Disability pride has been celebrated by some members of the disability community for more than 30 years, but many allies and people with disabilities don’t know about it. It began after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities.
Read more in our latest blog post about Disability Pride Month and the different disabilities the flag colors represent:
How are you planning to celebrate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 32nd Anniversary? This July 26, the ADA National Network and individuals, communities, and organizations across the country will be participating.
Sometimes it takes informing others in a fun way to spread awareness about developmental disabilities. Through these creative collaborations we can create a better, more inclusive future for all!
Reebok and Zappos are collaborating to create new footwear geared to individuals with disabilities! This line of adaptive footwork includes features like zippers, extra wide options, heel pull tabs and low cut designs.
Have you seen the latest Barbie?
Mattel recently released last month a new series of dolls, which includes the first Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a Barbie with a prosthetic leg, as well as a Ken doll with vitiligo I — a skin condition defined by the loss of pigment cells.
Do You Have an Upcoming Event?
Did you know?
If you have an upcoming event, you can submit it to our calendar!
Do you know of any college students with developmental disabilities? It's not too late to apply for scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year! The Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas and the Organization for Autism Research offer two of the many scholarships geared toward individuals with developmental disabilities that are pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas wants YOU to apply for the Ralph G. Norman Scholarship! If you or someone you know has a developmental learning disability and is active in their community, this scholarship is right for them.
The Organization for Autistic Research has awarded more than $1.3 million to autistic students since 2007. These scholarships are open to students across the spectrum.
Adults on Autism Spectrum Support Group Meeting
Don't forget about the Adults on Autism Spectrum Support Group Meeting Saturday, July 23! It's a great opportunity to join other adults on the spectrum to socialize and support each other.
For a calendar of the 2022 monthly meetings, click here.
Are You an Employer?
Please take a few minutes to complete the Arkansas GCDD's Disability Inclusion Survey. The feedback we receive, which is 100-percent anonymous unless you would like to leave your contact information for further questions, will help us to craft resources to support employers in creating a diverse workforce, including people with disabilities.
It stands for Self Advocates Network Development, and it provides advocacy training and leadership development to people with disabilities across Arkansas. If you would like to learn more, please call 501-492-5751.
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities | (501) 682-2897 | gcdd.arkansas.gov
