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11. "Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to earn respect, responsibility, advancement and ...
Right to respect for human dignity. Right to same civil and political rights as other human beings. Right to measures designed to enable self-reliance. Right to medical, psychological and functional treatment as necessary. Right to economic and social security, including the right to employment.
In the late 1960s, with the rise of universal design, there grew a need for a symbol to identify accessible facilities. [3] In 1968, Norman Acton, President of Rehabilitation International (RI), tasked Karl Montan, chairman of the International Commission of Technology and Accessibility (ICTA), to develop a symbol as a technical aid and present in the group's 1969 World Congress convention in ...
The Chicago Disability Pride Parade outlines these goals in its statement: Change the way people think and define "disability". Break and end internalized shame among people with disabilities. Promote the idea in society that disability is a natural and fundamental part of human diversity that people living with disabilities can be proud of. [15]
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up 120 inspiring quotes from civil rights icons as well as words of wisdom from inspiring modern figures including Viola Davis, Janelle Monáe and ...
These quotes by notable Black people—from celebrated authors to award-winning actors to renowned public figures—reflect their determination, achievements, wisdom, and the mantras they used or ...
The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first ...
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) delivered an emotional speech about his disability to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.. Mr Fetterman spoke via video message ...