ASA Section on Disability in Society

We are now beginning the transition to Bluesky. Please follow us there! (asadisability): bsky.app/profile/asadis…

FYI, We have already received plenty of nominations for the student rep but need more for the other following positions above.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us or our nominations chair, Catherine Tan (ctan@vassar.edu). Lastly, according to the updated ASA guidelines, you can only serve in one ASA position at a time. 4/4

ASA Elections are coming up soon! We are seeking nominations for the following positions within our section. Terms would start in 2026! 1/4

.@ASAnews @ASADisability missed the deadline to request a remote presentation by 2 days and now I can’t present my own research that I have been working on for two years. This is incredibly ableist for an organization that claims to promote "access for all”. Do BETTER @ASAnews!

Anonymous question: Have any faculty members in academia have either decided or not decided to reach out for accommodations and why? Would there be any concerns with doing so? #DisabledInSTEM #AcademicChatter

This webinar will take place on December 17 at 2pm EST.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Upcoming webinar hosted by @LurieInstitute. This webinar will be an opportunity to learn more about the HCBS Access Rule , which will be implemented from 2025 - '29. This rule will establish new protections for HCBS participants and applicants.

Register for Justice in Aging's December 17th webinar "The New Medicaid Access Rule: Primer and Advocacy Strategies" featuring two of our Lurie staff members as panelists. Register on Zoom: zurl.co/XrVM8 @justiceinaging #Medicaid

Submit your public comment on the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule ending 14(c) subminimum wages for people with disabilities. The deadline is Jan. 17, 2025. ncd.gov/2024/12/09/dol…

abc.net.au/news/2024-12-0… While this article is geared towards Australia, many people w/disabilties still face challenges with finding a job despite having equal qualifications to their non-disabled peers. #DisabilityInclusion

Climate change impacts everyone, especially persons w/disabilities. 80% of disabled people live in the Global South, which is where many of them are vulnerable to severe climate events. #climatecrisis #Disability globalcitizen.org/en/content/how…

Presidential Proclamation for International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2024 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/… Regardless of ability status, all workers should be paid equally NOT less.

Our interactive dashboards simplify and visualize data on parents with disabilities and community living services, empowering advocates, policymakers, and researchers to advance disability rights and inclusion. Access the dashboards at: DisabilityDataDashboard.com

Hybrid Conf at Penn State: Feminist Perspectives on Body, Disability, and Health (3/4 - 3/5/2025) The organizers invite anyone to submit, especially grad students, including those with limited experience in these spaces! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Deadline: 1/15/2025

Our team would be so grateful if you could share this study with any autistic college students you may know!

dailytarheel.com/article/2024/1… When implementing security measures for any reason, we must consider accessibility. No disabled student should be left behind, especially if it is about safety. #access #disabilitytwitter