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Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities. It's a time to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. July was chosen to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. This landmark law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Ways to celebrate: 🔸 Educate Yourself and Others: Read books, watch films, and learn about disability history and rights. 🔸 Attend Events: Join Disability Pride parades, workshops, and panel discussions. 🔸 Support Disability-Owned Businesses: Shop from and promote businesses owned by people with disabilities. 🔸 Advocate for Change: Write to local representatives, raise awareness, and support policies that promote disability rights. 🔸 Create Inclusive Spaces: Improve accessibility in homes, workplaces, and community spaces. 🔸 Spotlight on Achievements: Celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities in various fields such as sports, arts, science, and activism. 🔸 Get involved: Volunteer with or donate to organizations supporting the disability community. Participate in support groups and online communities. 🔸 Share Your Story: Use social media to share personal stories, celebrate successes, and spread awareness using hashtags like #DisabilityPrideMonth and #InclusionMatters. 🔸 Learn About Disability History: Explore the rich history of the disability rights movement and key milestones like the ADA. #disabilitypridemonth #inclusionmatters

As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, it's crucial to amplify voices that celebrate diversity, empowerment, and change within the disability community. Here are 7 books to start or continue your journey towards anti-ableism. 1. "Feminist, Queer, Crip" by Alison Kafer - Explores intersections of disability, queer theory, and feminist theory, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of bodies and identities. 2. "Disability Visibility" edited by Alice Wong - A collection of essays by disabled people, reflecting on their lives and experiences, advocating for change. 3. "Disability Intimacy" by Alice Wong - Explores the complex intersections of disability and intimacy, challenging societal norms and perceptions. 4. "Crip Kinship" by Shayda Kafai - Examines the transformative power of disability communities and kinship networks, fostering solidarity and support. 5. "A Disability History of the United States" by Kim E. Nielsen - Traces the history of disability in America, highlighting struggles, achievements, and the ongoing fight for rights. 6. "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist" by Judith Heumann - A powerful memoir chronicling Heumann's journey as a lifelong advocate for disability rights. 7. "Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice" by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha - Essays exploring disability justice and its intersections with race, class, and gender. Let's honor Disability Pride Month by diving into these reads that amplify diverse voices, challenge societal norms, and advocate for justice and inclusion. Together, let's educate ourselves, dismantle barriers, and champion a world where every individual's voice and contribution is valued and celebrated #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #ReadMoreBooks

It's #WomensHistoryMonth, and amidst the celebration it's imperative to highlight the often overlooked contributions of Disabled Women. Let's begin by acknowledging the remarkable Judith Heumann. Currently, there's a flurry of activity within the disability community: - Federal and airline recognition of the urgent need to revamp hazardous air transportation practices for wheelchair users. - Prominent figures in digital accessibility and UX touting AI as a "solution for" accessibility barriers. - The concerning dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, which, contrary to misconception, should encompass disability as a protected group alongside race and other identities. There's lots to say on each topic, but it's essential to first recognize that discussions about inclusion would scarcely include disability if our perceptions had remained of those prior to the late 1950s. However, a pivotal moment occurred when a group of disabled youth convened at a summer camp against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. They collectively rejected the "Medical Model of Disability", which bred shame and institutionalization, sparking what would become the Disability Rights movement in the U.S. Landmark milestones were achieved and Ms. Heumann was at the forefront of many of them, but she was also careful to always remind us there's still much more to be done. Ms. Heumann's memoir (https://judithheumann.com), the impactful movie "Crip Camp" (https://lnkd.in/gHTntpnR) and her thought-provoking TEDx talk (https://lnkd.in/g-JjpQTQ) are essential viewing. They challenge conventional mindsets, reaffirm what truly matters, and serve as poignant reminders of the ongoing struggle for equality and inclusion. I encourage you to know about this phenomenal woman and continue to honor her legacy in what you do. #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters

🎉Celebrating Disability Pride Month: A Mother's Perspective💙 As we honor Disability Pride Month, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for being part of this incredible community. As a mother of a wonderful child with a disability, I witness firsthand the strength, resilience, and vibrant spirit that define this community. 📣 Disability Pride Month is more than just a celebration; it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and equality. It’s a time to amplify the voices of those with disabilities, to recognize their achievements, and to advocate for a world where everyone is valued for their unique abilities. My journey with my child has been transformative. It has taught me the true meaning of perseverance and the beauty of diversity. Every challenge has been met with an unyielding determination, and every milestone reached has been a testament to the power of hope and love. 🤝 But this journey is not one we take alone. It is enriched by the support, understanding, and allyship of our community. And that’s where you come in. ⬇️ 💚Educate Yourself and Others: Take the time to learn about the experiences of individuals with disabilities. Share this knowledge within your networks to foster a culture of empathy and awareness. 🩵Advocate for Accessibility: Ensure that your workplace, community, and online spaces are accessible to everyone. Advocate for policies that support individuals with disabilities. 🤍Support Disability-Owned Businesses: Champion businesses and initiatives led by individuals with disabilities. Your support can make a significant impact. 💛Engage and Listen: Connect with individuals with disabilities. Listen to their stories, their challenges, and their triumphs. Your engagement can lead to meaningful change. Together, let’s celebrate the incredible contributions of the disability community and commit to building a more inclusive world. Let’s turn awareness into action and pride into progress. 💙 You can't change the whole world, but you can change someone's world. Touching many lives creates ripples of change - Yen #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #SupportAndEmpower #DisabilityAwareness #CelebrateDiversity

July is Disability Pride Month! The aim of this month is to honor and uplift the experiences, achievements, and resilience of individuals living with disabilities. It's a time to recognize the power of inclusivity, advocate for equal rights, and challenge ableism. Let's come together as a community and: 🌟 Embrace Diversity: Celebrate the unique talents, perspectives, and contributions of people living with disabilities. Let's foster an inclusive society that values and respects everyone's abilities. 🌍 Challenge Stereotypes: Break down stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding disability. Educate yourself and others about the diverse experiences of individuals living with a disability, promoting empathy and understanding. 🙌 Amplify Voices: Share stories, art, and experiences from the disability community. Empower individuals living with a disability to speak their truths and be heard. Together, we can foster a more inclusive and accessible world. 🤝 Advocate for Accessibility: Fight for equal access to education, employment, transportation, healthcare, and public spaces. Let's remove barriers and ensure that everyone can fully participate and thrive. 💚 Practice Inclusion: Create spaces that prioritize accessibility, accommodation, and respect for all. From physical environments to digital platforms, let's make inclusivity a priority in every aspect of life. In thinking about your own community, where have you seen accessibility and inclusion celebrated? Comment below! #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences #YouFlourish

Today is July 1st. That means it's… Corporations Rush to Remove Their Rainbow Logos Day, I guess. (Pride should be non-transactional and non-performative. Us queer people don’t disappear the other 11 months of the year, I can confirm.) But on a happier note, it's also the first day of Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month isn't very well-known outside disability circles, and even in those circles, there's often disagreement about it: why should we be celebrating our disabilities, which are inconvenient at best, debilitating at worst, and which make us vulnerable to discrimination and systemic inequity in either case? It's a really good point. But Disability Pride Month isn't necessarily about celebrating our disabilities, it's about celebrating ourselves. It's not a naïve way of coping and pretending everything is fine, it's about recognizing all the struggles the disabled community faces and honoring ourselves because of that. It's a chance to be proud of our ourselves, our friends, disabled activists, disabled artists, disabled scientists, and so on — to be proud of our accomplishments — in a world that often minimizes our dignity. It's a time for organization and action around disabled rights and erasing conscious and subconscious ableism from society. There's a lot of overlap with queer pride, too. Both celebrations must be intersectional: there are queer disabled people and disabled queer people, for example, and disabled people of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, every possible background that I can't list here. This July, let's work on facing overlooked disability stories and issues, strengthening and serving our community, and also celebrating ourselves and each other: it wasn't a choice, but the fact remains that despite everything, we've made it this far. "Nothing about us without us." To learn more about Disability Pride Month, its history, and how to celebrate it, whether or not you're disabled, read this short article: https://lnkd.in/e__usTd6 #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth

July is Disability Pride Month! This month, we celebrate the diversity of our community and the progress made towards inclusivity and accessibility. It’s a time to amplify the voices and experiences of people with disabilities.  Here are some tips on how to be an ally during #DisabilityPrideMonth and beyond: 🔹 Educate Yourself - Take the initiative to learn about different disabilities and the challenges faced by the disability community. Knowledge is power! 📚 🔹 Listen and Learn - Be open to listening to the experiences of people with disabilities. Their stories are powerful tools for understanding. 👂💬 🔹 Use Inclusive Language - Words matter. Use language that respects and values people with disabilities. 📢 🔹 Accessibility is Key - Advocate for accessible environments both online and offline. Accessibility benefits everyone! ♿🌐 🔹 Support Disability-Led Organizations - Donate to or volunteer with organizations that are led by people with disabilities. 🤝 🔹 Challenge Ableism - Call out and challenge ableist behaviors and attitudes when you see them. Stand up for equality! ✊ 🔹 Celebrate Achievements - Recognize and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. They are accomplishments for us all! 🏆 Let’s use this month to commit to being better allies, not just in words but in actions. Share your support using #DisabilityPride and #BeAnAlly. Together, we can create a workplace that is more inclusive and empowering for everyone! #DEI #diversityequityinclusion