YDA Disability @ydadisability
Official Twitter for the @YoungDems Disability Caucus. Disability Justice is Liberation. #CripTheVote. Chair: Leslie Templeton (@Somesaylezzels). docs.google.com/forms/d/1W8MbH… United States Joined November 2015-
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Follow Angus for the one of the coolest young queer disabled people changing the political landscape of Massachusetts! #CripTheVote
Follow Angus for the one of the coolest young queer disabled people changing the political landscape of Massachusetts! #CripTheVote
Shoutout to the YDMA Disability Caucus Secretary for a campaign well run! While this time may not have been the big win, we can’t wait for your next run and are excited to highlight the work you do to support Young Disabled people in Massachusetts!
Shoutout to the YDMA Disability Caucus Secretary for a campaign well run! While this time may not have been the big win, we can’t wait for your next run and are excited to highlight the work you do to support Young Disabled people in Massachusetts!
We demand an end to the use of electric shock devices at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Learn how you can help #StopTheShock here: autisticadvocacy.org/2024/03/take-a…
Starting September 30, the Social Security Administration will no longer consider food assistance as unearned income that can impact a person's eligibility to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). blog.ssa.gov/social-securit… #CripTheVote
“Claiming that trans people are really just going through a separate mental disorder that’s unrelated to gender is a convenient and purposeful way to invalidate both transness and those with ASD." #TDOV medium.com/the-establishm…
@ydadisability @OrganizerMemes Ok maybe not “in a perfect world”, but in the USA in 2024: Increased monthly payment amounts for all categories of Social Security *and* Increase the asset limits for SSI beneficiaries from the current meager level to something more humane: congress.gov/bill/118th-con…
@ydadisability Accessibility classes incorporated in all tertiary programs. Annual ProDev classes on accessibility to ensure everything is up to standards. A dedicated permanent FTE accessibility specialist.
I’ll go first: I would love to see policies that allowed for greater support of disabled people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, including accessibility of resources, increased funding and supports for survivors, better and inclusive trainings, and more HCBS…
I’ll go first: I would love to see policies that allowed for greater support of disabled people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, including accessibility of resources, increased funding and supports for survivors, better and inclusive trainings, and more HCBS…
In a perfect world, what disability policies would you want to see passed and implemented? 👇👇👇
"Trans and autistic joy in tandem is something that I feel fleetingly, but when I do feel right and affirmed and all the big emotions, I feel alive. I feel like a person, rather than an outline of something I’m not meant to fit into." #TDOV them.us/story/trans-qu…
In "The Benefits of Disability Disclosure in Philanthropic Workplaces," @Cymru_Et_Canada calls on philanthropy to create safe spaces for disabled employees to disclose. Particularly powerful in the story are Gail Fuller's insights. Read the full story: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/disab…
I couldn't agree more. "Essential Functions of the Job with/without reasonable accommodations" is what the law says. Would be nice if folks remembered it given how hard folks fought for it.
I couldn't agree more. "Essential Functions of the Job with/without reasonable accommodations" is what the law says. Would be nice if folks remembered it given how hard folks fought for it.
We love this analysis from @AndrewPulrang in @Forbes about 3 disability issues everyone should pay attention to and that disabled voters care about. What issues would you add? forbes.com/sites/andrewpu… #CripTheVote
This Autism Acceptance Month, we’re celebrating our Dinosaur Donors and sharing our passion for all things prehistoric with you! Your support allows us to create accessible resources, fight for our rights, and advocate for all autistic people — join today! autisticadvocacy.org/join
Yes! Last month, we heard from @disasterstrat's co-Directors during our event with @LCVoters on disability-inclusive environmental policy about the work they've done around inclusive emergency response, including legislation like REAADI & DRMA: reaadi.com
Yes! Last month, we heard from @disasterstrat's co-Directors during our event with @LCVoters on disability-inclusive environmental policy about the work they've done around inclusive emergency response, including legislation like REAADI & DRMA: reaadi.com
To my trans peeps.. I see you! I support you! I will fight bigotry & hate with you! And always try to do what I can with my votes, words, & actions to create a safer more secure state for you. #copolitics #TransDayOfVisibility
To my trans peeps.. I see you! I support you! I will fight bigotry & hate with you! And always try to do what I can with my votes, words, & actions to create a safer more secure state for you. #copolitics #TransDayOfVisibility https://t.co/TLECFY0mer
We agree! Systemic inaccessibility plagues our voting process, making it difficult and sometimes even impossible for disabled voters to exercise their right to vote, creating a turnout gap. 19thnews.org/2023/11/voters…
We agree! Systemic inaccessibility plagues our voting process, making it difficult and sometimes even impossible for disabled voters to exercise their right to vote, creating a turnout gap. 19thnews.org/2023/11/voters…
Crowdsource time! Looking to bolster my rolodex of freelance ASL interpreters & CART captioners across geographies, sectors, and identities. Recommendations? Comment, tag, or send me a message! #Accessibility #Disability #Disabled #ASL #CART
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case about access to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication abortion pill. Check out our fact sheet about mifepristone's proven safety, and what this case means for the disability community: aapd.com/wp-content/upl…
Today, we celebrate Mexican painter @FridaKahlo for #WomensHistoryMonth. Known as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, we honor the ways she showed us the power of creative expression to portray her experience as a disabled person with chronic pain. 1/4
Journal17 @TheScout_17
61 Followers 4K Following Proverbs 1:7 KJV The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Francis Carlson @FrancisCar56046
63 Followers 3K Following
Joy @ramosjoy53
182 Followers 3K Following
Sherry @steesesherry4
158 Followers 3K Following
Young Democrats of No.. @YDNCRuralCaucus
27 Followers 167 Following The YDNC Rural Caucus welcomes any Democrat or Democratic-leaning Independent ages 16-35 who seeks to create progressive political change in rural NC.
Vida Rangel @voteforvida
3 Followers 49 Following Fierce advocate, passionate public servant, and candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (1A10)
Shaun Scott 🌹🤝 @eyesonthestorm
15K Followers 5K Following Candidate, 43rd L.D. Washington State House of Reps @Scott43LD • Policy, @povertyactionwa • Author, "Heartbreak City" • OrganizeWithShaun@gmail • 🥊❤️
Tamera @lawtamera91
193 Followers 3K Following
Justin Parker @justiniparker
964 Followers 1K Following Team @colinallredtx | DNC Member | Former @collegedems Nat. VP, Former City Commissioner | @USNavy Veteran | All opinions are my own
Emma Mont (She/Her) @theemmamont
1K Followers 603 Following Digital Political Comedian. 2nd in command at a meme page. SUNY NP’19, AU’21, Proud Zoomer, all views my own.
Sara Spouts Off 🐳 @SaraSalley
397 Followers 448 Following Former lawyer & health policy analyst, now retired & Waldo County Dems chair. Tweets are my own. She/her.
Jeff Person @jeffperson
1K Followers 5K Following Chair @FallsChurchDems - @VictoryFund Board Mem. Commissioner @fallschurch HSAC. Past: a lot All opinions are mine. he/him
Maddy Focus @maddyhd_
2K Followers 5K Following #ADHD & trying to navigate a 🌎 full of distractions. Building for those who don't fit the box ❌📦 Sometimes I make art #neurodivergent 🏳️🌈
symone randell @RandellSymone
148 Followers 1K Following
Lezlie Braxton Campbe.. @elbecee_
609 Followers 831 Following ΑΦΑ•Educator• Secretary @youngdems #NLCFamily•Grad Student @TeachersCollege• Chair @n2nMA• Vice Chair @MassLGBTQyouth• opinions are my own• he/him 🇯🇲
Ola Ojewumi @Olas_Truth
22K Followers 3K Following ♿️ Disability lifestyle expert, writer, founder @projectascend heart/kidney transplant & cancer survivor. All views are my own. Email: [email protected]
Access The Vote Flori.. @AccessTheVoteFL
420 Followers 955 Following We are the FL chapter of the AAPD's national REVUP Campaign to increase voter engagement & fight to end disability voter suppression! #RevUp #CripTheVote
Stav סתיו 🟣 @RainFall1963
265 Followers 875 Following she/her/ 23, ישראלית בארה״ב, doctor who, good omens, sometimes Ted lasso, some other stuff? ✡️ all are welcome here ❤️ 🕊️שוויון זכויות לכולם
Dorian Palmer @doriannpalmer
1K Followers 2K Following Husband to @harmony_rayel •81st @ydnc President • R/T≠ endorsement• views are my own-not my employers• Proud Appalachian
RachelRamone Donlan @RachelRamone
489 Followers 1K Following
Chenoa Summers 🟧�.. @Chenoa4AR
2K Followers 905 Following Disabled. Scientist. Student. AR Progressive Caucus Co-Chair (@arprogressivec). Library Defender (@cdccljonesboro). She/her. Emerge alum.
TrekkerTeach @trekkerteach12
8K Followers 6K Following Advocate for Public Education Semi-Adventurous Wanderer Black Lives Matter LGBTQ+ Rights Protect Trans Kids Union strong Anti-fascist Progressive she/her
School Bus Parents ht.. @pistnyc
1K Followers 735 Following #WheresMyBus Parents to Improve School Transportation Better routes, safety, a school bus bill of rights [email protected] IG @schoolbusparentsny FB PIST NYC
David Ortiz @DavidDOrtizCO
4K Followers 2K Following Disabled vet🇺🇸 & State House Rep for CO HD38. Dedicated to creating equity in opportunities for all. Basic Access for ♿️ is LONG overdue! (he/him/his)
Daniel Long @The_Red_Hat
143 Followers 2K Following Lefty with the wrong-colored hat. Writer, editor, teacher, professor, broken wanderer.
Echo | Quantum Catawa.. @QuantisedEcho
281 Followers 3K Following I don’t know what I’m doing and you can’t stop me | Undergrad, UCF Physics | deaf | Quantum gravity, PhilSci, Science Community | 🖤🤍💜🤟🏻 | 🏳️⚧️
Zach Powell @zachspowell00
129 Followers 281 Following Unapologetically progressive. Product of rural NC. Fighting to make my home a better place.
Equal Access Public M.. @EAPMsocial
158 Followers 265 Following A nonprofit media organization dedicated to making news and newsrooms accessible. 501(c)(3)-pending.
Hon. Robin W. Vogt @VogtForNH
3K Followers 5K Following Field Organizer @ClimateActionNH @LCVoters, Fmr. NH State Rep, Fmr. Comms @HousePCNH, 10-Year Special Educator, Fmr. Union Co-President #NHPolitics #NoQuitInNY
Sergio Rodriguez (Blu.. @LyftGyft
5K Followers 5K Following Just an ordinary guy with heavy opinions. follow for follow. Love EV’s and tech stuff. I’m a consumer. Love wins #RESIST #BLM #unapologeticallyblack
Rachel Auslander @rachelauslander
727 Followers 3K Following reporting on internet culture, tech, and disability | prev: @themarkup @mmfa
Disability Victory @DisabilityVctry
1K Followers 184 Following Disability Victory is building the political power of disabled progressives through training, networking, & leadership development.
Fatima Heyward @FatimaHeyward
414 Followers 360 Following Black Queen 👑 Social Justice Advocate✊🏽 Changemaker ❤
Blkgurlstioc @blkgurlstoic
6 Followers 1K Following
BigBlueWaveUSA® 🇺.. @BigBlueWaveUSA
155K Followers 146K Following #SaveDemocracy #BidenHarris #BlueCrew #FBR #BlueVoices #DemVoices 💙 #VoteBlue2024 #ConnectBlue #IFB - 2024 is Democracy vs Fascism #TEAMSTALLION
Sarah Leigh (she/her) @sarahleighfilm
2K Followers 2K Following Mama | Writer-Director @inclusivityfilm | BAFTA Connect | Creative UK/BFI Accelerate 2022 | Advocate | Neurodivergent | Working-class | @WFTV_UK Mentee 2023
Madeline Ryan Smith @MadelineRyan4GA
8K Followers 3K Following Georgia Disability Caucus Chair. Candidate for GAHD 158. Guide Dog Handler, Social Scientist, Business Owner, Activist. 🇺🇸🇮🇪 Get Mad.
Robin Wilson-Beattie .. @sexAbled
9K Followers 9K Following Black.Disabled.Southern Bred, CA Fed. Jew(ish).Mom. Foster Parent. Disability SexEd& #ReproHealth Rights & Justice. #Writer. #Tech, #UX, #InclusiveDesign #A11y
Teagan 👩🏻�.. @acuppateagan
374 Followers 357 Following Blind horse girl™️ POPCLICKY enthusiast 🍪 lover of alt text 🌄
Okie Political Memes @OKPoliticalMeme
12K Followers 1K Following Welcome to the Stitt Show! Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Stan, Braums Food enjoyer, Parody Account
jillian ilana @jillx3456
210 Followers 349 Following Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
Sarah Blahovec @Sblahov
14K Followers 2K Following Disability civic engagement expert. Queer & disabled. Schnauzer mom and fiber artist. Owns more heating pads than you. Opinions my own. she/her/hers
Annie Tulkin (Accessi.. @AcssCollege
2K Followers 3K Following Founder/Director of Accessible College. College prep/transition support for students w/ physical disabilities & health conditions. Available nationwide. She/Her
InvisibleMe123 @ImHere2ReadIt
314 Followers 1K Following
organizermemes (panda.. @OrganizerMemes
37K Followers 8K Following Aggregator according to the NYT. Political hitman according to Marianne. Organizermemes is made possible in part by organizers like you [email protected]
Damien Gu🕊🌹 @DamienGuNC
714 Followers 1K Following it's me, hi, I was a 2020 Democratic National Convention Delegate pledged to @BernieSanders🕊, @NC_DSA🌹, @NCDemParty SEC, @UNC '18 jk '17, Swiftie, ONCE, MIDZY
Sex Worker Action All.. @sweraction
142 Followers 159 Following Trans Sex Worker Led Action 🏳️⚧️ Founded 2023👉🏻👉🏻 fighting for Sex Worker Liberation MDNI 18+
Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley
1.0M Followers 17K Following Your Congresswoman. Proudly representing the MA 7th. Here to break concrete ceilings & shake the table. Personal account. She/hers. #ChangeCantWait
Shaun Scott 🌹🤝 @eyesonthestorm
15K Followers 5K Following Candidate, 43rd L.D. Washington State House of Reps @Scott43LD • Policy, @povertyactionwa • Author, "Heartbreak City" • OrganizeWithShaun@gmail • 🥊❤️
Justin Parker @justiniparker
964 Followers 1K Following Team @colinallredtx | DNC Member | Former @collegedems Nat. VP, Former City Commissioner | @USNavy Veteran | All opinions are my own
Maddy Focus @maddyhd_
2K Followers 5K Following #ADHD & trying to navigate a 🌎 full of distractions. Building for those who don't fit the box ❌📦 Sometimes I make art #neurodivergent 🏳️🌈
Emma Mont (She/Her) @theemmamont
1K Followers 603 Following Digital Political Comedian. 2nd in command at a meme page. SUNY NP’19, AU’21, Proud Zoomer, all views my own.
Sara Spouts Off 🐳 @SaraSalley
397 Followers 448 Following Former lawyer & health policy analyst, now retired & Waldo County Dems chair. Tweets are my own. She/her.
Jeff Person @jeffperson
1K Followers 5K Following Chair @FallsChurchDems - @VictoryFund Board Mem. Commissioner @fallschurch HSAC. Past: a lot All opinions are mine. he/him
Willie Burnley Jr �.. @WillieBurnleyJr
4K Followers 1K Following Somerville At-Large City Councilor. Organizer. Former: @teamstersLU122 @edmarkey @ewarren
Jonathan 'Boo and Vot.. @JonathanCohn
25K Followers 11K Following Editor. Political director for @ProgressiveMass. Opinions are my own. Phone-banking-while-walking evangelist. Philly native.
Erika Uyterhoeven @erika4rep
5K Followers 810 Following Organizer, advocate, antitrust economist, and State Representative in Somerville (27th Middlesex), she/her. Official State House office account: @rep_erika
Stephanie Tait ♿️ @StephTaitWrites
39K Followers 1K Following Author | Speaker | Consultant | Amateur Florist| #Disabled l Queer | #CPTSD | #AuDHD | #Bipolar2 | #Adoptee | Oversharing is my Spiritual Gift 💁🏼♀️(She/Her)
Riah (ry-uh) @lilririah
21K Followers 3K Following me as myself. a whole person that ain't a profile, or content, or ya mammy. #AutisticWhileBlack. 🚫 No Screenshots, No Tagging As 'Woman' 🚫
🌸Bibi🌸♿ @bibicosplays
35K Followers 2K Following Abi | She/They | bi/pan | 🇨🇦🇳🇬🏳️🌈♿ | Disabled | Store: @bibipins | https://t.co/xiEYXwocOC
Anita Cameron @adaptanita
7K Followers 2K Following I'm a fierce Black #BlackAutistic lesbian, writer, #CERT, and cat lover. Director of Minority Outreach for #NotDeadYet. Activism is my life!
Stav סתיו 🟣 @RainFall1963
265 Followers 875 Following she/her/ 23, ישראלית בארה״ב, doctor who, good omens, sometimes Ted lasso, some other stuff? ✡️ all are welcome here ❤️ 🕊️שוויון זכויות לכולם
Access The Vote Flori.. @AccessTheVoteFL
420 Followers 955 Following We are the FL chapter of the AAPD's national REVUP Campaign to increase voter engagement & fight to end disability voter suppression! #RevUp #CripTheVote
Chenoa Summers 🟧�.. @Chenoa4AR
2K Followers 905 Following Disabled. Scientist. Student. AR Progressive Caucus Co-Chair (@arprogressivec). Library Defender (@cdccljonesboro). She/her. Emerge alum.
TrekkerTeach @trekkerteach12
8K Followers 6K Following Advocate for Public Education Semi-Adventurous Wanderer Black Lives Matter LGBTQ+ Rights Protect Trans Kids Union strong Anti-fascist Progressive she/her
Giovanni Chavez @GioChavezCA
1K Followers 386 Following Labor Union Attorney; President of California Young Democrats
David Ortiz @DavidDOrtizCO
4K Followers 2K Following Disabled vet🇺🇸 & State House Rep for CO HD38. Dedicated to creating equity in opportunities for all. Basic Access for ♿️ is LONG overdue! (he/him/his)
Zach Powell @zachspowell00
129 Followers 281 Following Unapologetically progressive. Product of rural NC. Fighting to make my home a better place.
Equal Access Public M.. @EAPMsocial
158 Followers 265 Following A nonprofit media organization dedicated to making news and newsrooms accessible. 501(c)(3)-pending.
Hon. Robin W. Vogt @VogtForNH
3K Followers 5K Following Field Organizer @ClimateActionNH @LCVoters, Fmr. NH State Rep, Fmr. Comms @HousePCNH, 10-Year Special Educator, Fmr. Union Co-President #NHPolitics #NoQuitInNY
Sergio Rodriguez (Blu.. @LyftGyft
5K Followers 5K Following Just an ordinary guy with heavy opinions. follow for follow. Love EV’s and tech stuff. I’m a consumer. Love wins #RESIST #BLM #unapologeticallyblack
Fatima Heyward @FatimaHeyward
414 Followers 360 Following Black Queen 👑 Social Justice Advocate✊🏽 Changemaker ❤
Abortion Fund of Ohio @abortionfundOH
8K Followers 2K Following We’re Ohio’s statewide abortion fund, providing financial, practical, & emotional support to Ohioans since 1992. Need an abortion? We can help!
Emily Voorde @shortyvoorde
12K Followers 978 Following Founder & CEO, Into Strategies | she/her | Disabled | Frm Biden @WhiteHouse, @PeteButtigieg, @Americorps, @NotreDame, @VanderbiltU
BigBlueWaveUSA® 🇺.. @BigBlueWaveUSA
155K Followers 146K Following #SaveDemocracy #BidenHarris #BlueCrew #FBR #BlueVoices #DemVoices 💙 #VoteBlue2024 #ConnectBlue #IFB - 2024 is Democracy vs Fascism #TEAMSTALLION
Madeline Ryan Smith @MadelineRyan4GA
8K Followers 3K Following Georgia Disability Caucus Chair. Candidate for GAHD 158. Guide Dog Handler, Social Scientist, Business Owner, Activist. 🇺🇸🇮🇪 Get Mad.
ARC Justice Clinic @ARCJustClinic
331 Followers 273 Following Advocacy for Racial and Civil (ARC) Justice Clinic @pennlaw @GittisClinics. https://t.co/qGCza3AkzM
Disability Rights WV @drofwv
546 Followers 173 Following Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in WV. RTs are not endorsements.
Inclusion Ireland @InclusionIre
15K Followers 1K Following The National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. A RT/Fav is not necessarily an endorsement. Acc operated Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. CHY No. 7709.
National Disability A.. @NDAIreland
3K Followers 361 Following The NDA is the independent statutory body providing evidence-based advice & research to Government on disability policy & practice & promoting Universal Design
Sarah Leigh (she/her) @sarahleighfilm
2K Followers 2K Following Mama | Writer-Director @inclusivityfilm | BAFTA Connect | Creative UK/BFI Accelerate 2022 | Advocate | Neurodivergent | Working-class | @WFTV_UK Mentee 2023
Disability Rights Cen.. @DRCKansas
361 Followers 136 Following The Disability Rights Center of Kansas is the Protection and Advocacy agency for the state of Kansas.
Nabilah Islam Parkes @NabilahIslam
53K Followers 3K Following Democratic Senator of the 7th District. Fighter.
Robin Wilson-Beattie .. @sexAbled
9K Followers 9K Following Black.Disabled.Southern Bred, CA Fed. Jew(ish).Mom. Foster Parent. Disability SexEd& #ReproHealth Rights & Justice. #Writer. #Tech, #UX, #InclusiveDesign #A11y
jillian ilana @jillx3456
210 Followers 349 Following Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.
Women Enabled Interna.. @WomenEnabled
7K Followers 4K Following Advancing human rights at the intersection of gender & disability worldwide! 📢 🌏
19thnews @19thnews
82K Followers 402 Following The 19th is an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting at the intersection of gender, politics and policy. https://t.co/c6hK7rlTN2
Supermajority @supermajority
55K Followers 885 Following We are building a powerful, diverse, women-led future where all marginalized genders are truly equal. // Education Fund posts are signed #SMEdFund.
Power the Polls @PowerThePolls
6K Followers 274 Following Help recruit the next generation of poll workers to power our elections! Got questions? ➡️ [email protected]
Vote Early Day @voteearlyday
3K Followers 379 Following Join the celebration and empower voters in your community to #VoteEarly https://t.co/CCOkTBNtdg RTs, Likes, or Follows are NOT endorsements
VOTE.ORG @votedotorg
12K Followers 1K Following Using technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and protect the freedom for everyone to vote. Inquiries: [email protected]
Center for Racial and.. @NLawCRDJ
1K Followers 1K Following Promoting justice for people of color, people with disabilities, and individuals at the intersection of race & disability @NorthwesternLaw. RTs ≠ endorsements
Disability & Philanth.. @DisPhilanthropy
2K Followers 71 Following The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is mobilizing philanthropy toward disability inclusion, rights, and justice.
Nicole Jorwic @NJorwic
2K Followers 779 Following Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns @CaringAcrossGen Advocating and organizing for care. Disability Rights. Coalition Lover. Opinions are my own. #CareCantWait
Stand Up America @StandUpAmerica
31K Followers 2K Following We’re a grassroots community of nearly 2 million progressives that’s standing up to corruption & voter suppression and building a more representative democracy.I worked for like two days straight on this tik tok video and I’m like really proud of it so you should go like it and comment and stuff 🥹🥹 tiktok.com/t/ZTLukKve2/
My name is Leslie Templeton and I am running for DNC delegate. I am a progressive, disability and repro justice activist, and disabled person! Im asking for you vote! If you live in MA-7 and are a Dem, come vote for me Sat! Details in thread! #CripTheVote tiktok.com/@somesaylezzel…
When: This Saturday, April 27th, 3pm Where: Roxbury Community College (1234 Columbus Ave, Boston) Votes must be cast in person, and doors close at 3pm so please arrive beforehand! #VoteLeslie
I’m running for DNC delegate this Saturday, and I need YOUR help. If you’re a registered Dem in MA-7 (Somerville, Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, most of Boston and Cambridge, and parts of Milton) then I hope I can gain your support! #CripTheVote
Follow Angus for the one of the coolest young queer disabled people changing the political landscape of Massachusetts! #CripTheVote
Maybe it's spring, maybe it's that post-campaign glow...
As Chair Emeritus of the @ydadisability Caucus and Chair of the New York State Young Democrats Disability Issues Caucus, I am proud to endorse my friend @Somesaylezzels for re-election.
Excited to announce I’m running for re-election of @MAYoungDems Disability Caucus Chair this Saturday. I hope I can get your vote to start my 6th term as chair, which is wild to even say. If you are in Massachusetts, please join us by registering here: ydma.org/events/2024-yd…
Maybe it's spring, maybe it's that post-campaign glow...
We've got a lot of work to do in Belmont. Town Meetings can be influenced by unlimited, undisclosed dark money. Help us fight back! secure.actblue.com/donate/angusjba
We demand an end to the use of electric shock devices at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Learn how you can help #StopTheShock here: autisticadvocacy.org/2024/03/take-a…
Starting September 30, the Social Security Administration will no longer consider food assistance as unearned income that can impact a person's eligibility to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). blog.ssa.gov/social-securit… #CripTheVote
You are valid. You are seen. You are loved. I will fight for you everyday 🏳️⚧️ #TransDayOfVisibility
“Claiming that trans people are really just going through a separate mental disorder that’s unrelated to gender is a convenient and purposeful way to invalidate both transness and those with ASD." #TDOV medium.com/the-establishm…
@ydadisability @OrganizerMemes Ok maybe not “in a perfect world”, but in the USA in 2024: Increased monthly payment amounts for all categories of Social Security *and* Increase the asset limits for SSI beneficiaries from the current meager level to something more humane: congress.gov/bill/118th-con…
I’ll go first: I would love to see policies that allowed for greater support of disabled people experiencing domestic and sexual violence, including accessibility of resources, increased funding and supports for survivors, better and inclusive trainings, and more HCBS…
In a perfect world, what disability policies would you want to see passed and implemented? 👇👇👇
@ydadisability Accessibility classes incorporated in all tertiary programs. Annual ProDev classes on accessibility to ensure everything is up to standards. A dedicated permanent FTE accessibility specialist.
"Trans and autistic joy in tandem is something that I feel fleetingly, but when I do feel right and affirmed and all the big emotions, I feel alive. I feel like a person, rather than an outline of something I’m not meant to fit into." #TDOV them.us/story/trans-qu…
In "The Benefits of Disability Disclosure in Philanthropic Workplaces," @Cymru_Et_Canada calls on philanthropy to create safe spaces for disabled employees to disclose. Particularly powerful in the story are Gail Fuller's insights. Read the full story: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/disab…
I couldn't agree more. "Essential Functions of the Job with/without reasonable accommodations" is what the law says. Would be nice if folks remembered it given how hard folks fought for it.
I respect @mehdirhasan, but I think you are wrong and fully allowing ableism to rule your judgement. There's a difference btw RBG & Sotomayor. A chronic health condition like diabetes, which can be controlled and managed, is different than aging frailty. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
We love this analysis from @AndrewPulrang in @Forbes about 3 disability issues everyone should pay attention to and that disabled voters care about. What issues would you add? forbes.com/sites/andrewpu… #CripTheVote
This Autism Acceptance Month, we’re celebrating our Dinosaur Donors and sharing our passion for all things prehistoric with you! Your support allows us to create accessible resources, fight for our rights, and advocate for all autistic people — join today! autisticadvocacy.org/join
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