#Disability

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soul_into_hades

Someone in one of my disability groups has just got their PIP report back with a sentence of how they "kept excellent eye contact during the assessment". It was a

The Autisticats - #StopTheShock

autisticats

I’ve been thinking about how mainstream “autism advocacy” groups operate differently than organizations like the United Spinal Association. Autism Speaks et al. rely on fear and search for “causes &

alexis kimberly

notsixela

Yes, people have fake service dogs in order to just bring their dog places. Yes, people have emotional support animals as an excuse to bring their pet. However, not every

Ben Spurr

BenSpurr

The first car crash redefined the life of Jill Le Clair. The second, last Saturday, ended it.https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/10/30/the-first-car-crash-redefined-the-life-of-jill-le-clair-the-second-last-saturday-ended-it.html Those wh

Ben Gross

bhgross144

Greetings from @nelson_atkins where I'm looking forward to free afternoon talk on design & #disability featuring @ashleyshoo, Peter Sloan, and Anaiss A.This event is organized in connection w/the museum's new

Sarah Colero🥄

Sarah_Colero

Here is the full ODSP q&a from @CityCynthia & Doug Ford from today.Thank you Cynthia for having the guts to do what no one else will. Thank you for reporting

Darren O'Donovan

DarrenODonovan

Here is what the Ndis has to say about its new independent assessment process. https://www.ndis.gov.au/media/2640/download Firstly seems to imply (notwithstanding Tune’s wording) they won’t be amending the Act but using

Danika Dragomir

NikaDragomira

It is absolutely heartbreaking how society and government treat people with disabilities in Canada. The Ottawa mayor called it like it is: people with disabilities are treated like second-class citizens

Jayne McCubbin

JayneMcCubbinTV

Laura was only 31 when she died of covid 19 Tomo @BBCBreakfast can reveal the risks facing people with a learning disabilityWhile the Govt has stalled to publish data in

Matthew Cortland, Esq

mattbc

The @JoeBiden #COVID19 disability response plan is roughly equivalent to your car being on fire and your mechanic suggesting a plan to replace the brakes, rotate the tires, and change

Jacq

jacqulynn_clark

There is so much more work to do for disability rights. To those who may wonder “what else is there?” See below.https://twitter.com/aclu/status/1287373101462958080 1) Those who receive SSI benefits cannot keep

𝐓𝐡𝐞.𝐑.𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 🐘

the_r_life

Nobody wants to be broke and suffering.~THREAD~#feed The problem is less than favorable conditions they are born into.For some, it is a lack of leverage be it money, network, and

Frank ⌁

FrankElavsky

Data visualization cares disproportionately far too much about designing for colorblindness relative to other disabilities that are more common (visual impairments included).(A thread on disability, race, and patriarchy in data

Rose 🇪🇺

msmarbles2017

A thread on yesterday's latest depraved slur on Jews.This person Mark Oliver or Mark Lucas has a disability which type I do not know and it's not my place to

LCImpact

LcImpact

Ahead of the #UNDataForum we’re hosting a twitter chat on the role #DisabilityData plays in the sustainable development agenda. Join us by tweeting to @LcImpact from 3-4pm BST on Thursday

Wreck Everyone & Leave

Sean_Bishop

I really can't express how disappointed I am in @BraunStrowman ... I don't know that I expected anything different, but maybe that was just me being foolish. Wish that wasn't