Disability Victory is in solidarity with @autisticadvocacy.org, disability rights groups, and our autistic community members in condemning the Trump administration's inaccurate information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines, and the continued eugenicist calls by this admin to "end" autism.

September 8-12 is #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek, a nonpartisan movement started by @aapd.com. Remember: every election matters, including the many local races taking place in 2025. Check whether there are elections in your area this year at vote411.org and make a plan to vote!

Whistleblower Warns of Possible Risks to Americans’ Social Security Information: whistleblower.org/press-releas...

Can you run for office if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSDI or DIB) benefits? Here's what you need to consider: www.disabilityvictory.org/resources/so...

NEW DATE: Join us for our Introduction to Lobbying training with Rebecca Lamorte on Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 Eastern. Information and registration: www.disabilityvictory.org/events/529-t...

Join us on Monday, July 14th to learn about organizing for change at a local level with @thetattooedjew.com! Details and registration: www.disabilityvictory.org/events/71425...

POSTPONED: Today's Introduction to Lobbying Training We have unfortunately had to postpone today's Introduction to Lobbying Training last minute. We're working with Rebecca to reschedule to a new date and time, so stay tuned! 1/2

Join Disability Victory Board Member Rebecca Lamorte this Thursday to learn all about how you can use lobbying to advance disability advocacy! ASL and CART captions provided. Register: www.disabilityvictory.org/events/529-t...

Join Disability Victory Board Member and lobbyist Rebecca Lamorte on May 29 to learn about how lobbying can influence the legislative process! CART captions and ASL interpretation provided. www.disabilityvictory.org/events/529-t... #CripTheVote #Disability

We know we've been a little quiet on our channels lately, so we're popping in to say: save the date for our upcoming training workshops! More information and registration pages coming soon. Stay tuned! #CripTheVote #Disability

ASAN, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, the Autistic People of Color Fund, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, The Arc, and others stand united: Autistic people deserve respect, support, and science-based policy, not dangerous disinformation. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/lead...

On April 15 at 11 ET/18h Palestine Time, hear from testimonies from Palestinians with disabilities and how we can take collective action to end the genocide. Register at bit.ly/DJPTA CORRECTION: Arabic-English translation, ASL and international sign, & CART in English provided.

This week, the American Bar Association - Commission on Disability Rights highlighted our Co-Founder and Vice President @nealcarter.bsky.social in their Disability Activist Spotlight Series. Read: www.americanbar.org/groups/diver... #Disability #CripTheVote 1/2

The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it's more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections are under attack.

NEW: Today, Disability Victory is releasing the results of its 2025 Disabled Progressive Priorities Survey. Disabled progressives are ready to mobilize and fight for their communities in 2025--learn how at www.disabilityvictory.org/news/2025-survey #CripTheVote #Disability

A new study out of Ireland has identified financial and accessibility barriers for disabled political candidates. These barriers reflect the barriers we see for disabled U.S. political candidates: www.tcd.ie/news_events/... #CripTheVote

Congress is rushing through cuts to Medicaid that will strip health insurance from millions – making our costs skyrocket. They need to hear from you to STOP THESE CUTS. 📞 Call your lawmaker now at 866-426-2631 and tell them reckless Medicaid cuts should be off the table.

REMINDER: Please fill out our 2025 Priorities Survey by next Friday, February 14! Your feedback will help us shape the future of Disability Victory's programming. tinyurl.com/DisVic2025

NEW: Learn about more ways to protect our communities, including getting involved in disability organizing, unionizing your workplace, protecting our libraries, getting involved in mask blocs & clean air organizing, and knowing your rights as a protester: www.disabilityvictory.org/resources/fi...

Today, President Trump claimed that DEI hiring initiatives and FAA workers with disabilities were to blame for yesterday's deadly plane crash at DCA. We condemn these racist and ableist opinions that were made to advance his political agenda. (1/3)

RFK Jr is a danger to health care for Americans with disabilities. His anti-vaccine and anti-science rhetoric, combined with his lies that Americans don't like the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, put our lives at risk. The Senate must reject his nomination.

On this #mlkday, I ask that you please help my work and invest in @disabilityvictory.bsky.social as the only national #disability org focused on training disabled progressive candidates for office our work is essential and you investment would mean the world to me.

UPDATE: 10 DNC Party Officer candidates have signed our pledge to commit to improving accessibility and protecting disability rights. See the pledge and signatories here: www.disabilityvictory.org/news/dnc-dis...

One in five families with a disabled family member has medical debt. Soon, such medical debt will not be able to impact their credit score, which can affect people's ability to rent and get a car loan. New from me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

At last night's DNC Chair candidate forum for the Disability Caucus, there was no ASL or CART captioning. The DNC continues to fall short in its commitments to accessibility & disability rights, and we demand change: www.disabilityvictory.org/news/dnc-dis... ##CripTheVote

WANTED: Your Feedback! Calling all disabled progressives: how are you mobilizing in 2025? We want your thoughts on disability leadership and the policy issues that matter to you. Take our 2025 Priorities Survey at tinyurl.com/DisVic2025 #CripTheVote

NEW: Now that the 2024 election is over, what can we do to fight for progressive change and accessible, welcoming communities? This week, we're talking about how to get involved in electoral organizing at the local & state level: www.disabilityvictory.org/resources/fi...

I appreciated the opportunity to talk with the amazing Justice Shorter about how disabled folks are feeling about our country and global disability solidarity, and why now more than ever, we need funders to support progressive infrastructure, from protecting libraries to mutual aid.

Recently, our Co-Director @sblahov.bsky.social sat down with Disability & Philanthropy Forum's Disability Inclusion: Required podcast to talk about our mission, organizing under a 2nd Trump term, and global disability solidarity: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/dis...

This #GivingTuesday, building a bench of disabled progressive leaders begins with you. Disability Victory is focused on supporting disabled leaders fighting for their local communities in 2025 and beyond. Will you join us? DisabilityVictory.org/donate

Along with other disabled organizers, we weighed in on the challenges ahead and the exhaustion that our community is feeling. We hope you're taking the time to rest and process. Disability Victory is here to support disabled leaders in the fight for our rights and community.

Disability Victory is now on Bluesky! Head over to @disabilityvictory.bsky.social and give us a follow. We're working to build the political power of disabled progressives through campaign training, educational resources, and leadership development.

Hello Bluesky! To those following us on other platforms, we're happy to see you. We're excited to meet some new faces as well. Join us as we work to build the political power of disabled progressives. Head over to disabilityvictory.org/resources to access our resource library!