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As we reflect on Disability Pride Month, we recognize how society often looks down on those who are disabled and proud. This reflection brings to mind how Black joy is perceived, particularly in professional settings. Black joy, much like disability pride, is often viewed through a lens of misunderstanding and bias. In the workplace, expressions of joy and pride can sometimes be met with discomfort or dismissal, making it challenging for individuals to fully embrace their identity. For those living at the intersection of being Black and disabled, expressing joy is not just an act of resistance—it is an assertion of their right to be seen, heard, and valued. Their joy is a testament to their resilience and a powerful statement against the systemic barriers they face. Creating spaces where Black disabled individuals can express their joy freely and authentically is crucial. It fosters a more inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We'd love for you to share your moments of Black disabled joy at work with us in the comments. Your stories are important, and they help build a community of support and understanding. Photo courtesy Disabled Here and Now [Image description: A gradient green background. The NAMED Advocates logo is in the top right. The photo on the left is of three Black and disabled friends (a non-binary person with a cane and tangle stim toy, a non-binary person sitting in a power wheelchair, and an invisibly disabled femme) smiling and taking a cell phone selfie together. On the right, the white text reads: Black disabled joy is an act of resistance.] #NAMEDAdvocates #DEI #DEIA #Consulting #DisabilityPrideMonth #BlackJoy #Intersectionality #BlackAndDisabled #InclusionMatters #DiversityInTheWorkplace #EmbraceYourIdentity #AuthenticExpression #SystemicChange #InclusiveWorkplaces #BIPOCDisabilityJustice #BlackDisabledJoy

From elementary school classrooms to adult care homes, so many of our care structures for disabled people are designed without their participation, often in direct opposition to their stated desires. But why? Lauren Schrero Levy, a disability rights advocate and lawyer, shares with Alida what she has learned since founding the disability advocacy nonprofit The Nora Project and serving as a civil rights lawyer at Equip for Equality. Listen: https://hubs.ly/Q02l4vxM0 Together, they explore the challenges in our current institutions for people with disabilities and the promise of inclusive spaces. Discover Lauren’s insights on honoring the dignity of every person: 💡The reasons behind society’s segregation of people with disabilities 💡The negative impact of remaining uninformed on conversations around inclusivity 💡Opposing viewpoints among parents of children with disabilities 💡The innate hope and usefulness of interdependence Listen: https://hubs.ly/Q02l4vxM0

Did you know? About 18.6 million Americans with disabilities face challenges using transportation. This stops them from being independent and joining in with others. How You Can Help: Speak Up: Support rules and programs that help make transportation easier for everyone. Tell Others: Share stories and facts to teach people why it's important to have transportation that works for everyone. Work Together: Team up with groups in your area to make transportation better. For more information on transportation barriers faced by people with disabilities, check out: https://ow.ly/yfeE50SENjP #MonthlyChallenge #InclusiveSolutions #CenterOnDisability

🌟 Celebrating Disability Pride Month in July! 🌈 In the spirit of inclusivity and diversity, we join hands to amplify the voices of our amazing community during Disability Pride Month. 🎉 Disability Pride is all about celebrating and reclaiming our visibility in public because people with disabilities have historically been pushed out of public spaces. Within the flag, each colour stripe has a meaning: • Blue: mental illness. • Yellow: cognitive and intellectual disabilities. • Green: sensory perception disabilities. • Red: physical disabilities. • The Black Field: this field is to represent the disabled people who have lost their lives due to not only their illness, but also negligence, suicide, and eugenics. • The Lightning Bolt: the shape of the lightning bolt represents the non-lateral lives that many disabled people live, often having to adapt themselves or their physical routes to get around an inaccessible society. We embrace and celebrate the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of individuals with disabilities. Together, we create a place that champions accessibility, acceptance, and equality for all. 🌍✨ #DisabilityPride #InclusionMatters #DiversityandInclusion #Equality #SocialJustice #EmbraceDifferences #celebration #DisabilityPrideMonth #diversity

Our lived experiences as Black and Brown women with disabilities make us the best people to sit at tables where policies and other disability inclusion discussions are being held. Nothing about us without us, Include us! #DisabilityInclusion #Representtion #ReresentationMatters #DivasWithDisabilities   #AccessiBe #InventWithUsInMind #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #WhenYouSeeUsIncludeUs #DisabilityAdvocacy    #DisabilityAwareness #BlackWomenWithDisabilities #RemoveTheBarriers Image Description:  A peach background graphic with a headshot of Donna R. Walton, a Black woman smiling broadly with long curly black hair wearing red lipstick and a black and white polka dot blouse. The headshot is on a grey background. Text: Take time to listen to the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities in the Black community and be open to learning from their experiences. Donna R. Walton EdD Founder & President of Divas With Disabilities There’s the accessiBe Logo in blue font below the text.

It's Disability Pride month, and I just finished reading "Disability Visibility." I highly recommend this book to all of you. Hearing stories directly from individuals with disabilities is incredibly powerful. Many of these stories come from disability activists leading fully intersectional lives - disabled and black, gay, non-binary, and more. The reality is that disabled lives in our society are undervalued, violated, abused, and discriminated against in numerous ways. These narratives underscore the importance of inclusivity, activism, representation, and accessibility. It's essential to create physical spaces and develop products & services that center around disabled individuals. I urge everyone to read this book and explore Alice Wong's podcasts (https://lnkd.in/gRgnknJR) for more enlightening content. Let's continue to amplify voices, promote inclusivity, and work towards a more accessible and equitable society. #disabilityvisibility #disabilitypride #blackdisabledlivesmatter #inclusivity #activism

Today I celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It's not just about prohibiting the discrimination against people with disabilities, but it's greatness is in its comprehensive scope, ensuring equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities. The ADA has been transformative in promoting inclusion and fostering a more accessible and equitable place to live and exisit for millions of Americans with disabilities. Because it's not about everyone getting equal treatment, it's about equality, and for some of the people closest to me, it's the difference between being excluded and having the opportunity to participate. We still have a long way to go, but I still celebrate this day. #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADACompliance #CelebrateDiversity #Equality #R3StrategicSearch #R3S2

Why is it important for LEAP to advocate for people with disabilities? Built on the philosophy of individual choice and control, LEAP believes in helping people with disabilities to help themselves, and helping others understand how to support people with disabilities. LEAP does this through various levels of advocacy. Impact of Advocacy: * Individual advocacy allows an individual’s needs to be heard and met through a collaborative representation of their needs and rights to individual and organizational decision makers. * Self-advocacy empowers an individual with a disability to effectively communicate their needs and rights to individuals and entities who hold the power. * Systems level advocacy: with careful planning and implementation, advocacy on a systems level allows us to inform public policy and create positive change. Systems advocacy brings the disability voice to all decision-making tables. By engaging a wider audience of people with disabilities, their family members, and allies, LEAP raises awareness, builds widespread support, helps shape public policy, and improves the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Please help us to continue doing this important work! https://lnkd.in/gHYkGhPY

Classrooms are the Birthplace of Inclusive Societies. My TED Talk is live, watch to see how I discuss how important it is for us to recognize that DEI work isn’t just the work of acknowledging race and the LGBTQIA community, but also that in supporting and understanding those with Disabilities. Watch the full talk here: https://lnkd.in/e-rmrwUq

July 26, 1990 marks the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark U.S. rights law that extended civil rights protections to persons with disabilities. Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people, led the charge. Join me with The Female Quotient for Disability Pride Month as we celebrate the history of the Disability Rights movement and highlight the positive contributions of people with disabilities to society. We'll be discussing the importance of creating pathways to leadership for women with disabilities, address the misconceptions they face, and strategize around what we can do to actively support these leaders. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ejAKS-T8