This week’s Monday Minute: Danise Sugita on how her passion for disability justice grew from being an attendant, not from identifying with a disability.
Reminder that disability justice needs committed allies.
#21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAwareness #MondayMinute #DisabilityJustice #CareWork
CONTENT ADVISORY: Discussion of suicide, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Danise Sugita on which identity resonates most with her—and why. #MondayMinute
#21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAwareness #Identity #PTSD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #SelfHarmAwareness
Clip from latest 21st Century Disability episode: Trinity Lowthian on getting a feeding tube as a teenager—how she initially hid & felt less like herself, then slowly got comfortable.
When people stared, she stared back. Powerful + relatable.
#21stCenturyDisability #MondayMinute #DisabilityAwareness
Affordability includes accountability for everyone paying their fair share of utilities, not having residents and small businesses subsidizing largest water accounts and AI centers across NC.
#mondayminute #affordability #utilities #Asheville
This week’s #MondayMinute features Rick Sherak (CEO, Exokinetics—makers of The Zeen). His point: The Zeen isn’t for everyone—it’s for folks determined to maintain or regain their mobility. What does staying mobile enable in your life? #21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAwareness #AssistiveTechnology
First Public Budget Hearing:
🗓️ Tuesday, Feb. 24th: 5pm
📍 Asheville City Hall
➡️ Sign up to speak when you get to 2nd floor, then join us in Council chambers or overflow room until your name is called.
#civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
It’s Monday, which means a quick preview of our latest episode.
This week: Chris “Bucko” Binkowski on what inspires his visual art vs. what inspires his music. Catch the clip & listen to the full episode for more insights.
#MondayMinute #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabledArtist
Monday Minute: a clip from our latest episode with Chris “Bucko” Binkowski on Mountain I + Mountain II—and how they reflect the truth behind the journey of life. #21stCenturyDisability #MondayMinute #DisabilityAwareness #TheJourney #ContemporaryArt
In our latest #MondayMinute Zylo Marshall tells us about what a strong federal disability support program should look like—and what must change to better support people day to day. Full episode available ANYWHERE you listen 2 your podcasts! #21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility
#MondayMinute: Helene Recovery Boards
Want to follow along as they get into the nitty gritty? Meetings are streamed and archived on the City’s youtube, and you can review meeting materials on the city’s website at: publicinput.com/helenerecove...
#disasterrecovery #hurricanehelene #Asheville
#MondayMinute! As we gear up for our 5th season we reflect on our early episodes. Our 1st tackled ableism & I've realized my own biases: once viewing those with cognitive disabilities as "below" me due 2 prior experiences. It's vital we recognize & challenge these thoughts! #21stCenturyDisability
What do you want to hear on #MondayMinute in 2026?
📝 Email your Monday Minute ideas to my office: kimroney@avlcouncil.com
➡️ Send links and resources that might add to the convo
We’re in this together, #MountainStrong
#civics101 #Asheville #kimroneyforasheville
Mayor Monday Minute part 5, the Economic Development Coalition.
Asheville deserves leadership committed to our values at the table and behind the scenes during economic development decisions, and enough Council support to get the job done.
#mondayminute #civics #economicdevelopment #Asheville
Mayor Monday Minute, Part 3: Appointment of the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA)
Evidently the file didn’t upload Monday, so better late than never!
#civics #mondayminute #KimRoneyforMayor #housingauthority #Asheville
In this week’s Monday Minute, 🎧✨ I chat with Michael Leung of The Flo Group about the inspiration behind TrueBalance 2.0—stylish bone conduction headphones that enhance sound and accessibility. 🎶💖 Tune into the full episode of 21st Century Disability for more!
#21stCenturyDisability #MondayMinute
🌟 Happy #MondayMinute! Today, we shine a light on Unamic’s mission 2 revolutionize fashion w/adaptive clothing. Their designs blend style & functionality, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can be comfortable & confident. Starting w/feet. #21stCenturyDisability #AdaptiveFashion
Special Edition Mayor Monday Minute, Part 1: The Agenda
Learn more on my commitment to transparency and open meetings policy as a candidate for mayor at KimRoney4Asheville.com
#mondayminute #civics #civics101 #cityhall #KimRoneyforAsheville #KimRoneyforMayor
🌟 This week’s Monday Minute features Doug Katz from @NULU! He shares an unexpected market revelation from a recent expo that’s shaping their innovation journey. Tune in for insights! 🎧✨ #21stCenturyDisability #MondayMinute #DisabilityAwarness #Disabililty #Podcast #NULU #Innovation
On Thursday we welcomed Doug Katz creator of the NULU Knife—an adaptive tool for accessible food prep. In this week’s #MondayMinute, Doug shares insights on how disabled users shape the NULU's evolution and emphasize inclusivity in design. Check out the full episode! #21stCenturyDisability
City manager hiring update: the process, who’s involved, and narrowing down candidates before current manager retires in December. This includes closed sessions, legal meetings of full Council allowed for personnel issues.
#executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
🧵 1/ People deserve stable #foodsystems and food sovereignty! While we mobilize emergency #food distribution during the SNAP funding pause, let’s also stay busy addressing the literal root causes of #foodinsecurity:
#foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute
🚀Just finished an enlightening episode of 21st Century Disability ft.Anna Schmid! We dove into the stigma surrounding the term #disability & how reframing language can empower & uplift.
Give it a listen! Let’s change the narrative together.
#21stCenturyDisability #MondayMinute #DisabilityAwareness
Decision making for our state-maintained roads:
⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads
📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities
➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14
Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org
#mondayminute #road #transportation
🧵 1/ City Council will appoint four Helene recovery boards this Tuesday at the end of our regularly-scheduled meeting.
This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville
Council has just two months to hire the next City Manger. Check out the Council agenda briefing to watch a City Manager’s team in action:
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am
📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube
➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings
#civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville
#MondayMinute Know Your Rights: Police Body Cam Footage
Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ...
#knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville
As we approach the anniversary of #hurricaneHelene, I'm grateful for how we showed up for each other!
This week, I'll share ways we show up to:
- Remember & heal together in community
- Identify remaining gaps & advocacy efforts
- Plug into recovery efforts in & beyond #Asheville
#mondayminute
#Climatechange is an existential threat, and our neighbors including #SunriseMovement are demanding we treat it like the crisis it is—especially as we remember what we lost to #HurricaneHelene a year ago this month.
#MondayMinute #economicjustice #climatejustice #Asheville
On Tuesday, the Helene After Action Report will be presented to Council.
There isn’t public comment for this presentation, but anyone can sign up to speak during general public comment at the end of the Council meeting.
#disasterresponse #hurricanehelene #Asheville #civic #civics101 #MondayMinute
This Tuesday at 5pm during our Council meeting, @safeshelteravl will be under public hearings with a request to change their temporary use permit to a permanent one.
#homeless #homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville #MondayMinute
