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Disability Pride Month at ACLP
July is Disability Pride Month, and ACLP celebrates, accepts, and honors each person's uniqueness and sees it as an integral part of human diversity. This is a time to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of people with disabilities and to promote a society that embraces inclusion in all its forms and works towards an equitable future for disabled individuals.
Disability Pride Month also holds space to recognize that disability is a natural part of the human experience, break down stereotypes, and promote a more inclusive society where every individual is valued and respected. It highlights the need for equal rights and social change to address barriers disabled individuals face, such as discrimination, lack of accessibility, and stigma.
Below are ACLP resources to help you mark Disability Pride Month and improve your competency in supporting patients and families with disabilities.
Disability Resources from ACLP:
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ACLP Bulletin: Summer 2023 "In exploring ways to meet the needs of autistic or otherwise neurodivergent child life students, ongoing research will certainly be helpful in building more empirical support for the above suggestions. However, for student supervisors and educators, the time to act is now." ACLP Bulletin: Summer 2022
Rachel Rock, Child Life Intern |