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Making Disability Rights History: HHS Announces Updated "504 Rule." In this blog post Alison Barkoff discusses this historic - and long-awaited - rule’s powerful provisions to guarantee disabled people equal access to health care and human services: - https://lnkd.in/eFRX-u7E

Today is #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay! 📣 Let's commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. ♿ This law was a big step forward for disability rights, making things more accessible and inclusive for others! ⭐ As we work on finding new ways to treat and manage disabilities, we are thankful for the ADA and how it promotes equality. 🔗 Learn more about how the City protects its employees under the ADA: https://bit.ly/3xZhlDn

Day 29: Reflecting on Progress and Challenges As we near the end of our campaign, reflect on the progress made towards disability rights and the challenges that remain. What steps can we take next? #ReflectingOnProgress #FutureChallenges

"Vote Labour for Disability Rights! With a strong commitment to social justice and inclusivity, Labour stands as a steadfast advocate for the rights and empowerment of individuals with disabilities. From enhancing accessibility to championing equal opportunities, Labour's policies prioritize the needs of the disabled community, ensuring they are not just heard but actively supported in every aspect of life. Let's stand together for a more inclusive and equitable society. #LabourForDisability #EqualOpportunity"

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"Why Disability Inclusion Matters". a great article that states human rights advocates should embed a disability perspective in all rights issues, cultivate the leadership of people with disabilities, and address ableism, including in their own organizations. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dj4yNJ9D #DisabilityInclusion

Great work, Meijer! Also a good reminder that July is Disability Pride Month, which commemorates the July 1990 passage of the ADA and recognizes the achievements of the disability community, as well as their history, lived experiences, and struggles. 1 in 4 Americans live with some kind of disability. As a mom I am striving to raise a child that will embrace and not fear differences he encounters in others - including peers with disabilities. Here's a good article with age-appropriate tips for talking to young children about disabilities (including why it's appropriate to use the term disabled). https://lnkd.in/e-MW435E

July is Disability Pride Month!   Having a disability, whether visible or not, does not mean you have less to offer.   For many disabled people, however, it does mean having to fight harder for the same opportunities as your non-disabled friends or colleagues.   This is a month to celebrate disabilities in all their colours to encourage positive change and conversation all year round.   Check out the below article from AccessAble for 6 ways in which you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eaWrGVwX   'There's no doubt that 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 to implement further equality legislation, tackle discrimination, narrow the employment gap and improve accessibility on a global scale. Everyone should have the right to earn, learn, be cared for and feel included and represented.'   #DisabilityPrideMonth #DEI #DisabilityAwareness #DiversityAndInclusion

The #CRPD protects international disability rights for all signatories of the treaty, but not every country has signed on. Becoming informed is the first step to building a more equitable world that includes the 240 million children with disabilities. Learn how to advocate for #DisabilityRights around the world: https://lnkd.in/eZJZXpTe

CID Weekly - Remembering Sir Robert Martin: A Champion for Disability Rights - https://lnkd.in/g9rfSrrk Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the global development community, including jobs, events, reports, trends in development effectiveness, and links to top tools, resources, and online training. https://lnkd.in/gRu_rTT9 #cidnz #newsletter