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  • The Universal House of Justice 22 July 2020 - To the Bahá’ís of the United States - on Racism

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    A moment of historic portent has arrived for your nation as the conscience of its citizenry has stirred, creating possibilities for marked social change. It holds significance not only for the destiny of America anticipated in the Sacred Writings, but also for the mission entrusted to your community by the hand of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá, who cherished you dearly and called you to a path of sacrifice and high endeavor. We are pleased to see that, led by your National and Local Spiritual Assemblies, you are seizing opportunities—whether those thrust upon you by current circumstances or those derived from…

  • Baha'i International Community Statement on Human Rights and Disability

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    Statement to the fortieth session of the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities. Agenda item 7: human rights and disability GENEVA—6 August 1988 Until recently, the disabled have constituted a minority in obscurity. Unlike certain other groups that fall victim to discrimination, the disabled do not comprise a self-contained, close-knit social community. Instead, they populate every social sector, every class, every age group, every ethnic and religious community. And at every level, society has tended to ignore them, believing them incapable…

  • Tips on being a great host to a Blind Person

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    These are great tips for whenever you have the opportunity to include a Blind person at an event or in your home. But please remember, not all Blind people are the same. Always be sure to ask before taking a Blind Person's hand or arm in any way. They will let you know how they prefer to deal with any task at hand. Simply remember to respect personal space by asking first.

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Publications, Communications, and Digital Content should use Responsive Design to ensure accessibility on small screens, especially as a growing number of people no longer own or use desktop computers and rely solely on smartphones for online access.

Question: Is this example of inclusive practices the norm in your community? If not, what barriers need to be removed which prevent inclusive and welcoming participation?

"The challenge facing the friends serving at the grassroots is essentially the same in every place. They must be able to read their own reality and ask: what, in light of the possibilities and requirements at hand, would be fitting objectives to pursue in the coming cycle or series of cycles?"  -- December 30, 2021 UHJ to Conference of Counselors Introducing Nine Year Plan

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