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 Olympia, WA
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April 4th @ 1 pm EST – join @abletodayorg , experts from the @SocialSecurity Administration, and ABLE state program leaders from the ABLE Savings Plans Network for a webinar on ABLE and Social Security Benefit! Register below abletoday.org/webinar-home
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Athletes from every corner of Washington will connect and compete in Tri-Cities this weekend. Let the 2023 State Fall Games Begin! 🔥🏅 #SportsUnity #InclusionCelebration #JoinTheGames
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Kent County Transportation Forum 2.0. This event will take place on September 8th, 2023. Transportation Forum is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learning about regional transportation planning processes, and connect with transit riders, decision makers, and stakeholders.
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Tomorrow, we celebrate & honor trailblazing women who fought for rights & celebrate progress toward equality. Let's break barriers, empower women, & push to build a world where potential knows no bounds. Tag a woman who inspired you & use #WomenEqualityDay to spread the message.
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ALT Light grey background with a title that reads: "Women's Equality Day, 26th August 2023." They're all in the color of dark teal and teal. An NDC logo is covered on the letter "O." Beneath are colorful shadows of women.

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(2/2) Read more from @TheJusticeDept about the new proposed rule to strengthen web and mobile app access for people with disabilities here: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d… #PwD #ADA #ADA33
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Do you still have questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Check out the regional ADA Center’s Twitter accounts to see what resources they’ve shared during today’s chat! #ADANetworkChat #ADA33
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Special Olympics is turning 55!🎈Today, we remember the courageous people who helped spark the flame of inclusion. People like Rafer Johnson, an accomplished Olympian who spent 5 decades building a platform of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. #ChooseToInclude
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Happy Disability Pride Month! Check out some of the books our staff members are reading this month. Consider adding these books by #DisabledAuthors to your reading list: bit.ly/3PUWGa1 @DisVisibility @Keah_Maria @thellpsx @HabenGirma @emily_ladau @DrSamiSchalk
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WILS believes in the power of inclusion. We actively work towards breaking down barriers and ensuring equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Join the movement! #InclusionMatters #Disability
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It’s almost Buddy Walk® time! Grab your friends and family and join @NDSS and DSC at the #PugetSoundBuddyWalk in celebrating our loved ones with Down syndrome on Oct 2 @woodlandparkzoo. Visit link in bio to sign up and join us today!   youtube.com/watch?v=roksxlXa…
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As June is both #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth and #PrideMonth we're sharing Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David's Memorial Rainbow Drum from the MOA Collections, a beautiful symbol of both important events. 🌈 View on MOACAT online: bit.ly/3MK95bO
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The challenges that our community faces each and every day are often overwhelming. But with you by our side, we feel strong, like we can achieve anything we want to! So thank you, from the bottom of our hearts 💛💙💛💙💛
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Experience the incredible joy and fulfillment that comes with making a positive impact in the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Find an upcoming event in your area and join us by visiting bit.ly/specialolympicsvolunt…
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“Instead of asking IF this young person can work, we start from the assumption that the individual is GOING to work and it’s up to us to figure out how.” Read more in this post on inclusive employment: ecs.page.link/TzPnb #disability #inclusion
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Lift the spirits of athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities by volunteering at the Winter State Games on March 3-5 in the Wenatchee, Mission Ridge, and Leavenworth areas! Sign up to volunteer today: bit.ly/volunteeratevents
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T-6 days to the DHA Requesting and Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation workshop, with the awesome Susan Burch and Kim Nielsen! Join us on Tuesday the 21st at 4pm Eastern. Register today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

DHA Workshop: Requesting and Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 (4:00PM - 5:10 PM EST) In this interactive workshop, Susan Burch and Kim E. Nielsen will offer guidance on requesting and writing letters of recommendation. The workshop...

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DisabilityHistoryAssociation@DisabilityHistr20 Jan 2023
Only a month left until DHA's first event of 2023! Join us for a workshop hosted by Susan Burch & Kim Nielsen on Requesting & Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation! Open to historians of all career types & stages. ASL + Captions provided. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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ALT The poster contains a white background with two cut spheres comprising of graded purple lines in the background. One sphere is in the top right corner and the other, larger sphere is in the centre to the left, with three purple lines in descending order of length on top of it. In the foreground, at the top, there is black text reading "The Disability History Association: Requesting and Writing Letters of Recommendation." In the bottom right quadrant, there is text reading "Interactive Workshop with Susan Burch and Kim E. Nielsen, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 2-5pm EST. For more details visit www.dishist.org." At the bottom left is a QR code and the bottom right has the logos for Body Language Productions and White Coat Captioning.

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“What is a Disability,” moderated by Mary Allison Cook, features disability leaders @anjalifp, @judithheumann and @dasoultoucha discussing how disability impacts identity, culture and lived experience. Watch the full webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=XEXpleTs…
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Check out our new blog post "Education Gives You The Wings To Fly" in which by Kelsi Weaver shares her experience in #highereducation & tips for #disabled women & girls interested in going to college. christopherreeve.org/blog/li… #DisabledGirlsCan #DisabledInHigherEd @ReeveFoundation
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Did you know that WILS has mobile text alerts for events? Receive information about activities, independent living, advocacy, & peer support. Opt-in by texting the phrase: ILPeer to 74121.
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Parents of children at high risk for developing RSV disease should help their child, when possible, do the following: • Avoid close contact with sick people • Wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • Avoid touching their face with unwashed hands
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