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  2. 2024: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future” [16] On the 2012 International Day of People with Disability, the United Kingdom government introduced mandatory work for disabled people who received welfare benefits in order to "Improve disabled peoples chances of getting work by ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. List of month-long observances - Wikipedia

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    National Disability Employment Awareness Month (United States) [8] [9] [48] National Hispanic Heritage Month (US; September 15 to October 15) [40] National Pizza Month (United States) National Work and Family Month (United States) [49] Polish American Heritage Month [citation needed] American Archives Month (United States) [50]

  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.

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    December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM. ... The Trump Economy Begins: 4 Money Moves Retirees Should Make Before Inauguration Day. 3 Things Retirees Should Sell To Build Their Retirement Savings.

  9. Autism rights movement - Wikipedia

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    In 2012, autistic activist Zoe Gross organized the first Disability Day of Mourning vigil held in memory of people with disabilities murdered by family members or caregivers. [ 110 ] [ 111 ] [ 112 ] These vigils are now held annually on 1 March globally, often by local self-advocacy and disability rights groups.