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John G. Pare Jr.

@johngpare

Let’s work together to erase low expectations, lack of opportunity, and discrimination experienced by blind people. All views my own.

 Baltimore, Maryland
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Joined October 2008
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Ann-Marie Laney@alaney15 Oct 2023
Wake up Baltimore—it’s game time! #NFLLondonGames
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Eric T. Costello@CouncilmanETC1 Apr 2023
Catching up with my good friend John Paré, a community leader in Riverside and National Federation of the Blind's (NFB) Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy. Proud that NFB is headquartered in 11th District. We found an amazing pic of him riding a unicycle in Riverside Park!
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Able South Carolina@Able_SC29 Sep 2022
Are the Social Media channels you're following including disability when reporting on emergencies like weather events? Even social media MUST be accessible! Check out our quick Checklist for Social Media Emergency Communications: ow.ly/UIrr50Kps57 #EmergencyPrep #BeReady
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Thanks to my local Congressman @JohnSarbanes for his outstanding leadership in introducing H.R. 9021 to improve access to people with disabilities in the digital age. This bil will dramatically improve nonvisual access for me and my family.
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Very proud to have this blind leader in the U.S. government accessibility efforts and call him a friend!
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Stephanie Cascone@SomeSteph7 Sep 2022
Accessibility is in the recipe you follow, it’s the flour mixed with the ingredients, it’s the knead of the dough, it’s the taste of acceptance, it’s the utensils to eat, and the plates in which you share. It isn’t the icing on the cake — it’s the whole experience. 🎂
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#HappyLaborDay America In "Twenty-Two Cents an Hour," author @CrandellDoug uncovers the harsh reality of #PWD in the United States who work in unethical conditions for #subminimum wages. #Outrageous #ExpectEmployment #EqualPayforEqualWork
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The ADA and other laws protect the rights of blind employees and applicants; yet blind people remain at significantly low rates of employment. This self-advocacy toolkit is a launch pad to learn about your rights, resources, and taking action. #LaborDay buff.ly/3RvehCX
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Update: the more accessible COVID19 tests will be available until they run out, but I would not wait to order them. Call 800-232-0233 or go online: special.usps.com/testkits/ac…
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You can also order the more accessible COVID19 test for blind people online but be sure to do so by Friday, September 2. special.usps.com/testkits/ac…
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It's time for the @TheJusticeDept to issue website regulations for ADA title 2 and title 3 entities!
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The Federal government will stop taking orders for the more accessible #COVID19 test for blind people on Friday, September 2. If you need these tests, you should call 800-232-0233 right away to place your order.
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National Disability Rights Network is a proud partner of National Voter Registration Day. Are You #VoteReady? Make sure you are by getting registered on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on 9/20.
NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org. We're a proud Community Partner of National Voter Registration Day. Logo celebrating 10th anniversary of the holiday which includes a map of the US and the colors red white and blue.

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Many home appliances offer the ability to connect with a smartphone through a third-party app. Initially, accessibility features are not generally offered, and do not seem to be considered. We continue to partner with, and hold accountable, manufacturers and service providers.
National Federation of the Blind (@NFB_voice) profile pictureNational Federation of the Blind@NFB_voice22 Aug 2022
We submitted comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (@FCC) tentative findings for the 2022 Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act Biennial Report to Congress. buff.ly/3SYxDC4
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Just got denied an @Uber ride because I’m a blind person and the driver apparently “doesn’t have time for that”. Who wants to bet nothing Will actually be done about this? 🤔
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DRM is #NowHiring a Legal Advocacy Director. The Director will lead DRM’s policy and legislative initiatives, and guide the organization in its development of priorities and its collaboration with disability communities. Learn more: bit.ly/3SywEZ6
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