December 4, 2024 In 1883, as the Republican Party moved into full-throated support for the industrialists who were concentrating the nation’s wealth into their own hands while factory workers stayed above the poverty ...

One of the things that...must be renewed every year...is veterans’ benefits, and yesterday Jeff Schogol of Task and Purpose noted “a growing chorus” calling for cuts to Veterans Affairs disability benefits after The Economist...called (them) “absurdly generous.”
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Poster with black and white image of a shirtless skinny white person with a beard, moustache and balck cap sitting on the lap of a tattooed, shirtless skinny white person with short dark hair who is sitting in an advanced wheelchair. Behind them are photos on a white wall. The text reads: DISBAILITY JUSTICE AND QUEER CRIP ART CURATION With Author and Curator Kenny Fries. 23.01.2025. Begins at 4PM | Dunton Tower 2017, Carleton University. In partnership with the Department of History, Cultural Mediations, and the School for Studies in Art and Culture, join Kenny Fries for an evening discussing the intersections between queer and disability histories. We will explore depictions of "the perfect body" in queer communities, and how individuals who identify as both queer and disabled have been integrating these histories through art. MORE INFORMATION: FIONNUALABRAUN@CMAIL.CARLETON.CA

If you're in Ottawa, you'll want to come to this! Organized by @jennifervevans.bsky.social and compatriots!

'Wicked' Actress With Disability Calls Out Ableist Comments "Wicked" actress Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play Nessarose, is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character after the movie musical's debut.

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Pell grants n head start is worse enough...you fuck with the V.A someone gona get shot....VETS do not play when it comes to them disability checks...especially the ones at 100%...that's a dangerous game that playing

A lot of resources and data here Disability Without Abuse Project disabilitywithoutabuse.com #disability #abuse #disabilityrights

start harassing your Rep and Senators with emails and calls

Anyone else on here have a disability that makes consistent work impossible? I don’t know how to get rid of the ableist expectations I have of myself.

Is Nessarose a huge win for "Wicked"? It's complicated Marissa Bode's casting is groundbreaking and deserving of celebration. The role itself, however, comes with caveats

I’m back on @Salon talking about the discourse around Nessarose and how, in Part One of the Wicked movie at least, I was happy. #filmsky

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I have standards of the people with whom I work that it isn’t ok to be rude, or to expect no consequences for poor behavior, whether living with a disability or not. It’s an uphill battle-even some of my coworkers don’t bother. It’s easier to say nothing.

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Tell your Senators: Oppose Kennedy for Health and Human Services Secretary Please contact Congress now!

Tell your Senators: Oppose Kennedy for Health and Human Services Secretary

#disabled #disability #disabilitysky #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

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Healthcare companies literally monetize death, disability, illness etc. How about those rules apply to them?

NDP MP hopes to prevent clawbacks in Canada Disability Benefit “People are saying they have to make choices about whether they could get married, leave an abusive relationship, or even take on a roommate, because they would risk losing their benefits,&#8221...

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#NDP #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

Minnesota's budget outlook: Smaller surplus, deficits down the road, as much as $5 billion • Minnesota Reformer With a multi-billion dollar deficit looming in a few years, the divided state Legislature must decide next session whether to address the imbalance immediately, or delay potential budget cuts or tax i...

Are the Republicans advocating for firing any minority or protected class workers hired?

Are they pro-cutting disability services?

Are they cutting special education?
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Disney+’s ‘Out of My Mind,’ Bleecker Street’s ‘Ezra’ Among Honorees for Authentic Portrayals of Disabled Communities 'Ezra' and 'Out of My Mind' are among the titles honored by the Rudderman Foundation for inclusive and authentic portrayals of disabled communities.

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DEIB is under attack. From companies scaling back their commitments to regressive legislation threatening equity, the rights of marginalized communities—and the progress we’ve fought for—are at risk. #DEIB #Disability Check out my article on @linkedin.com

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It’s time disability reform became an election priority The language of ‘inclusion’ and ‘potential’, so often used in disability policy may appear positive, but it masks a deeply ableist worldview.

It’s time disability reform became an election priority #aupolitics #feedly

“Obviously, because of my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome the limitations of my condition and lead as full a life as possible. I have traveled the world... - Hawking In this quote, Stephen Hawking reflects on the challenges and achievements of his life, demonstrating his resilience and determination in the face of motor neurone disease (ALS). Despite the severe physical limitations imposed by his condition, which left him almost completely paralyzed, Hawking’s statement emphasizes his refusal to be defined by his disability. Disability can often be seen as a barrier, but Hawking’s words underscore his belief that one’s spirit, intellect, and determination can transcend such physical constraints. This mindset allowed him to continue his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics while living a life full of adventure and exploration.

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#Hawking
“Obviously, because of my disability, I need assistance. But I have always tried to overcome the limitations of my condition and lead as full a life as possible. I have traveled the world...

#Quotes #aphorisms #Lifelong #Learning #Life #Lessons

‘Enough is enough’, say aviation disability advocates A new campaign, which features disability rights campaigner Shane Hryhorec as well as support from Sophie Morgan of Rights on Flights, looks to raise awareness of “systemic issues in air travel that r...

Disability access in #aviation has been placed in the spotlight with a new advocacy campaign.

Unfiltered Voices Why I teach writing. Yes, I teach writing. Or, more specifically, I’m currently tutoring students who have one thing in common. All of my students are adults living with a condition known as cerebr…

As a writer, with cerebral palsy, I've always had a big problem with ableist assumptions. Read my blog post on why I teach aspiring disabled writers to own their narrative.
#advocacy #disabled #representation
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A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.

#Veterans
A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction..Veterans' benefits earned through two decades of sustained war are under attack as "absurdly generous"..& could cause irreparable harm to generations of veterans, experts warn..⬇️
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Being chronically ill/disabled young makes it so you skip the step of normal adulthood and go directly to being an old person! 👵♿️🍬🪡🧵🧶👩‍🌾🪴

I've been testing my article engagement now that Bluesky and Threads are more of a factor. I used the same posts I've used on Instagram, Facebook, and Mastodon, posted at approximately the same time. Two week campaigns for two articles. One on Pop Culture, one on Disability 🧵

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding Residents in nine states are at risk of losing health coverage should the GOP reduce the extra federal Medicaid funding that's enabled states to widen eligibility.

"More than 3 million adults in nine states would be at immediate risk of losing their health coverage..."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare #aca

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A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.

This is the second article I’ve read this week with this rhetoric. Even though I was not a combat veteran, the Army destroyed my body and mind. If I lose my disability benefits I will lose everything. And I’m just one of millions in the same position.

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Sue them