#Advocacy
I Survived an #Armed #Attack. This Is Why #GunControl Is My #Queer #Activism.
When a #neighbor attacked #LazarusLetcher with an #AK47, the #scholar not only #survived — they turned their #pain into #advocacy.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #NewMexico #GunViolence #GunControl #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #BlackMastodon
https://www.them.us/story/gun-control-is-my-queer-activism-essay
Ms. Magazine Wins PEN America’s Impact Award for ‘Contributions to Journalism, Feminism and Social Change’ 👍️ 🙏
https://msmagazine.com/2023/09/20/ms-magazine-pen-america-impact-award-50-years-of-ms/
“It seems audacious, even today, that one could start a revolution by telling stories often ignored in the mainstream, written by voices that have been cast aside. And yet, that is the very model that has allowed Ms. to serve as a catalyst for social change.”
#journalism #InvestigativeJournalism #feminism #WomensRights #advocacy #IndepentJournalism
‘The sun is duller today’: remembering Jen Powley
by @Suzanne_Rent
ALA 's Committee on Library #Advocacy Releases Updated Advocacy Action Plan #Workbook & More News Headlines https://www.infodocket.com/2023/09/18/making-iiif-official-at-the-internet-archive-exploring-equity-on-wikipedia-more-news-headlines/ #libraries
Normal doesn’t exist and conformity is boring.
#Autism #autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #Understanding #Advocacy #Neurospicy
Posting as an organizer on behalf of the South Seattle Safe Streets Coalition:
Join Rainier Valley Greenways-Safe Streets & Beacon Hill Safe Streets for our joint meeting on Tuesday Sept 19 at 6 pm. We'll have some special guests to talk about ongoing projects, & remember: we have an upcoming greenway celebration on the 26th!
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d6641bcd0dce/ssssc-sep2023
#Seattle #VisionZero #Greenway #Advocacy
⏰ Awesome #job available at @edri's #policy team in #Brussels!
Wanna work with brilliant colleagues and myself on cutting edge tech #regulation in the #EU, defend #DigitalRights, #CivilLiberties and the free and open internet?
Apply now:
https://edri.org/take-action/careers/edri-is-looking-for-a-policy-advisor/
#GDPR #dataprotection #advocacy #privacy #enforcement #surveillance #hiring #jobs
“Recent attacks on #transgender #youth and attempts to #Rollback hard-won #LGBTQ+ #rights tell us our #advocacy and #pastoralcare for #victims of #injustice must continue with a renewed urgency,” he said. “This #fund will make a difference.”
Joining or forming a campaign, #union, #coop, or other #advocacy group multiples both your impact and *sense* of impact, too.
This creates a sense of belonging, divides the work, and can often lead to positive ripple effects up to state or federal levels.
It sounds cliché, but changing big things is possible.
You just can’t do it alone.
4/6
#openscience should be less japping about and more doing. Talk is cheap.
#advocacy without putting it in practice is just window dressing your CV (for tenure).
The inclusion of African Union will help in propagating the goal of inclusive global economy and improved security and also help in creating a cohesive environment, where countries support each other than divide, officials said
#AfricanUnion #Inclusion #G20 #StrongStatement #India #Advocacy #GlobalSouth #TopGovt
https://www.news18.com/india/african-unions-inclusion-in-g20-a-strong-statement-on-indias-advocacy-for-global-south-top-govt-officials-8570632.html
Posted by Solve ME on twitter:
"Take Action: A House majority bill seeks to cut billions of dollars of funding for critical NIH, CDC, and other health research programs. This would be a major setback for the Long Covid and ME/CFS communities."
This link goes to an automated tool that can send email to your representatives.
My “Digital Home”….
#Website
#Portfolio
#Writer #Writing #Poetry
#Advocacy #ENDALZ
just my #thoughts #photography
#Storytelling #words
Please allow me to, Clareifi 🎙️
#GLSEN's New #Leaders on Meeting a #CrucialMoment for #LGBTQ+ #Youth.
The new #board #chair and #vicechair, #WilsonCruz and #ImaraJones, talk about their #mission, along with #MelanieWillinghamJaggers, who became #executivedirector last year.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Activism #Advocacy #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Censorship #Hategroups #Politics #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate
https://www.advocate.com/activism/glsen-wilson-cruz-imara-jones
What would you do if your child was struck with an incredibly rare disease? My friend #GingerIrvine and her husband founded a patient's advocacy organisation to fund research into the #Parkinsons-like disease #neuroacanthocytosis and support patients - like their daughter Alex - who live with #NA. Ginger's been recognised with a major award by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society... its first recipient since Michael J Fox: https://www.mdscongress.org/2023-Awardees#public #rareDiseases #advocacy
listen to the loudest voices, so I'm trying to figure out how to make my voice louder & more persistent amidst all the other responsibilities I have that end up sidelining my #advocacy efforts.
My government needs to start caring more about #disability #ClimateChange #Houselessness, #education and #healthcare funding in #Saskatchewan #skpoli
If any more tech-savvy folks than myself have the answers I seek, please reach out ❤️
10 Storytelling frameworks 🧶 to use with your presentations https://kevanlee.substack.com/p/435-storytelling-frameworks
#devrel #advocacy
@SiobhanVohn This is what #disabled/ #ChronicallyIll need. Not to be forgotten is very important but concrete help like #food, #advocacy etc could save your life.
The #Queer #Progressives Helping to Pull #Louisiana to the #Left.
The #PelicanState might have a dearth of left-leaning #political #figures in #office, but that doesn’t stop #DavanteLewis and #MelManuel from #fighting for #LGBTQ #advocacy and #economicjustice..
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Louisiana #DemocraticParty #Allies #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #BlackMastodon
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/davante-lewis-mel-manuel-louisiana-queer-progressives/
WATCH: #ColmanDomingo #wows as #gay #CivilRights #activist #BayardRustin in highly anticipated #biopic.
Rustin organized the #MarchOnWashington, and #dedicated his #life to #advocacy, #humanitarian #outreach, and #fighting for the #civilrights of all people, especially for #Black and #LGBTQ+ #Americans. He was a #hero.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Movies #Representation #Culture #RoleModels #BlackMastodon
"#MEAction and Long COVID Justice Issue Press Statement about NIH Failure of Long COVID"
Talks about issues with planned NIH RECOVER clinical trials.
Article:
https://www.meaction.net/2023/08/23/meaction-issues-press-statement-about-nih-failure-of-long-covid/
Press release:
https://www.meaction.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RECOVER-clinical-trials-press-release-.pdf
5 #transgender #comedians that’ll make you #LOL
They remind us that the #stage can be a #platform for #advocacy and still make us #LOL the entire time, without having to resort to #punchingdown.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #NightLife #Comedy #Representation #Culture
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/08/5-transgender-comedians-thatll-make-you-lol/
Round Square schools’ ideals include “International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service.”
https://www.roundsquare.org/
“Proactive guardians of our planet” - More in this 3 minute overview video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0QfO2eAqY
Looking around seeing #wildfires #floods and #hurricane that are way outside the realm of normal?
It's time to get angry about #ClimateChange
Need direction for real #ClimateAction
10 Things we #learned from #LGBTQ #Players in the #Womens #WorldCup
Colorful #contributions, #gay #relationships and #uplifting #advocacy were all in the mix in a #soccer #tournament like no other.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Sports #Soccer #Representation #Culture
https://www.outsports.com/2023/8/21/23840145/gay-lgbtq-10-things-fifa-womens-world-cup
Encephalogirl ends the blog with these lines:
"Mike runs for those of us who no longer can. He’s an ally and a hero!
If every person with ME had just one friend or loved one willing and able to raise awareness about ME/CFS, we would slowly begin to bring this disease out of the dark ages and into the light."
Read more about Mike's EU marathon challenge here:
Latest post from Encephalogirl:
"An Ally for the Long Run. Literally."
"Guest writer, Mike Harley, shares his incredible story of being an ally and advocate for his friend—and the entire ME/CFS community."
https://encephalogirl.substack.com/p/an-ally-for-the-long-run-literally
Since my new video with Molly Burke dropped, I figured I would update my channel trailer; it was definitely time! Mariah And I put a ton of work and heart into it, so I hope you all like it and learn a thing or two about me :)
#Blind #Accessibility #GameDev #Advocate #Advocacy #Technology #Gaming #Disability #Disabled #AltText
CDC funding and reauthorization of the SMASH Act are critical to supporting federal and state vector management programs. On Day 5 of Entomology Advocacy Week, tell your members of Congress why support for vector-borne disease management and research is essential to protecting Americans. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research #VectorBorneDisease https://p2a.co/ktcaTm9
"#MEAction’s Summer Work Heats Up"
A report on many ongoing projects - here's just a sample:
- transforming medical education at Mayo Clinic
- serving as a panelist for Project ECHO
- advocating for Congress to establish a COVID-19 Task Force
https://www.meaction.net/2023/08/16/meactions-summer-work-heats-up/
After passing the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Congress has dramatically underfunded the programs it authorized. On Day 4 of Entomology Advocacy Week, take a moment to encourage your lawmakers in Congress to fulfill the commitment they made to investing in the future American STEM workforce for the sake of domestic competitiveness and security. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research https://p2a.co/ese2n2n
Happy #NationalNonProfitDay! Thank you to our staff, leadership, members, and partners for joining us as we build a community centered on #SciPol training and careers.
Join us to empower the next generation of science policy leaders: https://scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2308&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon
#NonProfit #Volunteer #SciencePolicy #Policy #SciComm #SciDip #Diplomacy #Advocacy #DEI #EDI #DEIJ #JEDI #DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility #SocialJustice #Community #Training #Engagement #Empowerment #PartnersInSciPol
Volunteer at the FSF this fall! This is an educational opportunity to work with the organization that sponsors the GNU Project, publishes the GNU General Public License (GPL), and fights for software freedom. The application period for fall internships is open. The deadline for applications is November 12, 2023. Apply now: https://www.fsf.org/volunteer/internships/ #Internships #FreeSoftware #GNU #SoftwareFreedom #Advocacy
Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: New Jersey Supreme Court Rules That Catholic Schools Can Fire Teachers for Premarital Sex https://jezebel.com/new-jersey-supreme-court-rules-that-catholic-schools-ca-1850743837 #Jezebel #industrialandorganizationalpsychology #88thunitedstatescongress #civilrightsmovement #victoriacrisitello #alexandershalom #civilrightsact #religionbelief #petergverniero #peterverniero #theresalee #education #advocacy #lawcrime #labor
Innovation in agricultural research has never been more urgent due to climate change, invasive species, and global conflict. On Day 3 of Entomology Advocacy Week, take action to urge Congress to prioritize robust investments in food and agriculture research, facilities, extension, and education in the next Farm Bill. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research #FarmBill https://p2a.co/SqfKI5d
Lobby group to dispel crypto mining misconceptions in DC, says founder - The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aim... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-mining-lobby-digital-energy-council-launched-in-united-states #digitalenergycouncil #digitalassetmining #cryptomining #association #advocacy #council #lobby
Disability Advocates Urge Supreme Court Not To Limit ADA Protections
#Disability #Access #Inclusion #Advocacy #SocialWork #DisabilityAdvocates #ADA #ADAProtections #SCOTUS
The #AmericanMedicalAssociation #works to #address #stigma, #barriers in #LGBTQ+ #Healthcare.
After a decade of #advocacy from the #AMA, the Food and Drug Administration (#FDA) this spring finally removed its longstanding #restrictions on #blood #donations from #men who have #sex with men.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Health #Healthcare #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/ama-works-address-stigma-barriers-lgbtq-care
Entomology Advocacy Week continues today with a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on "Getting Involved in State-level Advocacy," led by ESA Science Policy Fellows Anna Briggs, Liz Dykstra, Allie Gardner, and Judy Wu-Smart. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy
Learn more and sign up now: https://www.entsoc.org/events/webinars/eaw-state-level-2023
I also cleared 10 planes in the space of 60 minutes and had a long discussion with some staff regarding accessibility of Vstars and how it could be improved. It needs a huge improvement for me to do everything by myself. I am almost ready for my test, however.
#VatsimTraining #FlyingBlind #Advocacy #Accessibility
So, I had my #vatsim training class 24 and we are this close to solving the pedal issue. Someone wrote a nvda add on for me which at the time of the class almost worked. I've since sent debug logs, and all works well, we' 'all will see come Friday.
#VatsimTraining #FlyingBlind #Advocacy #Accessibility
Entomology Advocacy Week kicks off today with a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on "Engaging with Your Elected Representatives in Congress," led by Marianne Alleyne, ESA president, and Elizabeth Stulberg, principal at ESA advocacy partner Lewis-Burke Associates. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy
Learn more and sign up now: https://www.entsoc.org/events/webinars/eaw-kick-off-2023
Entomologists: Policymakers need your expertise to make evidence-based decisions on important societal issues affected by insect science. Join us during Entomology Advocacy Week, August 14-18, to learn how to engage with legislators and take action on a variety of grassroots entomology advocacy campaigns. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy
https://entsoc.org/advocacy-initiatives/science-policy/advocacy-week
We’ve had a lot of people enquiring about and commenting on #bumblebees asleep on #flowers, especially at this time of year, so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on.
Please #boost so more are more informed.
Thanks good people.
#bees #beesanctuaryireland
#vegan #organic #advocacy
1/16
What is the name of an industry advocacy group that counts top commercial nuclear energy plant operating companies among its members??
I want to get a streamdeck, problem? #Elgato's #StreamDecks are totally inaccessible to set up by a #Blind person. I'm quite surprised no one has to my knoledge complained about this. Is there anyone we can contact to get the squeaky wheel moving?
#advocacy #Accessibility #Streamdeck #Elgato
Free Peppy and Krystal! Free Em All!
https://freepeppyandkrystal.blackblogs.org/
#activists #politicalprisoners #repression #federal #resistance #solidarity #oppressed #marginalized #advocacy #community
#SteppingOut as #Allies to Stop #AntiTrans #Attacks
For #PrideMonth, #SAGE, the world’s largest #advocacy #organization for #LGBTQ+ #elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading #national #trans #organizations to help the trans #community #fightback
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Pride #PrideMonth #Aging #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate
Bicycling Monterey—a #grassroots #volunteer effort since 2009—issued a call for H-E-L-P July 1: https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html
The first to respond are highlighted in in our Summer Bike Buzz https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2023-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html; thus far, Jack Holmgren, Geoff Arnold, Martin Dehmler Fine Cabinetmaking, Nathan Pierce, Henrietta Stern, and L. Robin Brody.
Contributions in any amount to help support this #bike #advocacy work are needed and appreciated. How to give and FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations
We're also very grateful to Pedal Pushers—people who support this work year-round by setting up automatic monthly contributions, as @Kleen did. https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors 💚
#BikeTooter #Bicycle #Cycling #Biking #transportation #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange
#Watchdogs that monitor #darkmoney groups say #FGA is just the latest example of an #advocacy organization bankrolled by a small network of #billionaire activists intent on #deregulation, dismantling #welfare protections and restricting #voting rights.https://wisconsinwatch.org/2023/07/wisconsin-billionaires-effort-shrink-social-safety-net/ #news #press #Wisconsin
🚨Neurodivergent reads spotlight!🚨My round up of neurodivergent reads finishes today with I Will Die on This Hill by Jules Edwards and Meghan Ashburn!
Read more from the review and recommendations for other neordivergent books below! ⬇
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis#outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #advocacy #bookreview #unmaskingautism
Bicycling Monterey—a #grassroots #volunteer effort since 2009—issued a call for H-E-L-P on July 1: https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html
Thanks to the first 5 to respond: Jack Holmgren, Geoff Arnold, Martin Dehmler Fine Cabinetmaking, Nathan Pierce, and Henrietta Stern. Four of them are #MontereyCounty residents and one lives in the #SanFrancisco #BayArea.
People from all over #California, and throughout the #USA, and beyond, tell us https://bikemonterey.org/about/about-this-blog/comments-about-bicycling-monterey-and-why-contribute they make use of and appreciate the #Bicycling #Monterey website and projects.
Contributions in any amount to help support this #bike #advocacy work are needed and appreciated. If your name is not yet on the list of 2009-2023 supporters https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html, here's how to give and FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations
Thank you for your consideration.
#BikeTooter #Bicycle #Cycling #Biking #transportation #ActOnClimate
🚨Neurodivergent reads spotlight!🚨
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be highlighting books featured in the recent neurodivergent reads round-up continuing with 'Sincerely Your Autistic Child'!
Read more from the review and recommendations for other neordivergent books here:
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis #outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #writers #advocacy #bookreview
Brazil model prisons: New system drastically cuts reoffending
I didn't properly announce it yet, but The Bear's Den (@thebearsden), a group of #vtuber / #vstreamer creators, some of whom you may recognize from around here, who've banded together to help each other learn and grow through #advice, #collaboration, #support, etc. has now officially landed on Mastodon.
The Bear's Den account is managed by Teddy, my little stuffed friend who likes to bully me sometimes. You'll find that Teddy made an #introduction post over there as well, but I think I have a little more reach here to help him get some attention.
I'm so proud of all of these friends of mine who have joined this group alongside me for continuing to work hard and grow, and I hope you will help to support them as well as we all continue moving forward and growing together!
We also do still have a vacancy if anyone is interested in this sort of "for fun" #advocacy approach I'm working on #promoting with this #group. More info available at my website below.
I’m here again more now.
Reintroduction:
Follow me for #Seattle #WashingtonState #Urbanism #Transit #Housing #TenantRights #KingCounty #Mobility #MobilityData #TripPlanning #TransitTech #TransitData #FourFloorsAndCornerStores #RezoneSeattle #ShareTheCities #UpgradeKingCounty #PRIMBY #YIOBY #HousingNow #GenX #IndieRock #Gardening #CheeseTwitterMeetups #Advocacy #Activism #Urbanist #ClimateJustice #RacialJustice #ImmigrantRights #LandBack
My rad buddies run this instance:
social ridetrans it
#Introduction/ #Reintroduction
I'm Marie, an #ExecutiveFunctioning #coach living in the UK. I was a PhD candidate in #EnvironmentalScience, but I think #LongCovid has put an end to that career path, at least for now. I'm interested in topics related to #neurodiversity, #accessibility, #plants, #nature & #politics. I also work in an academic #library & am looking for a career that lets me combine my interests - maybe #librarianship or #advocacy work. Links in my bio if you'd like to chat!
This has been by far the best and most important convention that I have had the pleasure of being a part of. Tonight, Islam By Touch, and the #NFBMuslimsGroup took around 30 #Muslims and non-Muslims to an event held at the clear lake Islamic center in #Texas for our members. The group enjoyed great food and discussion relating to topics impacting #Blind Muslims, and blind people in general. It was a great day. #NFB23 #advocacy
🚨Neurodivergent reads spotlight!🚨
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be highlighting books featured in the recent neurodivergent reads round-up continuing with 'Neuroqueer Heresies'!
Read more from the review and recommendations for other neordivergent books here:
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis #outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #writers #advocacy #bookreview
🚨Neurodivergent reads spotlight!🚨
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be highlighting books featured in the recent neurodivergent reads round-up continuing with 'Unmasking Autism'!
Read more from the review and recommendations for other neordivergent books below!
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis #outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #writers #advocacy #bookreview
🚨Neurodivergent reads spotlight!🚨
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be highlighting books featured in the recent neurodivergent reads round up-starting this week with 'We’re not Broken'!
Read more from the review and recommendations for other neordivergent books below!
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis#outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #writers #advocacy #bookreview
To wrap up NeuroPride month, I decided to do a short round-up of some of my favourite neurodivergent reads starting with my favourite advocacy books!
You can read the full round up here or at the link in my bio!
https://autcasts.substack.com/p/autcasts-recommends-neurodivergent-0ff
Happy Neuropride and Happy Reading!
#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #diagnosis #autismdiagnosis #outcasts #pride #pridemonth #books #advocacy
# Delaware Candidate Runs To Be First Transgender Member Of Congress
The article is about how #SarahMcBride, a #transgender #woman and #activist, is running for #Congress in #Delaware's first district, hoping to become the #first transgender #MemberOfCongress in #US #history. The article #profiles McBride's personal and professional background, including her #work as a #spokesperson for the #HumanRightsCampaign, the nation's largest #LGBTQ+ #advocacy #group, and her involvement in #passing a #landmark #AntiDiscrimination #law in Delaware. The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities that McBride faces as a #trans #candidate, such as the potential for #backlash from #conservative #voters, the #support from prominent #Democrats like #JoeBiden and #NancyPelosi, and the #inspiration for other transgender people who #aspire to #PublicOffice.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/06/26/delaware-candidate-runs-to-be-first-transgender-member-of-congress/?sh=79022f5a6db3
New episode alert! 📢 Join us for Ep. 11 of #ARadicalPodcast. We dive into #MigrantRights, the power of #LaborMovements and spotlight Brazil's Resistência Popular – Sindical Minas Gerais. Tune in! 🔊🌍 #ARadicalGuide #Resistance #Advocacy https://www.radical-guide.com/a-radical-podcast-ep-11-labor-movements-and-migrant-rights/
Episode 19: Meditation, Tea, and an Interview with The Punk Rock Autistic
Today's episode brings together a conversation about tea ceremonies, meditation, Buddhist philosophy, yoga, and the love of autistic special interes
https://podcast.chickenyogi.com/episode-19-meditation-tea-and-an-interview-with-the-punk-rock-autistic/
#PodcastEpisodes #Advocacy #AutisticAdvocacy #BuddhistPhilosophy #Buddihism #Meditation #Tea #TeaCeremonies #TeaMeditation #ThePunkRockAutistic #Yoga #YogaPhilosophy
#Industrial #logging is one of the country's biggest #climate #polluters with more than 10 per cent of #Canada ’s total planet-heating #emissions .
This is according to an #analysis of the #NationalInventoryReport produced by both #NatureCanada & #NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil #NRDC - #American #environmental #advocacy group.
https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_b70fe9af-6f70-511e-80a1-90f171fd207a.html
#StopEcocide #StopClearcuts #StopDeforestation #SaveOldGrowth #WorthMoreStanding #WorthMoreStanding #CorporateGreed #GreedKills #TreesOverGreed
One thing I'd like to bring attention to is that not everyone thinks the same way, even in a single community. Take the blind community for example. Different people advocate differently. In the whole Reddit debate, some think that Reddit should allow API access, so that blind people can use whatever works for them. Others think Reddit should do whatever they want, so that Reddit can then focus on their own accessibility in their app and site. So for those who aren't blind, or disabled, you probably already know this, but don't take one blind person's word on things. I personally think it's amazingly naive to think that Reddit will focus on their own app accessibility once API's are gone, but it's whatever. See the comments on this post for an idea of the arguments.
https://www.applevis.com/forum/accessibility-advocacy/blind-people-may-be-unable-use-reddit-july
"10 year Boy with Down Syndrome Assaulted by Bus Driver - Abuse of Students with Invisible Disabilities by Educators"
⚠️ CW - Stories on mistreatment and abuse of students with invisible disabilities in schools across the country. May be disturbing to some.
Yesterday, a bus driver for the Upper Darby school district in Pennsylvania, was charged with assault, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Juliet Pratt was captured on surveillance cameras, duct taping the a student with Downs Syndrome around the ankles and chest to restrain him. The footage also show the child, who was already in a safety harness, caused no disturbance and remained in his seat. Regardless, nothing warrants this kind of abusive behavior to people with invisible disabilities, especially by someone involved in child education. The March 8th incident was not the only. The bus driver admitted doing this appalling act to the child, at least one other time. Pratt cut the tape restraints with a seat belt cutter to free the boy upon arrival at the school.
There seems to be no mention of charges related to disability protectections in news reports. Has she done this to others? Would she have done this if the child did not have a disability? If Ms. Pratt singled the child out for this treatment because of any disability related reason, (ie - thinking she could get away with it because of the boy's DS), authorities may want to consider this an ableist hate crime.
Unfortunately, this problem is not uncommon. In some places, the techniques used are legal, bringing harm to many students with invisible disabilities. In Virginia, a 10 year old autistic boy, had the "bones in his hand and foot crushed" by an educator. The injuries were caused by a staff member who was isolating and confining the child, in what was called the "scream room".
Many reports of similar abuses have surfaced in Connecticut schools as well. In one case, a second grader with ADHD was held down, and locked in confinement after a manifestation of symptoms. Aside from the mental and emotional wounds caused, just as in many other cases, the child suffered physically injury. According to the story linked below, students have been restrained and isolated "thousands of times causing dozens of injuries" in Connecticut schools. This hardly sounds like accommodation and community intergration.
Then, there's Xavier Hernandez, who died as a result if being held down and restained by multiple staff members at "Boulevard Heights" school for "students with disabilities" in Texas.
These are the people entrusted with the job of shaping young minds? What lesson does this type of behavior teach other students about interacting with people with invisible disabilities; that they should be restrained, isolated and subjected to physical and mental damage? Considering these, and many other such acts, it seems many educators could use a lesson on understanding and accommodation of persons with invisible disabilities.
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PA Bus Driver:
https://www.phillyvoice.com/school-bus-driver-duct-tape-upper-darby-student-delaware-county/
Boy with autism in Virginia:
https://www.propublica.org/article/schools-restraints-seclusions
Girl with ADHD and other abuse in Connecticut:
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/connecticut-schools-restraint-seclusion-injuries-17474991.php
Xavier Hernandez death from a disability standpoint:
https://neuroclastic.com/xavier-hernandez-fort-worth-autism-restraint-death/#content
Hernandez - Death by medication and restraint:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crossroads-lab/article253421369.html
Image courtesy of: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/young-disabled-students-shackled-misbehaving-lawsuit-claims-n403421
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Debt relief blocked,
Student loan borrowers in fear
Will lawmakers hear?
Only one week until Millions Missing event on May 12 at the Washington Memorial!
Details about the event here:
https://millionsmissing.meaction.net/protest2023/
There's an Activism From Home toolkit (a google doc) that talks about how to amplify the event / live-streamed press conference. It mentions twitter & instagram but I'll only be sharing things here.
I sent in my decorated pillowcase already - it was delivered. I'll post a photo of it on May 12.
Blue Sunday, The Tea Party for M.E. (an online event)
Sunday, May 14
Hosted by Anna Redshaw
Blue Sunday is a "dedicated day of fundraising, but also a day where we can come together to mark and celebrate our resilience and our strength in the face of this cruel and life-altering disease."
In the USA #MEAction and Body Politic are holding Millions Missing 2023 at the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, DC on May 12th. An art installation and live press conference are planned.
Speaker info coming soon.
RSVP here:
https://www.meaction.net/event/millionsmissing-2023-watch-livestream-of-press-conference/
#Missouri’s ‘terrifying’ #rule on #genderaffirming #Healthcare will #force ‘mass medical #detransitioning
#PROMO, Missouri’s LGBTQ+ #publicpolicy and #advocacy organisation, said by issuing the #emergencyrule Bailey “fanned the flames of #hate” and put #trans people at the centre of his “#culturewar”.
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#Twitter quietly changes its #hatefulconductpolicy to remove #standing #protections for its #transgender #users
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From Solve M.E. - a call to action for Advocacy Week:
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You can modify the message (pre-filled) before sending.
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Update: Speaker list announced! 😁 See link below
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From #MEAction:
Millions Missing 2023: Watch Livestream of Press Conference
May 12,11:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time
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Just appeared before the Health Select Committee for the Therapeutic Products Bill and am now suffering from post-submission anxiety.
Did I get my point across? Was it even relevant? Why am i doing this?
It has been a long month of submissions, speeches, and interviews.
GDC has been kind enough to make my 2015 presentation available to watch online for free.
I discuss some of the work our nonprofit org does with video games to prevent violence. Also, why we believe video games are the best solution to engage & persuade young people about sensitive issues.
🌐 https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1022007/Gaming-Against-Violence-Effectiveness-of
[CW: death, abuse]
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