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July is Disability Pride Month! Together we honor the many contributions of people with disabilities to make this world a better place. Check out this article from The Arc to learn more about the history of Disability Pride: https://lnkd.in/gwKZV6rF

July is Disability Pride Month! On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Today, according to the ADA National Network, there are 54 million Americans living with a disability. Every July, we recognize Disability Pride Month by raising awareness, normalizing disability, reclaiming public visibility, and rejecting ableism. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02DSmnY0

Happy July - Disability Pride Month! 🎉 Disability pride is defined as "accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness, and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity." Disability pride is an "integral part of an inclusive crusade and, furthermore, a direct challenge to systemic ableism and stigmatizing definitions of disability." Learn more about Disability Pride Month and how and where to celebrate at https://buff.ly/4cIrX8u! [ID: A black graphic with the colors of the disability pride flag going from left to right, top to bottom. In white text, it reads "July Is Disability Pride Month."]

Today we celebrate American Disability Act Day, also recognized as National Disability Independence Day! On this day in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, serving as a bill of rights for Americans with disabilities by assuring their access to economic and civic opportunities. Learn more about ADA Day and its history: https://lnkd.in/e_Rpje_Y #ADA #DisabilityIndependence

July is Disability Pride Month, have you heard of it? This month was introduced to celebrate and amplify disability activists, elevate disabled voices, and rally against ableism in all areas of society. It also seeks to change the way we think about and define disability, promoting that it is a natural part of human diversity to be proud of. So let’s celebrate and amplify disabled voices! Let’s call out ableism where we see it in society. And let’s reassess our perceptions of disability. https://lnkd.in/dUbcXYVh

We belong in historical narratives too. "Practitioners of disability history often model community engagement and wide-ranging access practices, and they insist on the value of disabled people and their histories. Interpreting disability history is one way historians and their communities, public or academic, can practice access and inclusion. Accessible and inclusive history must consider the history of everyone, including disabled people, and be accessible for disabled people. Interpreting disability history is linked to advocating for including people with disabilities in public life and therefore combats ableism, or the preference for able-bodied people over disabled people. Moreover, it promotes disability justice today."https://lnkd.in/grCpttJR

Happy Disability Pride Month! ⭐What is Disability Pride? Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. It acknowledges seen and unseen disabilities and the role of society in eliminating ableism. Its a reminder to uplift and amplify the disabled community's voices, and to celebrate each person's uniqueness as a natural part of human diversity. AND it's a time for learning professionals to reflect on how we can iterate toward more inclusive learning spaces, speakers, materials, and measurement. ⭐Why July? July marks the anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that seeks to break down barriers to inclusion in society. ⭐Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMnEWVWS

🌟 Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us! 🌟 At BISM, our mission is to support the blind community by providing stable and rewarding career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, economic and personal independence, and appropriate resources for training and education. We believe that disability is not a sign of inability or weakness; it's a unique strength. Join us in recognizing and honoring the incredible achievements and resilience of individuals with disabilities. Together, we can create a more inclusive and empowering world. (Image Description: Light Blue border with dark blue text: "Disability is not a sign of inability or weakness; it's a unique strength." Photo of a group of STAR students.)

Have you read the latest blog from the Greater Green Bay Chamber? It was fun helping them write the blog in honor of National Disability Independence Day and on the anniversary of the signing of the American's with Disability Act. Read the blog below. #ADA #nationaldisabilityindependenceday

In honor of National Disability Independence Day, we are highlighting VaryAbility. VaryAbility's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities with their employment goals while also connecting employers with skilled job seekers. Learn more about their journey by reading our blog: https://ow.ly/AT4J50SKo2Y