While we don't know all the details about the motives of the person who committed the horrific shooting in Nashville, we do know this: mental health disabilities aren't a unique American experience, school shootings are. (1/2)

A parent of a disabled kiddo who is struggling with feeling different reached out looking for advice from disabled adults: "how do I raise him to embrace who he is and advocate for what he needs?" What do you wish your parents knew/did/said to you when you were younger?

Trigger warning: discussion of sexual violence

This little girl must be protected at all costs. She is the future. 😭😭😭

Join us Tuesday, June 27th @ 12pm (EST) for a webinar addressing the intersection of ableism and racism in healthcare. #ThinkEquitable thinkequitable.com/webinar-the-in…

I ❤️❤️❤️ the embedding accessibility as a mandatory line item in budgets, to ensure a financial commitment to inclusion. #DisabilityPride #Inclusion forbes.com/sites/keelycat…

"The [wrestling group’s] choice to use the ‘M’ slur is a choice to exploit little people for entertainment...When little people...are promoted as an amusement, it communicates that our lives aren’t serious and sets back our fight for civil rights." chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-t…

“The majority of people in the dwarfism and disability community feel that these shows encourage bullying, harassment, and violence towards our community,” - Eileen Norman

The Sonoma County Fair would rather dehumanize and use disabled people for entertainment purposes rather than show us dignity & respect! This is 2023 in wine country. Disgusting! #SonomaFail themarysue.com/disability-org…

We're excited to publish new research with McKinsey Health Institute. It sheds light on the global gaps in #disability #data, what this means for the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities, and how to bridge them. Register for the webinar on Sept 13: bit.ly/45EpU1R

📢 Calling all health equity champions. Please read the thread below and consider signing on to support designating people with disabilities as a health disparity population. docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZPz9N…

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This means the world 🌎thank you ❤️

I had so much fun chatting with Keah! The disability joy was palpable. Check it out here ⤵️

Attention all little people and folx who know little people between the ages of 18 and 28, please help spread the word on this important study. This student is working very hard to understand what independence means to this group.

The Supreme Court recently ruled on Acheson v. Laufer regarding the ADA. Check out this plain language explanation of the case and the ruling thinkequitable.com/ada-supreme-co…

As we wrap up 2023, all of us Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality wish you Happy Holidays and hope that you'll join us in 2024 in creating a more inclusive and just world. Kara Ayers Leah Smith #ThinkEquitable thinkequitable.com/disability-and…

CBS News Posting this without acknowledging the lack of infrastructure that has trapped this family into risking their safety to use basic public services is everything that is wrong with newsrooms. This isn't heartwarming, this is a system failure.

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In the coming days, the Supreme Court will hand down its decision(s) in Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce & Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and with it, conservative justices stand to make their most dangerous power grab yet. 🧵 1/12