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"When we secure the rights of persons with disabilities, we move our world closer to upholding the core values and principles of the United Nations Charter. The United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy provides the foundation for sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion through all pillars of the work of the United Nations: peace and security, human rights, and development."(UN) Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, HRMATT joins the rest of the world in recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contribution of persons with disabilities. We endorse this year's theme, "United in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals for, with and by persons with disabilities." HRMATT

From the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs- "The world is currently experiencing several crises, and the upcoming United Nations conference on persons with disabilities is focused on rethinking how we can better include persons with disabilities to build a more resilient and equitable future. With over 1.3 billion persons with disabilities worldwide, this conference is of great importance to advance and protect their rights. Here are four things you should know about rethinking disability inclusion..." #AccessibilityInTheNews https://lnkd.in/g3jfqREC

The Human Rights Model of Disability asserts that disability is part of human diversity and should be respected. It advocates for the equal rights of people with disabilities, emphasising inclusion and the protection of their dignity and rights as integral members of society. We will be hearing important insights from Disability Thought Leaders Pouya Farbod Sam Paior JP, MAICD and Damien Porter during Empower, Equip, Include.

Happy Friday! A month ago, we celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. However, I truly believe that creating awareness about disability inclusion should not be limited to a day or a month, but should be something we consistently bring to people's attention. Today, I am sharing this World Economic Forum article about the business case for disability inclusion. I personally believe it is important to include people with disabilities because it's the right thing to do. However, I understand that for some companies, it is crucial to highlight why they might be missing out on a vast pool of talent and potential revenue if they fail to include people with disabilities in their workforce and customer base. Click on the article, read about it, champion inclusion, and have a beautiful first weekend of 2024! #Diversity #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion

Honored to have played a part through our supplier diversity efforts and, more broadly, proud of the collaborative approach we have taken at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island with our #CSR team led by Carolyn Belisle and her team to intentionally leverage this work! Thank you Disability:IN for recognizing this work! Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE’s) Employ People with Disabilities at a rate 10x of non-DOBEs 1 in 4: Adults in the United States lives with a disability. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 32.5 M: Number of estimated small businesses in the United States. (U.S. Small Business Administration ) 2x: People with disabilities are twice as likely to be self-employed.

Disability Pride Month Celebrated in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was passed on July 26, 1990. The goal of Disability Pride Month is to promote inclusion (equal opportunities for those with disabilities), change views (challenge stereotypes about disabilities), and empower (help those with disabilities feel proud and advocate for their rights). Ways to celebrate: -Learn more about disability experiences and history - see our book recommendations in this post. -Encourage inclusive practices. -Support disability-owned businesses. -Advocate for better accessibility. -Encourage inclusive practices.

The 2024 Sonoma County Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities will once again be honoring businesses in our community which help to demonstrate the value inclusion of people with disabilities bring, not only to the community, but also the businesses themselves. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.” We will be honoring businesses which have made efforts to engage individuals with disabilities through partnerships with local non-profits and government programs, and Community Advocates who make training and reentering the workforce easier. We also honor the individuals with disabilities themselves, who show the value of being inclusive to the diversity that is Sonoma County. https://lnkd.in/gXK6SpEK

"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

What's inspiring to me about the impact of the #ADA over the last 34 years, is the fact that advances in technology and policy aimed at creating #equity for folks with disabilities end up creating better living, learning, and working conditions for everyone. When we design with the voices & needs of people who have been historically marginalized in mind, we create a better society period. #disabilityindependenceday #inclusion #accessibility #diversityequityinclusion #accessibletech https://lnkd.in/etSU9qtP

Meaningful take-aways for organizations to practically carry out in 2024.