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Julie Christensen

@swiva

Just trying to make the world a better place! Proud Independent, Cali-Yorker, social worker, social justice warrior, policy & data dork. Opinions are my own.

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"When the plaintiffs in Lane v. Brown won, it ensured people with disabilities would be paid at the same rate as workers without disabilities, and that they would receive employment support from the state to find a job that suits them." opb.org/article/2022/0…

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“The practice is known as informal removal, defined by the U.S. Education Department as an action taken by school staff in response to a child’s behavior that excludes the child for part or all of the school day — or even indefinitely.” apnews.com/article/school…

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Hey, Maryland friends! Interested in how mid-term candidates are thinking about disability issues? Check out this resource from @Respect_Ability! therespectabilityreport.org/2022/09/28/mar… #vote #midterms #CripTheVote

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If you’re concerned about the crush of kids getting sick with COVID/flu/RSV, there’s an intermediate strategy between doing nothing and schools going virtual. It’s a 4-letter word.

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✅ Annual report released ✅ Annual meeting held ✅ Annual conference registration & request for proposals launched ✅ Curled up under a heated blanket with a margarita #lovemyjob #lovemyteam

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Grateful to have competitive integrated employment for PWD included as part of the vetting process for the next Labor Secretary. Thank you, Sen. Maggie Hassan for raising the question. and Acting Secretary Julie Su for the thoughtful reply. #EmploymentFirst APSE

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Was listening to Crooked Media’s WAD pod this morning. Interesting piece about child labor law violations at McD’s franchises. When the piece ended and went to a commercial break, the first ad? For McDonalds! 🙄🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

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“It’s not just about a job. It’s also about a meaningful life.” - Ross Chilton, Community Living British Columbia #inclusionworks

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Another WASE 2023 keynote message: You may find that you’ve fallen out of love with your work or with yourself. Do not despair. You CAN fall in love again! #inclusionworks