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July is Disability Pride Month #DisabilityPride2024 The flag's five colors represent different types of disabilities: Red represent #PhysicalDisabilities Gold represent #Neurodivergence White represents invisible and #Undiagnosed disabilities Blue represents #PsychiatricDisabilities Green represents #SensoryDisabilities #Inclusion is not inclusive unless disabilities are part of the conversation. #disabilityawareness #disabilitypridemonth #GetInspired #TICP [Image description: dark gray background with 5 zig-zags; red, gold, white, blue, green. White text that says "This is the disability pride flag. Created by Ann Magill, the zigzag colors represent different disabilities, and how disabled people move around barriers in creative ways."]

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which is a time to promote education about the needs of those living with developmental disabilities and stop the stigma surrounding issues of disability. This month is an opportunity to learn about the many ways in which people with and without disabilities can come together to form strong, diverse communities that honour and respect each other’s dimensions of diversity. We all have a role to play in raising awareness about and advocating for the inclusion of people living with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. This includes bringing attention to the barriers they face and taking action to eliminate these barriers. At York Region, we are committed to creating programs, services and facilities that people of all abilities can enjoy. Accessibility benefits everyone. To learn more about our commitment to accessibility, check out our 2023 to 2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. York Region is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of #diversity. Visit york.ca/inclusiveyr to learn more. #InclusiveYR #DDAM2024

As a professional in adult day services, your influence extends far beyond daily operations and into individual empowerment and community inclusion. Your role is pivotal in shaping an environment that recognizes and nurtures each individual's potential, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). EMPACTT provides comprehensive training solutions that equip professionals like you with the skills to foster a more effective and inclusive service environment. Our specialized workshops are designed to meet the unique challenges of supporting individuals with I/DD, ensuring your team is well-prepared to enhance their capabilities and confidence. Why Focus on Empowerment in Disability Services? Empowerment in disability services is about improving operational efficiency and creating a culture of inclusivity and respect where individuals with disabilities are seen as equal contributors to society. By empowering your staff with the right tools and knowledge, you help to break down barriers that individuals with I/DD face daily and facilitate a supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. #EmpowermentInAction #LosAngelesCA #VocationalTraining

Tip 3: Ensure people with disabilities can access your services. Places where health services are offered should be accessible to all people. Programs and providers can partner with disabled people to examine the level of access and inclusion. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityInclusionNetwork Image description: A dark blue image with text, NACDD is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Disability Inclusion Tip #3 Ensure people with disabilities can access your services. #DisabilityPrideMonth The Disability Inclusion Network logo. A light blue person using a wheelchair on a ramp icon and a light blue person using a white cane icon.

July is Disability Pride Month! 🩶🩷💛🤍🩵💚🩶 Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July, the month the ADA was signed into law in 1990. It is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, & diverse experiences of people with disabilities — one of many communities that has been marginalized in our country. Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in California has a disability? People with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity compared to those without disabilities. Barriers such as lack of accessible transportation, higher medical costs, and discrimination in employment all contribute to this disparity. In July and always, let us honor and celebrate people with physical disabilities, emotional and psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodivergence, and any invisible or not-yet-diagnosed disabilities. Let us work together to create a safe, accessible, and hunger-free future for everyone. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #EndHunger

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CIE celebrates Disability Pride Month!    #DisabilityPrideMonth is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society.   The Disability Pride Flag, initially designed in 2019 by Ann Magill, was created to encompass all disabilities. It was revised in 2021 with community input, and is now in the public domain.   The flag's five colors represent different types of disabilities. Red - physical disabilities Gold - neurodivergence White - invisible and undiagnosed disabilities Blue - psychiatric disabilities Green - sensory disabilities #inclusiveeconomy

📘 Professional Insight: Celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Through Literature 📘 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an essential campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their contributions across all facets of community life. This initiative underscores the importance of collaborative community-building that embraces all members, highlighting the progress achieved and the paths still to be explored in achieving full inclusivity. In recognition of this significant month, professionals and communities alike are encouraged to engage with a selection of impactful books that delve into the experiences of those with DD, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to removing barriers to inclusion. For a list of recommended titles that support this cause, visit: https://ow.ly/Ete650R2oR2 Let's embrace this opportunity to further our knowledge and contribute to a more inclusive society. #DevelopmentalDisabilities #AwarenessAndInclusion #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityEngagement

PIP would like to recognize NATIONAL BARRIER AWARENESS DAY! Eighty percent of Americans will experience some disability in their lifetime. That makes it necessary for all of us to understand and appreciate both the barriers they must surmount and the contributions that they can make to our society. On May 7th each year, we are charged with breaking down obstacles on National Barrier Awareness Day. We are responsible for dissolving stigmas keeping people with disabilities from advancing in education. It's an opportunity to tear down walls and build ramps that provide access. Visible and invisible barriers are equally difficult to overcome. With advocacy, education, and awareness these obstacles can be lifted, empowering people with disabilities to live more independent fulfilled lives. HOW TO OBSERVE BARRIER AWARENESS DAY 1. Learn about disabilities  2. Find businesses that promote disability awareness and support disabled individuals  3. Pay attention to laws and policies being passed that support people with disabilities or that can harm them  How do you observe barrier awareness day? Comment below! #BarrierAwarenessDay #Disabilities #SpecialEducation #EFMP #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies

ADTA joins with National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD / @nacdd_56 on IG) to highlight the ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. Throughout March, we will join in the campaign "to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live." https://bit.ly/3Tnp5Ff #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth #DDAM2024 #AWorldofOpportunity #DisabilityAcceptance #DiversityEquityInclusion #InvisibleDisabilities #NotallDisabilitiesarePhysical #DevelopmentalDisabilities