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The images of Gabby in tears w/ the officers will haunt me for years to come. To think if they had seen the signs of abuse she was exhibiting she might be alive is heartbreaking. We need to do better. Praying for her family 💔 #GABBYPETITO
“The chat room where it happens”- a parody song Lin-Manuel Miranda and Weird Al Yankovic are probably working on right now.
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A 67 year old amputee & wheelchair user lived with his son who had cerebral palsy
They were killed in Eaton fire while waiting for an ambulance that never came
Many disabled people can’t evacuate on their own. They need to be included in evacuation plans (yet almost never are)
ALT Screenshot of an article from People. Text reads Father Missing a Limb and Son with Cerebral Palsy Weren't Able to Evacuate L.A. Fires in Time, Family Says Anthony Mitchell and his son Justin died in the Eaton fire on Jan. 8, according to his daughter By Charlotte Phillipp Published on January 10, 2025 01:45PM EST
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💔 The tragic loss of Anthony Mitchell, a wheelchair user and his son Justin, who had CP and no mobility aid, during the LA wildfires highlights deadly gaps in disaster planning for Disabled.
We must ensure inclusive preparedness to save lives.
Need help? Call/text 800.626.4959
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People with disabilities & complex medical needs are often left out of disaster planning. If you or a loved one needs help, you can call, text, or email the 24/7 Disability & Disaster Hotline:
☎️ 1-800-626-4959
💻 [email protected]
🌐 disasterstrategies.org/hotli…
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🚨 RICHMOND RESIDENTS 🚨
The JCC on Momument Ave is opening their facilities to the public for showers.
A valid ID is required.
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In a sweet moment, Sen. Tim Kaine’s staff claps for him as he returns to his office for the first time since winning re-election in Virginia
Just listened to a woman say we are so used to instant gratification we tend to forget that movements can take a long time. Women’s suffrage didn’t happen in 100 days, or even in 8 years. It took 80, formally. And that was just to vote. So be not discouraged. Our time is coming.
If you requested a mail in ballot but it never showed up you can still go vote, you just ask for a provisional ballot and fill out a short form. It happened to me one year, and it was just as quick. 🗳️🇺🇸 #HarrisWalz2024 #Election2024
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Accessible voting machines spotted during early voting! Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements for voting locations here: ada.gov/topics/voting/ #ADA #AccessibleVoting #CripTheVote
ALT An accessible voting device called a ballot marker on a black tabletop.
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You can register to vote on Election Day in the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MT, NV, NH, NM, RI, UT, VM, VA, WA, WI, WY, + Washington, D.C.
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Disabled Voters: AAPD has voting resources + info!
🗳Plan when + how to cast your ballot in 50 states + DC (English, Spanish, and Plain Language)
🚨 What to do if you experience access issues while voting
📰 Key disability policy developments since 2020
aapd.com/election-engagement…
ALT Pale red graphic designed like a red checklist says in blue text: "Disabled Voters: We've got your back. Voting Guides for 50 states and DC in English, Spanish, & Plain Language, Voting Plan Worksheet, Disability Policy Briefs with Key Issue Updates, Help Line for Access Issues at Polls, and more!" A blue sign that says "Vote!" and the REV UP and AAPD logos are at the bottom.
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Halloween memory:
When I was a little girl, my first year of grade school I had a TON of behavioral issues. Now know it was ADHD but also, I was a little shit.
Second grade rolled around. My teacher was Sherry Hyslop. And Mrs. Hyslop, I thought, hung the moon.
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I’d rather a few people who don’t need accommodations but receive them “get away scot free” if it means more disabled students who need them get them without undue hardship
There has been a lot of discussion this weekend on disability rights and accommodations, and I want to remind everyone as the mother of someone with disabilities, disability rights are human rights and we all benefit, but even if we didn’t they still matter!
