GBTA | Inclusion & Culture Committee’s Post

The 2024 Disability Equality Index ® Reveals Strong Growth in Leadership and Accessibility but Boardroom Inclusion Lags. The report shows an increase in reported practices around disability inclusion, but more is needed in areas such as diversity reporting, supplier diversity spending, and boardroom inclusion. Read the report at https://lnkd.in/e_A4Njvf #WorkforceWednesday #YAFC #fcsnma Disability:IN

"This month is just for LGBT+ disabled people right?" "I think you should change the name of Disability Pride Month because it's confusing. Pride is just for the LGBT community" "What's the point of Disability Pride Month?" I've been asked and told the above multiple times when it comes to Disability Pride Month. The second point, me changing the name as if it's something I came up with all by myself is a particular favourite. (I wasn't even one when Disability Pride Month began) For those who don't know, June is LGBT Pride Month and July is Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride has its routes in the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990 and emerged as a way for our community to celebrate their identities and break down the innumerable barriers we face. Of course, there's a lot of intersectionality when it comes to transitioning from June to July. (According to the University of Cambridge autistic people are 8 times more likely to be LGBT+) but this is a month that celebrates the disabled community as a whole. But unlike June, no corporates will be rainbow washing their logos, no huge events will take place, and there won't be the focus on disabled people in the media. In fact, unless you're following disabled creators you'll have no idea it's a thing. So if you can, take this month to educate yourself, attend a few webinars or follow some fantastic disabled people. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAndProud

ICYMI: "The Intersectionality of Disability Rights and Anti-Racist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts" is especially pertinent during #DisabilityPrideMonth! Read the #research #brief here: https://ow.ly/AfOl50SsXc5 #AntiRacist #Diverse #Equitable #Inclusive

The 2024 Disability Equality Index ® Reveals Strong Growth in Leadership and Accessibility but Boardroom Inclusion Lags. The report shows an increase in reported practices around disability inclusion but more is needed in areas such as diversity reporting, supplier diversity spending and boardroom inclusion. https://lnkd.in/e3khmgyk #WorkforceWednesday #YAFC @RAISECenter #Transition

When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights

When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #DisabilityRights  #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights

It's doing what should have been done from the beginning.

community supporting all forms of community, building connections, collaborations, & friendships, seeking solutions & innovation is necessary. Disability includes invisible, mental health, medical, physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurodiverse, vision, hearing, the young, the old, born with, obtained, degenerative, genetic, all races, genders, & identities, & all financial brackets. Human Rights, embracing community, building supportive connections & solutions- let's get it! Picture shown: black background with white lettering

I am often asked for advice on how to “sell” accessible and inclusive garden design in public and private spaces. I can see these people hope for a impenetrable list of justifications and benefits they can pass on to get projects greenlit. My advice is always to turn the tables and simply ask for a justification why these spaces shouldn’t be universally designed and inclusive for all. It’s often met with a bit of shock to be honest. Because we just don’t think reflexively enough about the idea that access and inclusion (I believe these things are different too btw) is a basic human right. So I loved seeing this as it re-affirms my position within greenspace design. AND this approach applies to all disadvantaged groups too. Not just within disability. #greenspace #landscapedesign #therapeutichorticulture #inclusion #disability #disabilityrights

Disability inclusion guarantees equal opportunities and respect across all aspects of life, including employment, aiming for fairness where everyone can contribute fully without discrimination. It's a crucial step toward a more just and equitable society. https://lnkd.in/dZkgJnGa