Accelerate Disability Inclusion

Accelerate Disability Inclusion, a campaign of the Disabilities Fund of the Chicago Community Trust

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Long-term disinvestment in communities of color has created a growing racial wealth gap, especially people of color with disabilities. Closing the racial wealth gap is key to a prosperous and an inclusive Chicago. https://t.co/DxHciPWEwv #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion

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Our regional challenge is addressing how our systems can support youth w disabilities. The #YouthAndDisability factsheet outlines how educational system failures, employment gaps, & justice system inequities all contribute to the challenges our youth face. https://t.co/Ll8zYKt4Ka

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Inclusive hiring practices gives companies a competitive edge by:
✔ increasing the pool of qualified candidates
✔ increasing productivity and turnover
✔ meeting diversity targets for federal contractors.

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A strong Chicago region requires the equal opportunity, inclusion, and full participation of all residents. Learn more about how to #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion in our region with the #DisabilityChicago factsheet ⤵
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Having a bank account is a key element in establishing financial stability, including the ability to apply for affordable loan options and building good credit. People with disabilities, especially people of color with disabilities, are more likely to be under and unbanked.

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Home ownership, one of the biggest ways to accrue wealth, is not always a possibility for people with disabilities. Accessible housing in Chicago tends to be in predominantly white neighborhoods, with higher rent prices as a result.

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Many #PwD in Illinois rely on PCAs to live independently, such as getting ready for work. Limits on assets often mean that working and saving to build asset results in losing the very benefits that make work possible.

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Do you know what an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account is? Despite popular belief, opening an ABLE account will not prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing benefits.

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#PwD in our region face many barriers to wealth-building, ranging from asset limits to access to banking services. We need to #InformAndAct to #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion.

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The statistics on poverty rates by disability status and race are alarming. If we are going to close the racial wealth gap, we can and must provide pathways for wealth building for people with disabilities, especially those of color. #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion

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Segregation, discrimination, and long-term disinvestment in communities color have created a growing racial wealth gap-- particularly for people with disabilities. It's time to #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion.

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Youth opportunity spotlight: Think College! Illinois offers post-secondary education options for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Illinois. #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion
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@ChiDisabilities actively combats high unemployment rates for youth w/ disabilities by offering youth employment services, including a job shadow day and a youth transition fair. Read more about this opportunity to #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion here: https://t.co/BOO2TauPdX

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@ChiDisabilities actively combats high unemployment rates for youth w/ disabilities by offering youth employment services, including a job shadow day and a youth transition fair. Read more about this opportunity to #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion here: https://t.co/BOO2TauPdX

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Addressing how our systems can use best practices to support youth with disabilities will help create paths to success. Read more facts about the 13,000 opportunity youth in Chicago here: https://t.co/v8ueZsfP3V #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion.

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Join Chicago MOPD commissioner Rachel Arfa and Candace Moore, Chief Equity Officer, for a fireside chat about City Hall's perspective of setting an agenda for equity Thursday, 10/22 at 4:00p CST. #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion #ADA25

Save your seat: https://t.co/sY3jUP89Kr

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Our community offers many opportunities for youth with disabilities to thrive! Chicago Access Living's youth mentoring program pairs youth with disabilities grades 6-12 with adult mentors in the community. #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion

Learn more: https://t.co/XcftN1D4zw

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@DisPhilanthropy @Allstate @ChiTrust Thanks for the shout-out!

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#DisHistory fact: #NDEAM began in 1945 as a week long awareness campaign to educate the public about the issues that #PwD faced gaining employment. 75 years later, #NDEAM today is a month-long celebration of disability inclusion in the workplace.

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This month marks the 75th national observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, #NDEAM. Read more about Ben Lumicao's perspective on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities here: https://t.co/K1FWtCMSX5 #AccelerateDisabilityInclusion