When most people think of the word “disability”, they picture someone using a wheelchair, walker, guide dog, or maybe even a prosthetic of some kind. But there’s more to disability than meets the eye.
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There is no doubt that 2020 was a difficult year for all. The arrival of a highly contagious virus in the form of Covid-19 continues to have severe repercussions across the globe - yet it cannot be said that we have all weathered the same storm. In fact, those considered vulnerable have faced unique battles through no fault of their own.
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Diversability has been selected to receive $25k in additional funding to continue growing our community!
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Consumer demand can be a powerful force. A recent report by VISA suggests that the majority of American shoppers are planning to buy gifts from small and medium-sized businesses. Consider supporting the disability community with your wallet this holiday season.
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Mental health is often left out of the disability conversation. In reality, mental illness is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting 264 million people.
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On December 1, 2020, Diversability held an online event, “Diversability Unplugged: Workplace Realities” where a panel of distinguished speakers and Diversability community members discussed their experiences on being disabled in the workforce. We’ve pulled out some of our favorite quotes from our panelists related to the topics discussed.
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Today, we’re joining people and organizations around the world to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD). Observed annually on December 3rd, IDPD was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to "promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life".
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