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Last week, Rep. Jennifer Wexton made history by being the first MoC to deliver a speech on the floor using #AAC . I talked to people who use similar apps to communicate about their thoughts about the occasion and the way media covered it. My latest 19thnews 19thnews.org/2024/05/jennif…
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We can't think of a better way to thank moms this #MothersDay than improving access to paid leave and HCBS for every disabled mom, adult taking care of their aging mom, and moms of children with disabilities. #MomsPowerUS #HCBSCantWait
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The DOT is proposing a new rule for safer air travel! ✈️ Share your experiences to help AAPD advocate for change: bit.ly/3UOn1sv #FlyingWhileDisabled #AccessibleAviation #RightsOnFlights
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Today's the deadline to apply for our 2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media #Scholarship ! Students with disabilities pursuing careers in #media , #comms , or #entertainment that will be enrolled in college for Fall 2024 are eligible.
Apply by 5 PM ET here:
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Disabled voters face many barriers on Election Day. Conducting accessibility audits can help! The National Polling Access Audit Coalition created a toolkit to support accessibility efforts: bit.ly/3UJjBqF
#ElectionAccessibility #AccessTheVote
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Announcing Our 2024 REV UP Grantees! We're awarding $390,000 to 72 projects in 28 states and D.C. The grants support voter outreach, educational materials, accessible transportation, & more! Learn more: bit.ly/3QleKtu #AccessibleVoting #DisabilityVote
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Don't forget to apply for the 2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship! 8 scholarships available for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply by 5/8! bit.ly/3wpuAMF #Scholarship #Education
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Our #NationalPoetryMonth spotlight for today is Thunder & Lightning Poetry, a collective of disabled BIPOC & queer poets. They foster accessible community spaces that celebrate creativity within the chronically-ill, neurodivergent & disabled community. Follow founder Valois J Vera
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Today, we celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth by honoring beloved poet & disability rights activist Laura Hershey. Here's part of her famous poem, “You Get Proud By Practicing':
Remember, you weren’t the one
Who made you ashamed,
But you are the one
Who can make you proud.
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Sharing disability community stories is everything. Thank you AAPD.
#DisabilityCommunity2024
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Our President & CEO Maria Town is right: COVID-19 policy changes this year have been devastating. But AAPD will keep investing in the next generation disabled leaders and organizers. Apply for our COVID-19 & Higher Ed Community Grants: aapd.com/covid-19-highe…
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Are you energized by Secretary Pete Buttigieg 's remarks at #DisabilityCommunity2024 about making air travel more accessible for disabled passengers? You can take action RIGHT NOW to share your story and help DOT write the best rule for our community: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/59992/
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