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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so let’s talk about something real—disability discrimination in the workplace. It’s when employees with disabilities are unfairly treated, like getting passed over for promotions or not having necessary accommodations like wheelchair-accessible workspaces. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes this illegal. If you or someone you know is dealing with this, don’t just let it slide. An employment lawyer can help make sure your rights are respected. Check out this blog to learn more about the types of discrimination and how to take action. #NDEAM #DisabilityRights #KnowYourRights https://lnkd.in/g3qvCdcq

Americans & Texans alike have rights against disability discrimination. In the United States, federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) make disability discrimination illegal in various areas including the workplace, public spaces, and education. These laws apply to all states, including Texas. Disability discrimination is when individuals with disabilities are treated less favorably because of their disability. This discrimination can happen in employment, education, access to public places, and provision of services and facilities. Employees who believe that they were terminated, demoted, or not hired because of a disability, or those who were denied a reasonable accommodation after requesting one, should speak with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible. For more on this topic, check out our article below in the comments. #DisabilityRights #ADA #DisabilityDiscrimination #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceRights #AccessForAll #InclusionMatters #LegalAdvice #EqualOpportunity #TexasLaw #JSL #JSLTexas #JacksonSpencerLaw #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities(UNCRPD), Artice 27 advocates for the active participation in employment. It highlights the need to eliminate discrimination and encourages the creation of inclusive workplaces. Employers are increasingly recognising the value of a diverse workforce, not only from a moral perspective but also as a source of strength and innovation. By working together to implement the UNCRPD, we can create workplaces where people with disabilities are fully included, and their rights respected. #changinglives #UNCRPD #Disabilityrights 🇺🇳🇮🇪🇪🇺 #inclusion #abilities #recruitment

Did you know that disability rights in the workplace have come a long way, but challenges still persist? 🤔 A recent article explores the intersection of employment discrimination law and disability rights, highlighting key legislation like the ADA and notable legal cases that have shaped current protections. Some key takeaways: • The ADA transformed workplace rights for disabled workers • Reasonable accommodations are required by law • Enforcement challenges remain, including lack of employer knowledge As we strive for truly equal employment opportunities, ongoing commitment to legal enforcement, education, and advocacy is crucial. Have you encountered disability discrimination in the workplace? What more can be done to support disabled workers? Read the full article for a comprehensive overview of this important topic: https://lnkd.in/emimaKi3 #DisabilityRights #WorkplaceEquality #EmploymentLaw

What is disability discrimination? Disabled people are protected in the workplace against direct and indirect disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of their disability. Disability discrimination legislation covers disabled employees, but also disabled job applicants in the recruitment process. Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer has an active duty to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled person where its policies or practices, or physical feature of its premises, put a disabled employee at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with a non-disabled person. [Personnel Today] #employment #disability

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! It's so important to raise awareness about the realities of disability employment and celebrate the contributions that workers with disabilities are making every day. Experiencing employment discrimination is very harmful, financially, and emotionally, so it's crucial to bring awareness to it. Read the latest piece on the Easterseals blog, where Leah Smith shares the realities of employment discrimination for people with disabilities: https://lnkd.in/g4gsHz7N #NDEAM #Employment #Easterseals

NDEAM educates about disability employment and celebrates America's workers with disabilities and the many leaders who have worked to increase access and equity in the workplace. Learn more about these leaders at the link below https://lnkd.in/eRv47eHm #31daysOfNDEAM

October marks “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” (NDEAM). At Legacy, we take this time to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of individuals with disabilities to the workforce and economy. Keep an eye out as we feature our participants and discuss the various ways we provide support across a range of pre-vocational/vocational services! #ndeam #ndeam2024 #disabilityservicenj #disabilityservices #advocacynj #vocationalservices #prevocationalservices

While volunteering with Human Resource Professionals of Central PA Chapter, I had the privilege of meeting Elisabeth Ellenbogan, a Holocaust survivor and disability rights activist. Elisabeth was part of the groundbreaking protests in the 1970s that paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On this #WellbeingWednesday we observe Disability Awareness Month by reflecting on disability rights. Growing up with the cruel nickname "Dizzy Lizzy," Elisabeth suffered a childhood brain injury that left her with a neurological disability and vertigo. Her early working years were marked by a simple yet often unmet need: an employer who understood that sometimes she needed a reading break or to rest her head when vertigo struck. She also told the story of Mike, a person that during a traffic stop suffered an epileptic seizure. Because he could not comply with the police officers instructions, he was deemed a threat and shot. Discrimination, or lack of understanding of disabilities, led to the demonstrations like April 1977, when a group of around 100 people with many kinds of disabilities staged a month-long sit-in as part of a national protest. In 1990 the Americans With Disabilities Act, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in all aspects of public life, was passed. Prior to the passage of the ADA, 65% of the buses in the U.S. were accessible. According to a 2020 survey by the Federal Transit Administration, more than 97% of buses are ADA accessible. And then in 2008 the ADAAA was passed. Today a“Disability” is now defined broadly as a Physical or Mental Impairment to include any psychological disorder or condition, any cosmetic disfigurement, or any anatomical loss effecting the neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin, and endocrine systems. Also covered is any mental or psychological disorder, such as an intellectual disability (formerly termed mental retardation), organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. While we talked, Elisabeth asked if I knew about the ADA. I told her about what we do in #HR when we talk with leaders to understand performance issues and the relationship a manager has with their employees. Sometimes this leads to a conversation around the accommodation process, some employees need reasonable accommodations in order to perform their work. And the ADA encourages us to engage in the interactive process to determine that. Elisabeth then asked me when I was born, and when I shared the year, she said “In your life, think of all the protections that you have.” And then she asked, “What are you doing at work to make sure people with disabilities are able to work there?”. https://lnkd.in/eicXZaXd #disabilityawareness #inclusion #accessibility #disabilitypride 

Did You Know? Australia was at the forefront of disability rights when it passed the Disability Discrimination Act in 1992. This landmark legislation made it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities in areas like employment, education and public services. This act was a significant step towards ensuring equality and inclusivity for all Australians, paving the way for a more accessible society. 🙌 What does this mean for you or someone you know? Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below! Let’s continue to advocate for equality and accessibility for everyone! 💪💙 #DisabilityFacts #DisabilityDiscriminationAct #Accessibility #Inclusion #Australia