It's Disability Pride Month! This month celebrates the identity, resilience, and societal contributions of the disability community. Check out this helpful article on the Disability Pride Flag and how its colors came to be. https://lnkd.in/emzMvW4a #DisabilityPride #WholeHealth #WholeLives #WholeCommunity
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As part of Disability Pride Month, it's time for a timely and very relevant post about Disability Tax. Disability Tax is the extra burden Disabled individuals must pay to live our lives at the same level as our non-disabled peers. Disability tax is so real that we can even put a dollar figure to it: roughly $17,000 USD annually. And that number doesn't even account for any of the extra energy and extra effort it takes just to be us in today’s world. Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual. As of 2022, roughly 21% of Disabled people in the United States were living in poverty, compared to 11.5% of non-disabled people. I joined the disability community later in life and it was transformative for me. For the first time, I felt that I belonged. The sense of community and shared understanding was profound. Yet, it also became glaringly clear that we deserve so much more than what society has allowed us to have thus far. In my lifetime, I want better for us. I want the equity we deserve so that we can finally have a chance to live thriving adult lives. To my fellow advocates: I see you. Let’s continue to amplify each other’s work and fight for the equity we ALL deserve. (Thanks to Ruth Rathblott, MSW for another great year of collaborative advocacy!) Looking for more ways to create AND sustain #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace? Hit the ‘follow’ button! I’m an openly Autistic #DEIB Facilitator and Speaker on a mission to close the disability leadership gap. Want to make your organization truly #inclusive? For Consulting, Speaking, Training & Workshops, email me at [email protected] or visit my website https://lnkd.in/ggFshWks Image description: image reads “Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual.” The quote is spread in 4 blocks of light green and light gray colors and has a dark font. #DisabilityPride2024 #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #TrulyInclusiveLeadership
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Yep. The extra costs of being blind don't just include assistive technology. There's delivery, taxis, medical transport, and Uber. Rent is also higher because we have to live in places where we can get around without a car. Those places are expensive. Home ownership is not an option for most people because homes in accessible locations are more expensive - and we also tend on the whole to earn less than comparably qualified nondisabled colleagues. There's no "drive until you qualify" if you can't drive. There's also time cost. I got my bachelor's at 40 because commuting on public transport took 4 to 6 hours of my day for commutes that would have been less than 1 hour per day by car.
DEIB-Disability Facilitator | Autism and Neurodiversity SME | Autistic Quality of Life (AQoL) Researcher | LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy
As part of Disability Pride Month, it's time for a timely and very relevant post about Disability Tax. Disability Tax is the extra burden Disabled individuals must pay to live our lives at the same level as our non-disabled peers. Disability tax is so real that we can even put a dollar figure to it: roughly $17,000 USD annually. And that number doesn't even account for any of the extra energy and extra effort it takes just to be us in today’s world. Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual. As of 2022, roughly 21% of Disabled people in the United States were living in poverty, compared to 11.5% of non-disabled people. I joined the disability community later in life and it was transformative for me. For the first time, I felt that I belonged. The sense of community and shared understanding was profound. Yet, it also became glaringly clear that we deserve so much more than what society has allowed us to have thus far. In my lifetime, I want better for us. I want the equity we deserve so that we can finally have a chance to live thriving adult lives. To my fellow advocates: I see you. Let’s continue to amplify each other’s work and fight for the equity we ALL deserve. (Thanks to Ruth Rathblott, MSW for another great year of collaborative advocacy!) Looking for more ways to create AND sustain #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace? Hit the ‘follow’ button! I’m an openly Autistic #DEIB Facilitator and Speaker on a mission to close the disability leadership gap. Want to make your organization truly #inclusive? For Consulting, Speaking, Training & Workshops, email me at [email protected] or visit my website https://lnkd.in/ggFshWks Image description: image reads “Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual.” The quote is spread in 4 blocks of light green and light gray colors and has a dark font. #DisabilityPride2024 #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #TrulyInclusiveLeadership
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In Australia, a D/disabled person: -will lose their Disability Support Pension if they marry or live with a partner who earns too much. -have their pension reduced if they have more than $2k in the bank or earn more than $102 a week. -is at higher risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. -have $26k less disposable income as a result of the higher living/health costs. -is far more likely to be earning less in the first place due to under or unemployment. The system is designed to ensure disabled people cannot get themselves out of poverty.
DEIB-Disability Facilitator | Autism and Neurodiversity SME | Autistic Quality of Life (AQoL) Researcher | LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy
As part of Disability Pride Month, it's time for a timely and very relevant post about Disability Tax. Disability Tax is the extra burden Disabled individuals must pay to live our lives at the same level as our non-disabled peers. Disability tax is so real that we can even put a dollar figure to it: roughly $17,000 USD annually. And that number doesn't even account for any of the extra energy and extra effort it takes just to be us in today’s world. Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual. As of 2022, roughly 21% of Disabled people in the United States were living in poverty, compared to 11.5% of non-disabled people. I joined the disability community later in life and it was transformative for me. For the first time, I felt that I belonged. The sense of community and shared understanding was profound. Yet, it also became glaringly clear that we deserve so much more than what society has allowed us to have thus far. In my lifetime, I want better for us. I want the equity we deserve so that we can finally have a chance to live thriving adult lives. To my fellow advocates: I see you. Let’s continue to amplify each other’s work and fight for the equity we ALL deserve. (Thanks to Ruth Rathblott, MSW for another great year of collaborative advocacy!) Looking for more ways to create AND sustain #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace? Hit the ‘follow’ button! I’m an openly Autistic #DEIB Facilitator and Speaker on a mission to close the disability leadership gap. Want to make your organization truly #inclusive? For Consulting, Speaking, Training & Workshops, email me at [email protected] or visit my website https://lnkd.in/ggFshWks Image description: image reads “Disability tax doesn't get talked about often and, as a result, neither does how difficult it can be to get out of poverty as a Disabled individual.” The quote is spread in 4 blocks of light green and light gray colors and has a dark font. #DisabilityPride2024 #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #TrulyInclusiveLeadership
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions, achievements, and resilience of the disability community. This month honors the diversity, strength, and unique perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring to our world. While celebrating the spirit of empowerment and financial independence, don’t forget about ABLE accounts: ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are tax-advantaged savings tools designed for individuals with disabilities. These accounts allow beneficiaries to save and invest money without jeopardizing their eligibility for crucial public benefits programs, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This Disability Pride Month, let's celebrate our community's strength, spread awareness about valuable resources like ABLE accounts, and continue advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities for all. able.delaware.gov #Delaware #Treasurer #DisabilityPrideMonth #ABLE #ABLEAccounts #Disability #Savings
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Happy Disability Pride Month! As we move from #PrideMonth to #DisabilityPride, we're reminded that both Prides are a moment to be joyous and celebrate what makes us all intrinsically beautiful – our disabilities, our neurodivergences, our stories. Disability Pride is also a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, how we got here, who got us here, and honor what comes next. All month long, we'll be sharing ways to celebrate Disability Pride. You can expect stories and content by disabled creators, a webinar all about workplace disclosure from panelists with lived experience, and resources you can share and learn from. Disability Pride is about amplifying voices that have been systemically left out. Disability Pride is about creating a more accessible world. Disability Pride is about seeing injustice and doing something about it. -- #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityAwareness Image Description: A graphic with a tan background with text that reads, "Action moves us forward." in bold dark green, highlighted in yellow. The Joshin logo is at the bottom, with Disability Pride flag colors on the left.
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July is Disability Pride Month! Only the disability community can define Disability Pride Month. How someone chooses to celebrate or define "disability pride” is individualistic. Here are just a few viewpoints to keep in mind: "Pride is about defiance and refusing to be ashamed of one's life as a disabled person despite society's negative perceptions." "Pride month is about asserting the worth and equality of disabled people, rejecting the notion that they are broken and need fixing. " "Pride is the opposite of shame; it's about living one's best life unapologetically in a world that expects disabled people to be helpless and miserable." At First Place AZ every new hire is given a copy of "Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally" by Emily Ladau when they join the team! For us, disability pride month doesn't only exist in July. In the wonderful words of Emily Ladau... "The first thing that I remind people is that disability itself is not a bad word, We are so afraid to even use the word that we often relegate disability to the margins of marginalization." #DisabilityPrideMonth #AutsimAcceptance #Inclusive #Neurodiversity #DemystifyingDisability #EmilyLadau
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Happy Disability Pride Month! This is a great opportunity to think about how your organisation represents people with disabilities. At the Valuable 500, we have worked with a diverse group of disability advocates and experts to create 6 key principals for authentic disability representation. No matter what stage your organisation is at on its journey to disability representation, this guide is for you! So what is disability representation? It is 'the systematic and genuine portrayal of disability across all media, communications, and consumer touchpoints. For this to happen, disabled employees must be recruited, supported, and given opportunities to progress at every stage of the process.' Click the link below and get moving on your journey of authentic representation. #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #DisabilityRepresentation https://lnkd.in/eCZUC7-y
Key Principles for Authentic Disability Representation
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It’s Disability pride month and I just want to remind people that: Disability pride is a movement that promotes the recognition and celebration of people with disabilities, emphasizing their value, accomplishments, and how they enrich to society. It challenges traditional perceptions of disability, which often view disability through a lens of pity, dependency, and limitations. Instead, disability pride advocates for a perspective that recognizes disability as a natural part of human diversity. The importance of disability pride lies in its ability to foster a more inclusive and equitable society. Celebrating disability, challenges stigma and discrimination, helping to shift societal attitudes from viewing disability as a deficit to recognizing it as a unique and valuable aspect of the human experience. This encourages the development of policies and environments that are accessible and accommodating to all, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of life. It encourages self-acceptance and self-advocacy, enabling people to assert their rights and needs confidently as well as developing self worth and self care. When individuals with disabilities take pride in their identity, they are more likely to pursue opportunities, engage in their communities, and advocate for necessary changes. Disability pride highlights the contributions of individuals with disabilities, showcasing their talents, achievements, and perspectives. This recognition is vital for breaking down stereotypes and demonstrating that people with disabilities are not defined by their impairments but by their abilities. Disability pride is the way to create a world that values and includes everyone, regardless of their abilities. ——————————————— I’m Elizabeth a disabled #livedexperience #mentalhealth #trainer policy analyst and writer who wants community and independent living to work for everyone. I talk about #mentalhealth, #wellbeing in the #community and #workplace. ——————————————— What better than a pic of me to illustrate a disabled person with an invisible disability! Pic of Elizabeth wearing a colourful scarf, glasses and a black coat smiling. Behind me is a brick wall.
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#HappeningNow: Marlene Sallo of the National Disability Rights Network and I discuss the systems that support and fail the disability community, and what a contemporary disability justice framework should look like at a time when one in four Americans have a disability. #OnWhatMatters We want this video to be accessible to the widest possible audience. For a fully accessible version with a transcript, please visit: https://lnkd.in/emtuzwrA #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA34
#OnWhatMatters l Centering Disability Rights and Justice l Marlene Sallo In today's #OnWhatMatters conversation, Marlene Sallo and Hilary Pennington talk about the systems that support and fail the disability community and how disability justice is essential to building a multiracial democracy. Hilary Pennington, Ford’s executive vice president of programs, interviews Marlene Sallo, executive director of the National Disability Rights Network, a national organization that advocates for protecting the civil and human rights of all people with disabilities. Marlene outlines the vast size of today’s disability community and the intersectional approach needed to achieve disability justice. #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA34 Learn more about NDRN at: https://www.ndrn.org/ We want this video to be accessible to the widest possible audience. For a fully accessible version with a transcript, please visit: fordf.org/MarleneSallo
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