Robyn (Clarke) Linscott

This is an immensely difficult loss, but know that your efforts made a difference. The Arc’s advocates generated more than 500,000 contacts to Congress this year, and members of Congress from both parties spoke out against these cuts.

House Rs’ tax bill includes a new federal tax credit to subsidize private school vouchers — effectively the first nationwide voucher program. Plus, it’s structured as a costly tax break for the wealthy w/an egregious capital gains tax loophole. It should be rejected.

The U.S. Department of Education’s mass layoffs this week gutted its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), shutting down regional offices and leaving it critically understaffed. ⬇️

Unfortunately, this dangerous bill is heading to the Idaho Senate, a very upsetting development that will harm the safety of children across the state if passed & signed into law. idahoednews.org/state-policy/c…

Donald Trump is lying to you to distract you. The more we're debating whether or not people with disabilities should work in the government for jobs they're qualified for, the less time we're talking about his federal hiring freeze, the gutting of safety boards, and the disastrous nomination hearings of the people he wants to put in charge of our safety, security, and health.

A message from our CEO, Katy Neas, on recent events: "This is a devastating tragedy, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. There is no evidence that FAA hiring practices had anything to do with this accident, and suggesting otherwise is misleading & harmful."

Today, I'm proud to announce the @USDOL is proposing a rule change to end the practice of paying some workers with disabilities below minimum wage. A thread. 🧵

A new toolkit from @usedgov is designed to help educators take a proactive & preventative approach to address behaviors that can interfere with learning and keep kids in class. bit.ly/4hUnSRR

@usedgov Students with disabilities are more likely to experience suspensions and other informal removals from school compared to their non-disabled peers. All students benefit when positive strategies are used to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Schools face increasingly hostile threats & all students deserve to know they will be safe if an emergency occurs. In @WashingtonPost, our CEO & parent advocates share how students w/disabilities are far too often left out of emergency preparedness. wapo.st/3UKP63x

Everyone has the right to an accessible polling place! ✔️ You can bring someone to help you vote. ✔️ You can ask a poll worker for help using the accessible voting machines. If you think your rights have been violated, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-687-8683.

Have questions about voting in your state? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE or in ASL at 301-818-VOTE! #RightToHelp #TheArcVotes

@offgridteacher One of my favorite things about her books is when you hear another parent sing one of the “singing” books like “snuggle puppy” or “perfect piggies” and learn the wildly different tunes we sing it to. 🤣

Yet another Sandra Boynton book has arrived. I can’t remember who first recommended her books, but the little one just can’t get enough of them.

@clhubes Solidarity. Stomach bug hit us too. Husband and I down at the same time. 🫠🫠

Underfunding public schools

@sewistwrites npr.org/transcripts/11… I think this echoes that sentiment so much! The magic words will not have the impact on our children that the sellers might tell us they— so we should all cut ourselves some slack!

@chenderson Not the double spiral! 😂

I went to camp in the 90s. A lady used to sell the lanyard string to us on the playground afterschool in Bklyn. I can start them. I can spiral. I can even double spiral. You’re not fooling me Miu Miu, especially not for $480.

Using intellectual disability as a pejorative isn't just wrong—it's a painful reminder of the discrimination people with disabilities face daily. 🧵

@linscott_robyn is now speaking on the importance of Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA). Learn more below: livesinthebalance.org/keeping-all-st…

Leaving the classroom I didn’t think I would always be second-guessing outfit choices because adults are not nearly as honest about fashion choices as high-schoolers. FB Memories reminding me of when I wore a plaid dress. @Faz_kimberlyb