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Non-Binary Basics
Disability Independence Day
International Day of Friendship
Independence Day (4th of July)
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Random Question: 

What does D&I mean?

Answer: D&I usually means Diversity and Inclusion—a workplace/school approach focused on valuing differences among people (diversity) and making sure everyone feels respected, supported, and has equal opportunities (inclusion). 

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What does "ADA" stand for?

Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act

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What year was International Day of Friendship proclaimed in?

Answer: 2011

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Random Question:

What do/did you do to celebrate the fourth of July? 

Any response is correct. 

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What does “nonbinary” mean?

  • Answer: A term for people whose gender exists outside of the “man/woman” binary system.
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What does the ADA prohibit?

Answer: Discrimination based on disabilities.

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Who proclaimed International Day of Friendship in 2011?

Answer: The UN General Assembly.

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What was July 2nd?

The date of actual resolution.

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Do nonbinary people all use the same pronouns?

  • Answer: No. People who are nonbinary may or may not use the pronouns listed.
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What term describes disabilities that can be clearly seen (like a mobility aid) versus disabilities that aren’t obvious from the outside?

Answer: Visible and invisible disabilities.

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Which one fun fact about friendship is false? 

• Increased longevity (people with close friends have ~50% higher chance of living longer).

• Stress reduction (social bonds can reduce cortisol).

• Weak immune system. 

Answer: Weak immune system. 

Truth is the more social connections → less likely to get sick after exposure. 

• Boosted immune system 

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What year is the “50 years after independence” fun fact from?

Answer: 1826.

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Is nonbinary a new concept everywhere?

  • Answer: While the term was coined more recently, many cultures have documented and recognized some form of nonbinary gender identity.
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What major law was signed on July 26, 1990?

Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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What’s the idea behind the day?

Answer: Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges.

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July 4th marks independence from where?

Answer: England.

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What do the “umbrellas” represent?

  • Answer: They visualize that trans and nonbinary are related, but not exactly the same.
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When is National Disability Independence Day celebrated?

Answer: July 26th.

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To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to do what? 

Answer: Hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

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What do many people normally do on the Fourth of July to celebrate?  

Answer: Watch fireworks / attend fireworks show / have a cookout/barbecue.