ALT Blue box with white border. Text that reads: But just because we have come a long way- doesn't mean we have reached the finish line. The advancements we celebrate on Labor Day are the result of decades of advocacy and change, but we should also be sure to remember those who fought, and are fighting, for these rights amid a backdrop of widespread discrimination and exclusion." Labor Day Through the Lens of Disability: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Graphic of two light bulbs hanging by a string from the top of the image. Text reads: Did you know? July is Disability Pride month. Disability pride month celebrates disabled folx, their identities, and their contributions to society. We're celebrating Disability Pride month in an effort to change how people think about and define disability and to promote the belief that disability is a natural part of human diversity.

ALT Image of rainbow background with pride flag. Text reads: Happy Pride Month. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality https://thinkequitable.com/june-is-national-pride-month/

ALT Bright gradient rainbow background. Text reads: Meet our 2024 Youth Equity Ambassadors! The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Image of a crowded concert venue with people packed in. Everyone is standing with arms in the air looking at a stage. Text reads: There seems to be a significant focus on accommodating people with disabilities to get into a location, but not much on being able to move in that space one we are in it."

ALT What is the difference? Open captioning vs closed captioning Open Captioning refers to captioning information embedded on the movie screen without the need for any type of physical adjustment/equipment. It also includes background sounds (ie phone ringing or music playing, and changes in a person's tone (ie like laughter or anger). Closed Captioning requires the use of physical devices/equipement (ie captioning glasses and rear-window cupholder-type devices) to access captioning information. The captioning information is seen by the device user only. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality QR code links to: https://thinkequitable.com/marylands-open-captioning-bill-passed-and-signed-into-law/

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ALT Blue background with blue letters that read: new blog post: Cripping Mentorship in Academia. The National Center for Disability, equity, and Intersectionality. QR code links to: https://thinkequitable.com/cripping-mentorship-in-academia/

ALT Research shows that cancer is reported as the cause of death 1.5 times more often for people with an intellectual disability than those without one. A 6-week committee is being formed to address this new information. If you are interested in joining, please email Leah @ [email protected] Image of a highlighter highlighting the word "cancer" in text. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Two women holding hands on a boardwalk. They are dressed in colorful outfits, and one is seated in a wheelchair. Reads: “Disability is Intersectional”.

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ALT Experts in Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality - Join our community of practice. What we do: we will learn and teach about the intersection of ableism and other forms of oppression, like racism and sexism. We'll develop tools and work on equity in healthcare, living in the community, and justice. We'll work with other organizations, including federal partners for change. We're looking for: experts in the intersection of ableism, racism, cisgenderism, and other forms of oppression. Individuals with disabilities, family members of people with disabilities, and organizations who work on equity. For more information: Email Leah Smith @ [email protected] The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Are you a family member of a child with disabilities or a young adult with disabilities? Do you have ideas about how to improve health & well-being for children w/ disabilities who might also be treated differently due to their race or income or other reasons? If so, we’re interested in your ideas about how to make things better & increase supports in communities & in health care for the children with disabilities who are most impacted by discrimination. Our goal is to identify solutions for the unique problems faced by children with disabilities who might also experience unfair treatment related to their race or income or other factors. This is a research study being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh. We will usually use a Zoom video call but are ready to offer accommodations or an alternative interview method if Zoom does not work for you. Following the interview or focus group, you will receive a $100 gift card with our thanks for helping us do this research.

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ALT Mark your calendar for #WebinarWednesday. During the month of September, The Center for Dignity will be hosting #WebinarWednesday each week at 12pm EST. During each session, we will present medical recommendations to close the gap in healthcare inequities among people with disabilities. Wednesday, Sept 7th: Prenatal Diagnosis; Wednesday, Sept 14th: Mental Health/Suicide Prevention; Wed Sept 21st: Organ Transplantation; Wed September 28th: Aging/End of Life. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcuuqqTkoH9VfKn2XCuTuR7M9aXFScSLP

ALT Only 40% of Physicians were very confident about their ability to provide the same quality of care to patients with disabilities. White arrow pointing to the right. Join us in September for #WebinarWednesday to hear how we recommend physicians can provide the same quality of care to all of their patients, including those with disabilities. Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities

ALT Image of a black mom with her baby sitting near a white doctor in a lab coat. Text reads: The association of maternal child health programs (AMCHP) is seeking stories of resilience in time of public health emergencies. Have you eperienced or helped communities/people navigate: natural disaster (hurricane, flooding, fires); community trauma after an act of violence; global pandemic (zika, COVID); impact of climate change (extended power failure, storms, etc); Systemic discrimination based on race, ability, gender or other identity in a public health emergency. To learn more about this project and how to contribute, contact [email protected] or scan the QR code above to go directly to the submission form.