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A new Duke University report underscores the position of disability advocates: non-law enforcement transport for involuntary commitment works well & should be the default, not the exception. #NCGA funding is key. #NCPOL @NASWNC @NAMINCarolina @NCPsychological @ncpsychiatry

The Posse Comitatus Act, which bars federal troops from serving as a domestic police force except when expressly authorized by Congress, is undercut by loopholes and ambiguities. Our latest report provides a bipartisan path to reform. bit.ly/3NaSobU

Great news out of Zebulon, NC -- a creative new program to help minimize / mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can increase likelihood of mental illness & justice involvement in teens & adults. wunc.org/news/2024-09-2…

Lowe's becomes latest company to dial back DEI efforts aimed at LGBTQ groups nbcnews.com/business/busin…

“What happened to these children should never happen to any child in DSS custody." #NC will not sit by idly & watch so-called "social services" destroy safe, stable families. #FamilyValues #TroubledTeenIndustry @ParisHilton @NCHealthNews @NDRNadvocates disabilityrightsnc.org/news/press-rel…

Meet Joseph Kibler, an inspiring advocate reshaping the narratives around disability, HIV, and queer identity. queerty.com/joseph-kibler-…

The #504 rule is out! Thank you @HHSGov for reiterating the importance of access to the internet for blind, deaf and physically impaired communities, barring medical decisions rooted in stigma and bias, and so much more! hhs.gov/about/news/202…

Waiting for the revised @HHSGov regulation for Section 504 of the Rehab Act? Posted (unpublished, scheduled for publication on 5/9) and available for review: federalregister.gov/public-inspect… #DisabilityTwitter #AdminLaw #HealthEquity

"That notion of dangerous paternalism has led the United States down a path... that certain people aren't fit to be in society. There has been a movement to lock those people away, to forget that those people exist." cbsnews.com/news/16000-peo…

Last summer, many incarcerated people lacked air conditioning and endured forced labor outside as #Louisiana experienced record-breaking heat. As temperatures continue to climb, more must be done to improve prison conditions. newsfromthestates.com/article/extrem…

When someone lives in a public or private institution, they are still a part of the local community! They have rights and it’s important to know those rights and what to do if they are violated. Learn more [ASL]: bit.ly/4cv0iIJ En español: bit.ly/3TQwkYq

All school districts in Florida are required to identify a Section 504 Coordinator and establish policies and procedures including a complaint resolution system. Find your school district's 504 Coordinator on our website: bit.ly/44hhldK

#PBS Kids is reworking many of its most popular shows to be more accessible to children with #disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/23/pbs…

Upcoming troubled teen industry webinar on Thurs April 18th, hosted by the American Bar Association @SOGI_Commission. I'll be speaking alongside brilliant change-makers @YEP4Rights @jm_miller @tylerkingkade @TheUpliftCo. Free to register; all are welcome. americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

A new report from Vera in partnership with @BLACKandPINKorg found that incarcerated transgender people are overwhelmingly put in extended solitary confinement—a form of torture condemned by the UN. Read more about the findings of this landmark report: theappeal.org/trans-prisoner…

Today, DRNC & @NCDHHS jointly announce an agreement in Samantha R. et al. vs. NCDHHS / NC. Both orgs commit to ensure that people w/ I/DD have the resources needed to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing. #NCPOL #NCGA disabilityrightsnc.org/news/press-rel…

“I really hope this is a lesson to people out there. If you are abusing children I will find out. I will find you. I will come with my huge spotlight and shine it on wherever you are. People are not going to get away with this anymore.” @ParisHilton tiktok.com/t/ZTLD82F8h/

A conviction history should not be a barrier to housing, yet discrimination and exclusionary practices make reentry overly burdensome and difficult. Removing barriers to housing ensures those impacted by the criminal legal system get a #FairChance to reenter their communities.

Attention @Disney fans with disabilities 📣 Review the Disability Access Service's new policies before your next visit floridatoday.com/story/news/sta…