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Because the truth is, every American is just one moment away from becoming disabled—and everyone should hope to live long enough that they eventually gain some sort of disability.
Our laws should reflect that.
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The #ADA was signed 33 years ago. We can spend a moment honoring this legislation and those that gave so much to get it passed. But after all of these years, I can't fly without risking my body or wheelchair. And people with disabilities can't marry without losing their benefits.
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Are you receiving SSI? You may be eligible for a discount with your internet service and connected devices. Learn more: ow.ly/Qv9c50Nk3Af
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Important Voter Deadlines in Pennsylvania
Deadline to register to vote: May 1, 2023
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot: May 9, 2023
PA Primary Election Day: May 16, 2023
Official PA website to register to #vote or check your voter registration status:
vote.pa.gov/
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Judith Heumann is now a disabled ancestor ✨
Here’s an interview w/ Judy for my podcast on mentorship
disabilityvisibilityproject.…
And Judy interviewed me for her podcast The Heumann Perspective
youtu.be/MopiXOeIUHM
#DisabilityTwitter #CripTheVote #DisabilityRights
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Everyone has a role to play in supporting family caregivers. Help spread the word by sharing our infographic and social media toolkit. Find them here: ACL.gov/CaregiverStrategy #NFCM
ALT 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers: Materials Now Available. ACL.gov/CaregiverStrategy.
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"Feeling my way up the rock face engaged my brain thinking about these patterns in the rock... it was just all about adventure, and that's what I was craving in my life. So I just kept climbing." @ErikWeihenmayer
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the result of years of determined effort from the disability advocacy community that we honor on this day. Read real stories and learn more about the impact of the ADA from @ACLgov: acl.gov/ada #ThanksToTheADA #ADA32
ALT July 26, 1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act is signed into law
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We did it! Your advocacy worked!
The state's 2022/23 #PaBudget includes the most significant funding increase for mental health services in a decade to help hire & retain staff & provide in-school support for students. #DirectCarePA
More via @905wesa. ⤵️wesa.fm/health-science-tech/…
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Less than 2 weeks until our next free webinar!
Michael Anderson @ArcPhilly, Alexa Brill @TheArcPA, and George Russo @EastersealsSEPA will discuss their personal experiences using #SmartHomeTechnology for independence.
Register today! bit.ly/smart-home-webinar-st…
@PaDDCouncil
Save the date for an upcoming free webinar! Real-Life Stories: Using Smart Home Technology for Independence
Join us on 3/3 at 12 p.m. to hear three people with disabilities discuss how smart home technology is helping them to live safely & independently.
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ALT Smart Homes Made Simple, a project of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation. Real-Life Stories: Using Smart Home Technology for Independence, Thursday, March 3, 2022, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free webinar: bit.ly/smart-home-webinar-stories. Image of a man smiling by a desk with a smart display.
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Mail-in voting received a stay of execution Tuesday.
Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law will remain in place after a one-paragraph order from the state’s Supreme Court.
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In this guest blog post for @IWantToWorkPA, Heather Tomko speaks about her evolving view of her identity as a person with a #disability and how that informs her #professional role in #publichealth research. bit.ly/2OQRV2g #NDEAM #IAmWorking #IWantToWork
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#AirlineAccessibility is closer to becoming a thing with the FAA Reauthorization calling for reforms like stiffer civil penalties for bodily damage or damage done to DME of #DisabledTravelers.
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We've got a date!!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday March 30, 2019 for our 7th annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
Contact us for more info or if you would like to enter a TEAM at 570-327-9070 or wcbb@cilncp.org
#WCBB #WCBB2019 #CILNCP #SaveTheDate
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LVCIL is hiring! Join our team and help us make a difference in the Lehigh Valley. For a complete job posting, please visit our @indeed site: ht.ly/IIDj30makAn
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The DVC Subcommittee of @drnpa, in cooperation with the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs, just released: Ensuring the Accessibility of Voting Systems in Pennsylvania: Report and Recommendations padvc.com/wp-content/uploads… #DisabilityVote #DisabilityRightsPA
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It's been a great six weeks for our Real World Lehigh Valley summer program. Thanks to the staff and management at @DorneyParkPR and @PA_OVR for being such great partners and making it all happen!
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Elections Matter! Check out this handy flyer for more info about registering to vote, voter discrimination, and more!
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.@SenBobCasey is kicking into hyperdrive - crisscrossing the state to highlight the importance of protecting the 5.3M PA’ns with pre-existing conditions from @POTUS’ unrelenting attacks. I’m proud to stand with him and do my part to protect the Affordable Care Act.