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July is Disability Pride Month! If this is your first time hearing about it, you are definitely not alone. Disability Pride Month began in July of 1990 after the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed. This prohibited discrimination against disabled Americans. The purpose of the Pride aspect can be defined like this: “To change the way people think about and define “disability,” to break down and end the internalized shame among people with Disabilities, and to promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride. (Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade, 2013)” There are many ways to support Disability Pride, and one is by sharing the Disability Pride flag, shown below! Read more about Disability Pride Month, what it means to disabled Americans, and how to support the disabled community here: https://lnkd.in/g2eTAKpY

July is Disability Pride Month! If this is your first time hearing about it, you are definitely not alone. Disability Pride Month began in July of 1990 after the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed. This prohibited discrimination against disabled Americans. The purpose of the Pride aspect can be defined like this: “To change the way people think about and define “disability,” to break down and end the internalized shame among people with Disabilities, and to promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride. (Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade, 2013)” There are many ways to support Disability Pride, and one is by sharing the Disability Pride flag, shown below! Read more about Disability Pride Month, what it means to disabled Americans, and how to support the disabled community here: https://lnkd.in/g2eTAKpY

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

This month marks the establishment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the annual celebration of Disability Pride Month to commemorate the passage of this landmark civil rights law. Watch this series of short videos to learn more about the disability rights movement: https://ow.ly/uo2t50PlRuM.

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 is National Disability Independence Day! We celebrate the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. As an employer, we’re proud to support diversity, equity and inclusion and that includes being ADA compliant in all of our buildings and providing digital experiences that support ADA needs and requirements. Check out this article on how the ADA came to be and why it’s important to all Americans. https://lnkd.in/e4c9nNQ9

Today is National Disability Independence Day! We celebrate the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. As an employer, we’re proud to support diversity, equity and inclusion and that includes being ADA compliant in all of our buildings and providing digital experiences that support ADA needs and requirements. Check out this article on how the ADA came to be and why it’s important to all Americans. https://lnkd.in/e4c9nNQ9

July 26th is National Disability Independence Day, which celebrates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! The bill enacted sweeping legislation prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and guaranteeing their civil rights to access transportation, employment, education, and other services. #ThanksToTheADA We believe full inclusion and participation in community life are attainable for everyone! Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, DP works to create spaces for marginalized communities to have their voices heard. We strive to ensure that equity is not just a word but an action allowing everyone to feel and know they truly belong. You can learn more about the ADA and its impact here: https://acl.gov/ada.

In 2023, Disability Rights California achieved some significant victories in the courts and in the Legislature as we continue to prioritize disabled people from the most marginalized communities and their families. Among our victories, DRC staff responded to 21,187 requests for assistance, conducted 1,435 outreach events and trainings, analyzed 816 bills directly impacting persons with disabilities, and took positions on 156 bills. Learn more about the work Disability Rights California accomplished in 2023, here: https://lnkd.in/g4KEmNB3

Happy 33rd Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Following decades of work by disability advocates, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. Its primary purpose is to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, and communication infrastructure. The ADA has undoubtedly been a crucial and transformative piece of legislation, significantly improving accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilities. However, it is essential to recognize that the ADA is only the beginning of a broader movement for disability rights and inclusion.#ADA33 https://lnkd.in/eSb5_EN