility #disabilityisnotinability #wheelchair #inclusionmatters #wheelchairlife #disabilityjustice #abilitynotdisability #disabilities #chronicillness #disabilitycommunity #disabledandcute #disabilityservices #disabilityarts #disabilityadvocacy #disabilitypridemonth #invisibleillness #disabilitysport #mentalhealth #disabledandproud #disabilityemployment

Celebrating Disability Pride Month is a wonderful way to show support, raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. ?? Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the history of the disability rights movement and share your knowledge. Read books, watch documentaries, and listen to podcasts about disability rights. ?? Attend or Organize Events: Join local Disability Pride events or parades. If there aren’t any nearby, consider organizing one or hosting a virtual event. ??? Support Disability-Owned Businesses: Support businesses owned by people with disabilities. This promotes economic empowerment within the community. ?? Use Social Media: Share posts, stories, and resources related to Disability Pride Month on your social media platforms. Use hashtags like #DisabilityPrideMonth, #DisabilityAwareness, and #DisabilityRights. ??? Create Art: Express your support and celebrate Disability Pride through art. This can include drawing, painting, writing, or any other form of creative expression. #disabilitypride #disabilityawareness #disability #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #disabilityadvocate #inclusion #disabilitylife #disabled #disabilitysupport #accessibility #disabilityisnotinability #wheelchair #inclusionmatters #wheelchairlife #disabilityjustice #abilitynotdisability #disabilities #chronicillness #disabilitycommunity #disabledandcute #disabilityservices #disabilityarts #disabilityadvocacy #disabilitypridemonth #invisibleillness #disabilitysport #mentalhealth #disabledandproud #disabilityemployment

Wondering how to be a part of Disability Pride Month? Wally Tablit, our Chief Disability Inclusion Officer, suggests these actions: ? Share the lived experience! If you are a person with a disability, or know someone who is, share the story of your experience with the community. ? Learn more about the disabled community! Meet someone with a disability. The more you know about a person with a disability - their truth and lived experience - the more you can be a part of impactful change. ? Educate yourself on the disability rights and justice movement. Watch and read media that has been created by and with people with disabilities such as Crip Camp, CODA, Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau and Disability Visibility by Alice Wong. ? Reach out to elected officials. Find out who your legislators are and connect to help educate them about policies that harm or strengthen the quality of life for people with disabilities. ? If you are an employer, hire someone with a disability! According to the Department of Labor, as of May 2024, only 38.3% of persons with a disability are employed. Many want to work and have skills to contribute, and research shows that disability inclusion is a proven good business decision. [ ID: A graphic with the diagonal colored stripes of the disability pride flag. In the lower left corner is a circle with an R, a Relay Resources logo. ] #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA #DisabilityPride #InclusionOfficer #PDX #Portland #RelayResources

Accessible bathrooms are there for a reason! To you it’s convenient! For others it's about necessity and dignity! The only way to maintain their independence and privacy. Respect disability rights and make the right choice - Treat others with the dignity and respect with which you would want to be treated. Disability rights are human rights! [email protected] | 084 504 9176 | +27 21 761 4831 | disabilityinfo.co.za #DisabilityRightsAwareness #DRAM2024 #equalaccess #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #disabilityinfosa #disa #disabilityrights Image Description: Heading in White text on a royal blue stripe - Disability Awareness Month: 3 November – 3 December 2024 Then, below a thin white stripe, on a dark blue background, in white, is the Male / Female / Accessible Toilet sign. Below the image, still on the dark blue background, in large white text are the words: Please Respect The Sign Below that is a gold stripe. Black text on the gold stripe reads: Access is a right, not a privileged - Say Yes to Access! At the very bottom, on a white background is the DiSA logo, with the contact details in black: [email protected] | 084 504 9176 | +27 21 761 4831 | disabilityinfo.co.za