#Disabilities

Degrowth isn't synonymous with Malthusianism but I often think about how undervalued disabled people are in left spaces even if unintentionally so and it worries me. Tbh the least desirable
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while the source material is not ideal, it’s great that it’s raising awareness and conversation about sexual abuse and sexism and i think it’s great women are feeling encouraged to
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Considering how weak the Discrimination provisions in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act anyway were, not sure how amending them further “eases” doing of business.https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/jul/02/modi-governm
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@CMA_Docs comes out with utilitarian "Framework for Ethical Decisionmaking During the Coronavirus Pandemic" embracing considerations of 'length of life' remaining, seemingly deprioritizing elderly & people w disabilities or chro
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I don't think it's possible to understate how much healthy people don't comprehend how exhausting chronic pain and chronic illness are. I have IBS. Grumpy butt disease. It's actually pretty
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On Tuesday, CASE & @nasdse sent a letter to members of Congress requesting temporary and targeted flexibilities as school districts and state agencies work to implement IDEA during the #COVID19
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It’s so easy to be nice and considerate to another person it’s mind-boggling that people choose not to do so consciously, it’s not that hard. It’s not hard to call
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a thread on ableism in the clique, by your token handicapped clikkie if y’all aren’t aware, ableism is the act of being offensive/discriminatory towards disabled people, and this includes BOTH
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what really upsets me about the gra is how trans people act like having to go to a tribunal once, explain that you're trans, provide your documents, and basically prove
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This is a good read (found via a comment by @nicoleckohler on one of my LinkedIn posts)"If someone feels like labeling me as ‘disabled’ makes me less of a person
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I’ve been a lot more silent this go around for the upcoming election. But you didn’t think I would stay silent did you ? I am Chona after all. So
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We have a roundup of the potential Election Changes states are making to deal with the coronavirushttps://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/26/1929548/-Daily-Kos-Elections-Live-Digest-3-26?t=1585259727044#update-1585259571000 Georgia House Speaker Davi
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I rarely ever point this out but this is a woman senator, representative of people with disabilities in the country and there are actually comments asking her about her choice
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Good on you @JaneCaro! You're not the only one who is furious about this issue.I am a 50yo woman who is functionally homeless (couch surfing at the moment) and there
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Bringing Human Rights to Mental Health Care: An Interview with @UNHumanRights Envvoy Dainius PĆ«ras#UnitedNations Special Rapporteur Dainius PĆ«ras discusses his own journey as a #psychiatrist and the future of #rightsbased
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Final thread for today concerns Emotional Support Animals (moving forward to be abbreviated ESA). I'm a bit nervous to see what they have to say about ESAs. It's been a
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