As we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ADA31), philanthropy has work to do to fully realize their role in supporting disability rights. Signing on to the #DisabilityInclusionPledge is a key move forward!
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Today, @CripCampFilm had the honor of receiving a @PeabodyAwards. @JimLeBrecht calls for more authentic inclusion of disabled people in media as Crip Camp is just "one story of thousands." Let us embody the "unapologetic spirit" of Crip Camp and fight for our stories to be told💜
Thank you to today's Medical Conference keynote speakers- Dr. Keller & Rick Guidotti of @PositiveExpo -who provided an excellent presentation: Faces Redefining the Art of Medical Education (FRAME): Visual Arts Advancing Education & Training in Healthcare for Individuals w/ IDD
"I want people to know that with that right support, Autistic people can live really good, self-determined lives. And also just really boring, ordinary lives that look a lot like everybody else." -@JustStimming#AutismAcceptanceMonthyoutu.be/ohJkyawe3Rg
Don't call me "differently abled" "special needs" "handi-capable." Don't say "ability" when you mean "disability." I am #disabled. I am proud of my disability and my community.
@lachimusic and I talk #DisabilityPride and having agency over your story 👇
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It's impossible to say how much this nomination means. This is a big day not only for @NicoleNewnham and I, but for everyone that has made our film come to life. And for the Deaf and disabled community. WOW. #cripcamp#filmmakerswithdisabilities#rollingonair
Congrats to directors @NicoleNewnham, @JimLeBrecht, and everyone with @CripCampFilm on the Oscar nomination! The heart, passion, and brilliance of those who led the disability rights movement is something to celebrate. Michelle and I hope you'll watch their story on Netflix.
Congratulations @judithheumann on the spirit award and the work of @PositiveExpo Rick Guidotti I’m so proud and grateful and filled with energy for a better future for us all. VOTE. Look out here we come, no apologies! Change the way you see, see the way you change.
It's OFFICAL!
Storm Smith and I are launching Disability at ADCOLOR - an industry collective for individuals with disabilities working in the advertising, marketing, technology, and creative industries. At this year's ADCOLOR Conference and Awards, Storm…lnkd.in/gg7db3W
@judithheumann has used her talents, smarts, humor, and a boundless well of energy to improve the lives of people with disabilities in a million ways. Judy is my favorite force of nature. #a11y#DisabilityRights
A sincere thank you to @kristenjoiner and @judithheumann for sharing their time with us. We are so grateful and hope that this series can help facilitate more conversations regarding inclusivity.
Join me on July 28 at 10am EST as me and other distinguished leaders within the disability movement celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ADA. For more information, check out the Facebook Event: buff.ly/2ZOMVzy