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  2. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political , social, economic and cultural life.

  3. Global Accessibility Awareness Day - Wikipedia

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    In 2016, a one-day conference was hosted by Carleton University and organized by A11yYOW Archived 2019-12-16 at the Wayback Machine, Ottawa's accessibility Meetup. [ 11 ] In 2017, Apple released a series of videos and organized a concert as part of a week-long series of events marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

  4. International Year of Disabled Persons - Wikipedia

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    December 3 each year, since 1992, is identified by the United Nations as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. British new wave singer-songwriter Ian Dury , himself a disabled person, released a song titled " Spasticus Autisticus " in 1981, which he intended as a scathing critique of the International Year, which he viewed as ...

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    Another change that took effect the same day exempts households from having to disclose such in-kind support if household members are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

  6. National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Wikipedia

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    The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits any public institutions that receive federal funds from discriminating on the premise of disability. [4] Only two years later in 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed requiring public schools that accept federal funding to provide equal education and access to education for disabled children. [4]

  7. Disability Pride Month - Wikipedia

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    On July 26, 1992, New York City held its first Disability Independence Day March. Congress Member Major Owens was a keynote speaker. [49] The last Disability Independence Day March was held on July 28, 1996. New York City began holding Disability Pride Parades annually in 2015 when mayor Bill de Blasio declared July Disability Pride Month.

  8. Autism rights movement - Wikipedia

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    The rainbow-colored infinity symbol is a popular symbol among autism rights advocates. The colors symbolize the autism spectrum. [1]The autism rights movement, also known as the autistic acceptance movement, is a social movement allied with the disability rights movement.

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