by: Nicole M. Long, LICSW
Disability Pride Month, observed each July, commemorates the 1990 enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that extended vital civil rights protections to people with disabilities.
The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Not all disabilities are visible. The ADA protects people with mobility, vision, hearing, intellectual, cognitive, and other disabilities.1
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in four adults in the U.S. have a disability.2 Disability Pride Month recognizes the value of people with disabilities and raises awareness about the importance of disability culture and inclusion.
"We Belong Here, and We're Here to Stay" is this year's Disability Pride Month theme that has been selected by The Arc's National Council of Self-Advocates to promote inclusion and convey the important message "people with disabilities are a vital part of every community." 3
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is dedicated to removing barriers and creating equity for all by empowering individuals and communities to thrive, age in place, and reach their highest potential in their homes and communities.
Home-based Care, also known as "homecare" services, help people with disabilities remain safe and independent at home. Homecare options include but are not limited to care management, personal care, homemaking, and transition support upon discharge from hospital or nursing facility. Transportation coordination for medical appointments and procedures is also part of homecare services. Whether for short-term needs or for ongoing support, homecare encompasses a wide range of supports and may be provided in an individual's own home or that of a family member or friend.
OCES supports everyone without exception. Join us in celebrating people with disabilities and honoring the history, culture and achievements of the disability community.
Sources:
1ADA.gov. U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. (n.d.) Introduction to the Americans with Disability Act. https://www.ada.gov/topics/intro-to-ada/1
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