Research in Developmental Disabilities Language Lab

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Happy World Fragile X Syndrome Day! Here at the RIDDL Lab we are honored to be celebrating such a unique and wonderful group of people!

Happy Disability Pride month! Disability Pride month honors the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Join the RIDDL Lab in learning about Disability Pride month and celebrating individuals with disabilities!

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Image one: A white background with large black text reads “July is Disability Pride Month!!”. Below is a picture of the Disability Pride flag with white text over the flag that reads “Celebrating Disability Pride Month”. The disability pride flags background is charcoal grey and there is a diagonal band that contains a red, gold, white, blue, and green stripe.

Image two: Large red text reads “Why July?”. Small blue text below reads “Disability Pride month is celebrated in July because its the month that the Americans with Disabilities Act passed, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990”. Large red text reads “What is Disability Pride Month?”. Small blue text below reads “Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. The goal of Disability Pride month is to raise awareness about the experiences of individuals with disabilities, foster better inclusion, reduce the stigma, and celebrate the achievements of those with disabilities”. Below is a drawing of people outlined in different colors of the rainbow that are holding hands.

Image three: An image of the disability pride flag is at the top right corner of the slide. Next to the flag, large red text reads “Flag Symbolism”. Below, blue small text reads “Charcoal grey background: mourning and rage for victims of ableist violence and abuse.
Red: physical disabilities
Gold: neurodiversity and cognitive and intellectual disabilities
White: invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
Blue: emotional and psychiatric disabilities
Green: sensory disabilities”. Below, large red text reads, “Flag Artist”. At the bottom right corner there is an image of Anne Magill. Next to the image, small blue text reads “The flag was originally designed by Anne Magill, an artist who has cerebral palsy, and updated in 2021 to be more accessible”.

Happy Research Appreciation Day! The RIDDL Lab is so thankful for the participants and families who help make our research possible. Thank you to all the researchers around the globe who help to improve science, healthcare, and knowledge. Your dedication and perseverance are greatly appreciated!