World Institute on Disability

World Institute on Disability (WID): Continually advancing the rights and opportunities of over one billion people with disabilities.

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Have you registered yet for World Institute on Disability's 40th anniversary virtual celebration on November 7! We can’t wait to share performances from Ali Stroker and Lachi ♫! Register Here: https://t.co/Q5MFYI6nvd

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WID has been highlighting disability owned small businesses as part of our Supporting Disability-Owned Businesses (SDOB) pilot program. We encourage you to support these and all disability owned businesses! As we close out NDEAM, thanks to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for assisting us.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Small Business Spotlight: Chai Ho Tea. Angad Sahgal is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and the founder of Chai Ho tea. Chai Ho Tea’s vision is to provide a one-of-a-kind of tea experience. #NDEAM

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United Nations Day, on October 24th, marks the anniversary of the UN Charter in 1945. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being.
#UnitedNations

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Small Business Spotlight: Rocket A Go-Go is an alternative boutique with brand new and pre-loved items specializing in clothing, accessories, sterling silver jewelry and art with a funky flare. https://t.co/BLWBoOMeQy #NDEAM

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Have you registered yet for World Institute on Disability's 40th anniversary virtual celebration on November 7! We can’t wait to share performances from Ali Stroker and Lachi ♫! Register Here: https://t.co/CHeEjvYpVE

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WID is honored to be collaborating with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction, benefiting over 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide. Check out the report 👉 https://t.co/qxnyX0ZYNA

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We are less than a month away from our virtual celebration of WID! 2023 marks 40 years since Judith Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Joan Leon founded WID! Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone on Nov. 7th! Register now https://t.co/TtO63WDMcl #WID

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Day 1 at #mEnabling23 was a huge success as we explored the power of AI and Digital Transformation in making the world more inclusive. Check out this photo of WID Executive Director, Marcie Roth pictured along with WID Board member, Luis Gallegos and James Thurston, Atos.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Small Business Spotlight: The Kitchenette in Frederick, MD. The Kitchenette sells kitchen wares, handmade items and unique kitchen gadgets. #Disability #NDEAM

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Check out WID Executive Director, Marcie Roth this week at #mEnabling23! It's not too late to register! https://t.co/qgfUGKfjaK

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Our first #NDEAM Small Business Spotlight this month is Amazing Artists LLC. Alexandra Adlawan is a writer and illustrator from Long Beach, CA, and creator of the Amazing Artists publishing company. Check out Alexandra’s children’s book series! https://t.co/VejROaVj43

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WID's 40th Anniversary Celebration is coming! Our virtual event will feature Lachi and Ali Stroker, as well as highlight our findings from our Global Strategic Planning Sessions. We hope you'll register to join us on November 7th at 12pm EST/4pm UTC! https://t.co/l0XaJydojl

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! We believe in a whole community approach, moving people with disabilities out of poverty and fully including them in the community. https://t.co/A4BgywaeOw
#inclusion #disability #NDEAM

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Register now for our 40th anniversary virtual celebration on November 7! We are thrilled to announce two incredible performers for our virtual celebration: @AliStroker and @Lachimusic! Register here: https://t.co/Q5MFYI6nvd

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Inclusive hiring practices must be paired with disability inclusive emergency preparedness plans. Make sure your plans include people with visible and invisible disabilities during emergency preparedness month, and all year long.  #disability #workplace #Preparedness

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The Rehabilitation Act is 50 today. Section 504 and the other sections of the Rehabilitation Act are not just suggested actions, implementation and compliance are the law. #disabilityrights #disabilityjustice #RehabAct

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For more free preparedness resources, check out our website: https://t.co/ugveWiZwK5 (Part 6 of 6, end of thread)

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It's Preparedness Month! Tip #1: Make a Plan
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It’s also important to ask others about their plan. Making sure that the people in your plan know how to help is an important part of preparedness. (Part 5 of 6)