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blooming cherry blossom flowers across branches with the blue sky in the background.

blooming cherry blossom flowers across branches with the blue sky in the background.

Yesterday was busy-full with Hill visits, cherry blossoms, and traveling home. I have never been in DC in springtime, and I truly delighted in seeing the blooming trees! #DPS2026

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dozens of disability advocates gather in a conference room, sitting around a board style table. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) stands at the head of the room.

dozens of disability advocates gather in a conference room, sitting around a board style table. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) stands at the head of the room.

We had a jam-packed day full of exciting meetings on Capitol Hill today, including the meeting pictured here with Senator Ed Markey. Stay tuned for more photos and a recap of our time in DC! #DPS2026

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Conference are *only* worthwhile to me because I get to connect with people outside of meetings. A hug from Kaitlin, a greeting from Kelly, dinner with my WI LEND team, and a conversation about research with Julie were all highlights of my day! #DPS2026

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dozens of disability rights advocates pose for a photo in a hotel ballroom. some are seated, some are standing. a blue curtain behind them. they are all representing Massachusetts at the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar.

dozens of disability rights advocates pose for a photo in a hotel ballroom. some are seated, some are standing. a blue curtain behind them. they are all representing Massachusetts at the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar.

The Massachusetts delegation at the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar! 🧑 #DPS2026

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two women stand in front of a step-and-repeat poster that is orange and yellow and reads Disability Rights Are Human Rights in an all-over repeat pattern

two women stand in front of a step-and-repeat poster that is orange and yellow and reads Disability Rights Are Human Rights in an all-over repeat pattern

Greetings from #DPS2026!

The Arc's Nora Bent and Emilia Niyangoda are in Washington, D.C. this week for the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar.

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My latest session was Get Schooled: The Education Update. πŸŽπŸ“š Asking the tough questions like, β€œHow do we protect special education without the Dept. of Education?” #DPS2026

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Multiple trainees have expressed their surprise at unmet needs and stalled progress in disability policy, especially the failure to increase asset limits for service programs for decades. #DPS2026 #PayDisabledPeople

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It’s a session-filled day at #DPS2026! We started the morning with an incredible opening session on Centering Self-Advocacy in Policy. Leaders shared practical strategies for Hill Visits, especially to share our message in a clear, positive, and memorable way. #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights

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Great session on SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security #DPS2026

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Thanks for the shoutout! @nicole1985.bsky.social ! #dps2026

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The room is packed in the opening session of the Disability Policy Seminar #dps2026 @thearcus.bsky.social

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In honor of #DPS2026, here is my best conference advice for first-time attendees, students, trainees, and advocates. 🧡 First, **take breaks.** Take breaks. You do not need to burn yourself out to have a meaningful conference experience.

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Calling all my AUCD and disability advocacy peeps. I am in DC for the Disability Policy Seminar today through Tuesday. If you see me, say hi! #DPS2026 #LEND #UCEDD #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights

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Excited to visit @duckworth.senate.gov as part of #dps2026

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