Disability Rights Maryland的动态

In this video, Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South and New Disabled South Rising, describes the many barriers of exclusion and inaccessibility that philanthropy places on disabled activists who need funding, and shares how philanthropy can deconstruct those barriers.

New Act is milestone for children's rights in Scotland Protection of rights now enshrined in law Charities and campaigners alike are hailing a new Act as a milestone for children's rights in Scotland. Children’s rights will now be at the heart of decision making as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Act comes into force. The Act requires public authorities to protect children’s human rights in their decision-making when delivering functions conferred by Acts of the Scottish Parliament. It also allows for children, young people and their representatives to use the courts to enforce their rights. It aims to mainstream the participation of children and young people in decision making across society, with public services playing a vital role in delivering for children, young people and their communities. #reedhealthandcare #children #youngpeople #Scotland #childrenshumanrights Roisin Gray Laura McIntosh Deborah Forster Kelly Parish Lianne Pipskyj Rebecca Robb https://lnkd.in/dX2JppGG

The government has set out its plans to protect customers with assistance dogs from being illegally refused entry to businesses. The long-awaited Disability Action Plan (DAP) sets out 32 measures the government hopes will transform the lives of disabled people. Click on the link to read the full story: #DAP #DisablityActionPlan #GuideDog #assistancedog #Disability #Sightloss

MWC Vault: Washington DC As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Modern Widows Club we’re taking a moment to reflect on key moments from our journey. One notable event was our trip to Washington DC to participate in the inaugural International Widows Day Forum 2023 with The Global Fund for Widows. During this significant gathering, our team of dedicated widow advocates engaged with 10 legislators to push forward the agenda of improved widow care. We highlighted the challenges widows face and sought meaningful solutions. We realized the absence of a dedicated widowhood caucus in Congress, recognizing the need to establish one to rally stakeholders who can advocate for widows’ rights effectively. Nor was there a subgroup in the Women’s Caucus advocating for those in widowhood. Furthermore, we noted the lack of a nationally recognized day for widows in the U.S., something we are determined to change. Additionally, the absence of an Office on Widowed Persons within the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Elder Affairs became apparent. Addressing these gaps is crucial for enhancing support for the 14 million widows across the nation, making the U.S. a leader in widow advocacy. We took with us a 11K signature petition to advance widow care and rights. It’s not enough to better serve widows in need, we must also fight for more equitable and inclusive rights. #advocacy #nonprofit #modernwidowsclub #impact #widowsupport #internationalwidowsday #forum #government #awareness #widowadvocate #movement #widowcare

(edited: Although voting is now closed - thank you to everyone who voted for our film ?? - this film and all videos in The Friendship Project series are available to watch any time online: https://lnkd.in/gyAC2S2K.) FINAL DAY TO VOTE - please vote now and help our film, "Why Trust is Important" be the winner for International Impact - People's Choice in Smiley Charity Film Awards. Simply click here https://lnkd.in/gMAnQhwb and click the VOTE yellow bar above or below the 'click to view film' cover image. It's free. The registration to vote is necessary only because they ensure only one vote per email address. (No spam follows.) #cfa24 #CharityFilmAwards #impact #UNSustainableDevelopmentGoals #disability #friendship #trust #MakingFriends #PeopleWithDisability #IntellectualDisablity #DevelopmentalDisabilities

To kick off Learning Disability Week 2024, Sam Michael Wood and I made a short video for Friends 2 Friends, a local charity in Lichfield and Burton in Staffordshire that supports people with learning disabilities. This year's theme, "Do you see me?" focuses on being seen, heard, and valued. We spoke with the members to learn more about what this means to them. Please share this video to help spread awareness ???? #LearningDisabilityWeek #learningdisabilities #learningdisability #learningdisabilityawareness #learningdisabilitiesawareness

Exciting news! Bilan Hirsi, Margaret Musondo Mwape and I are currently working on a memorandum of research for Child Rights Connect. As an independent and non-profit network of 108 national, regional and international organizations, Child Rights Connect is an important platform for bringing attention to children's rights. Our research will focus on the Committee on the Rights of the Child's new draft general comment No. 27 on children’s rights to access to justice and effective remedies. We'll be informing them of the existing barriers, recommendations and gaps existing in international and regional human rights instruments and mechanisms. Stay tuned for updates on our progress! #ChildRights #AccessToJustice #EffectiveRemedies #HumanRightsClinic #UniversityOfSussex

Friends and colleagues who work, or are in, philanthropy and/or disabled spaces: Check out Disability & Philanthropy Forum's upcoming "webinar featuring disabled panelists celebrating disability pride, and learn why philanthropy should fund disabled-led, joy-centered spaces."

Check out my written piece highlighting the indispensable role of bail organizations in our communities and the urgent need for philanthropy to safeguard their mission as anti-bail legislation pops up across the country

Thrilled to share the remarkable appointment of Marlene Sallo, a beacon for those in disability advocacy, to the Dept. of Homeland Security's Disability Advisory Committee. A testament to the power of diverse perspectives in decision-making. Every voice counts, especially in spaces where they've been unheard! Grassroots nonprofit leaders, we learn a crucial lesson: representation matters. Every day you champion for inclusivity & representation. Consider this occasion as inspiration to double down on your mission. Is there a pain point you might be overlooking? Remember, authentic narratives foster connections which ultimately reinforce your cause, so share the stories that need to be heard. Marketing your #nonprofit can be daunting, but it's about accentuating the human element, and tapping into the power of empathy. You are not just running a business - you are igniting change & impacting lives. Continue the inspirational work & #GiveHopeDaily! Let Sallo’s achievement be a beacon for us all. You got this! #NonprofitLeaders #Business #MarketingSolutions #DisabilityAdvocacy.