Slide1-3 Inclusion Through Leadership

Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.
Helen Keller (1880-1968), American social activist, public speaker and author

Nihil de nobis, sine nobis
Nothing about us without us This saying has its origins in Central European political traditions. It was the political motto that helped establish Poland's 1505 constitutional legislation when transferring governing authority from the monarch to the parliament. It subsequently became a byword for democratic norms.
In 2004, the United Nations used the phrase as the theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities and also is associated with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
In 2005, Ontario was the first Canadian Province to pass an accessibility law, and adopted this motto when passing the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

December 3rd is the annual observance day of the International Day of Disabled Persons, which was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Innovation and collaboration is the intersection of creativity, and creativity can generate inclusion and prosperity. If you are a business owner or a member of a local disability community support group, join me on December 6th at 10-11AM/ET to engage in a dialog about building closer relationships between the business and disability communities. Working together we can influence the design of products and services in developing more inclusive communities.