Hilary Gauld’s “Here I Am” photo series includes a quote from each person featured about growing older & misconception that people with #Downsyndrome don't live to be older adults. #DDAwareness2023 #hilarygauld
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Museum of disABILITY
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Museum of disABILITY
@Musedisability
Dedicated to education, collection and display of artifacts relating to the history of disabilities; only museum of its kind in the U.S. Buffalo, NY. Non-profit
Buffalo, NY Katılım Mayıs 2012
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Check out this story in recognition of World Down Syndrome: Prospector Popcorn, whose staff is largely made up of people with Down syndrome, releases a new limited flavor 'Down to Sparkle.' #WDSD2023 #DDAM2023 #DDawareness2023 #inclusion
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Check out this new movie, Champions! Woody Harrelson and ‘Champions’ cast are sending a message of #acceptance and #inclusion. @WoodyHarrelson #DDawareness2023 #DDAM2023
TODAY@TODAYshow
Woody Harrelson and cast members of the feel-good basketball comedy #Champions spoke with @SavannahGuthrie about all the fun they had on set and how they hope the film changes perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities. on.today.com/3J8TgeG
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Judy Heumann, known as “the mother” of the disability rights movement, passed away in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 2023. Learn more about Judy’s legacy: judithheumann.com
Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop
A preeminent activist who was instrumental in securing civil rights protections and reimagining life for people with #disabilities has died. disabilityscoop.com/2023/03/07/mot…
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#Lego is offering up a host of new characters with #disabilities as part of a broader push for more diversity within its toy lineup. disabilityscoop.com/2023/02/24/new…
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#DYK @Musedisability offers a virtual tour of their exhibit, Disability and the African American Experience? #BlackHistoryMonth is the perfect time to check out their historical timeline featuring pivotal events of #BlackDisabilityHistory museumofdisability.org/disability-and…
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How are you celebrating Black History Month? Check out @AllofUsResearch's post below for more information about inclusivity in healthcare and medical research 👇 #BlackHistoryMonth #PwD #Disability
AllofUsResearch@AllofUsResearch
It’s important to have Black and African American people join All of Us. You deserve to be seen, heard + understood when it comes to medical research. Learn more ➡️ JoinAllofUs.org #JoinAllofUs #BlackHistoryMonth
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THANK YOU to all who joined us in Albany yesterday to show lawmakers that the I/DD community has a voice and we’re not afraid to speak up!
This rally has come to an end, but our work isn’t over. We’ll keep making noise until we secure the funding our community needs & deserves!
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And here is the @foxsports link for Sunday's @SuperBowl to watch Justina Miles sign the Halftime Show with Rhianna. youtube.com/watch?app=desk…
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Justina Miles will be the first Black deaf woman to perform American Sign Language at the Super Bowl pre-game and halftime shows.
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NYDA President Mike Alvaro shares what @GovKathyHochul must include in her executive budget to save the I/DD community and fulfill her promise to all NYers. #IDDPriority Read here: empirereportnewyork.com/to-fulfill-her…
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‼️ADVOCACY ALERT‼️
Join us in Albany on February 13th to urge lawmakers to take action to combat the decades-long workforce crisis and invest in New York's I/DD service sector. RSVP HERE: bit.ly/3wyWWAz
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David Wantuck of @WNYDeafAS, a program of People Inc., spoke with @abilitymag about sports and COVID era access for the Deaf Community. Read the feature article on page 68: abilitycorps.org/maria-bamford/…
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Have questions about accessible parking? Review our fact sheet for guidance about how many accessible parking spots are needed, what signage is required, maintenance needs, and more. adata.org/factsheet/park…
#ADA #Accessibility #Disability
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@GovKathyHochul
we know you feel our workforce is critical.
We appreciate your investment in our staff last year, but we are still playing catch up after 10 years of no increase in funding & especially due to inflation and turnover. WE NEED YOU
#IDDPriority #CareCantWait
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To keep up with the rising costs of inflation, @GovKathyHochul must secure funds for I/DD provider agencies ASAP. Inaction threatens agencies’ abilities to offer competitive wages for direct support staff, threatening the lives of the I/DD community #CareCantWait #NYDADayOfAction
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Sign the petition to urge lawmakers across the country to invest in the I/DD service sector and ensure no American is left without the supports & resources they need to live their best lives ‼️ #NYDADayOfAction
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The care crisis is preventing many people w/ disabilities from getting the supports they need in their homes and forcing family caregivers to choose between their jobs and their loved ones. Support investment in caregiving services ➡️ bit.ly/4053xjG #WeActWednesday
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"For many families, the moment their child receives an intellectual disability diagnosis can be scary." Head to page 25 of the latest issue of @epMagazine_ to read more about navigating your child's intellectual disability diagnosis. ↪️ epmagazine.com #ChooseToInclude
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One of the biggest names in video gaming is working to make its offering more #accessible to people with #disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2023/01/17/pla… #PlayStation5
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