Here’s the official announcement and promo for our newest program, the COVID + Health Resource Library! It’s an experiment that we’re developing as we go, but the first popup will be 2/20, as we join up with APANO Open Studios in SE Portland.

I've been looking for an excuse to use the inclusive stock images from @affecttheverb.com since 2021 and finally got a chance with a flyer for a panel on orientation and mobility training at work. My colleague described it as the cutest graphic she's ever seen!

2026 update! We have lots of to share, starting with a mini Disabled And Here release later this month. This illustrated series is called Possible Futures, created in memory of Alice Wong, who we’re still mourning, now and always, and is about cultivating our imagination and hope for what could be.

As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.

llps.substack.com/p/alice-wong.... what is remembered lives. @pipagaopoetry.bsky.social and me wrote our assess off on our Crips for eSims memory song for our beloved @sfdirewolf.bsky.social . #AliceForever

With many people covering Alice’s impact and legacy, the Alice Wong I want to remember is the woman behind all the bodies of work. The super blunt, funny, and empathetic human that I was able to be friends with for a little while. bits.elea.fyi/alice/

Heartbroken to learn of Alice’s passing. I looked up to her immensely, and I was so grateful for her patience, grace, creativity, & insight as a collaborator. I will miss her fierce kindness & her sharp wit so very much. I drew this portrait of us in 2021 for CommunityAsHome. Rest in power, Alice.

This is the GoFundMe that will support Alice’s family and ongoing projects: www.gofundme.com/f/alice-wong...

For those not on Instagram, here is the statement from Alice Wong’s family:

Alice’s obituary: archive.is/oxA7l Shared through Archive.is so we don’t have to support fascist-loving publications.

My statement from @americanprogress.bsky.social on disability justice activist, author, MacArthur fellow, and cyborg oracle Alice Wong.

I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed. Here are the words she left behind: www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...

Last in Disabled And Here’s T4T with Pride series is LP: “…trans Pride means trusting yourself. I don’t think I would have been able to survive Long COVID if I didn’t…see myself deserving of care, and trust that I am fully capable of asserting myself.” affecttheverb.com/2025/lp-inte...

Today in Disabled And Here T4T with Pride, meet lucky: “For me, trans pride means I’m existing despite it all!!! I am loving deeply and getting as free as I can each day, because that’s what I need, want, and deserve.” affecttheverb.com/2025/lucky-i...

I was interviewed by my friend @shaneburley.bsky.social about Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis. "Refusing to give up in apocalyptic times is an act of love, and in some ways, it’s an act of faith — it’s about making a commitment to what’s sacred to us."

This Disabled And Here series was NOT brought to you by COVID, which waylaid me from publishing for months, and which took out our original photographer for the shoot. But! We were masked onsite and using air purifiers and the COVID that got me came about 2+ weeks after.

We’re finally back with new Disabled And Here content! Today, Nocturne Paradox kicks off our T4T with Pride series: affecttheverb.com/2025/nocturn...

Every single time Chantal tries to educate folx about how ableism and fascism are interconnected, defensiveness abounds galore so many of you could benefit from this Pay-What-You-Can virtual Disability Justice training, featuring @talilalewis.bsky.social: www.healthjusticecommons.org/fall-politic...

Let me preface this by stating up front that language is not the most urgent or important issue facing any of us, ever. And, at the same time, language shapes/is shaped by culture, politics, and power. That said, I've had many thoughts brewing for a while about the terms "AuDHD" and "neurospicy."

Please look at this to see how and what may affect you and the time frame . It is awful but there is time and use this to pressure who ever needs to be pressured

Opal Lee spearheaded a campaign that included walking from Fort Worth to Washington D.C. and an online petition that garnered over 1.6 million signatures, ultimately contributing to President Biden signing Juneteenth into law in 2021. ♥️

MY NEW COLUMN: For centuries, the Texas government has weaponized different laws to control and exploit Black women’s bodies—first through slavery, then through Jim Crow segregation, and now through abortion restrictions that disproportionately harm and control the lives of Black women.

Thailand urging holiday travellers to wear masks in the wake of the latest Covid variant Nimbus (nicknamed razor blade throat). We’re starting to see more & more media outlets discuss masking… which is highly unusual given they’ve been driving the “it’s over” narrative for years. Respirators work!

Lots of things have been heavy, so I’m flipping the script and shooting a trans-centered Disabled And Here series to carve out some space for peace, joy, and Pride. Any help spreading the word would be fantastic. 💜

Calling Portland-based disabled trans and gender nonconforming BIPOC! What are you doing June 26? Disabled And Here is looking for participants to photograph and interview for our T4T with Pride series. affecttheverb.com/dah/call

Hi! We just released three new pages. First up, we break down the devastating defunding of medical research in the US, including grant terminations and delays representing nearly $5B in funding losses, cuts to future funding, and attacks on training programs: unbreaking.org/issues/medic...

Mask up NOW “A new COVID variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made landfall in the United States, and it's more transmissible than other variants.” www.huffpost.com/entry/the-mo...

Five years ago today my dear friend Stacey Park Milbern died. To learn more about her life & disability justice activism: disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/05/19/l... And here’s a syllabus of her writings and talks: disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2020/05/23/s...

This week's episode of Movement Memos is for activists and organizers who need to think about safety and security planning during these times (and that's all of us). I am grateful to Che Johnson-Long for this thoughtful, caring, and practical conversation. Audio + transcript:

I will be at the vigil. Medicaid has played a significant part in my life and the lives of my family and friends. Come out and join us.

We’re live at the National #CareCantWait Vigil for Medicaid! For the next 24 hours, we’re gonna hear stories from the people in our community that depend on Medicaid. Join in and say NO CUTS to Medicaid!

Watching Patrice: The Movie resonated so much - navigating systems that feels like they're hindering your progress to finding community among people that respect and care for you. If you haven't watched the documentary - go do so. #Disability www.yesmagazine.org/body-politic...

Work requirements are meant as cuts to Medicaid. They make it harder for disabled people to get the services we need to survive. We can stop this - meet with your elected officials and tell them #HandsOff Medicaid! We can show you how: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/03/tell...

This and more from a February teach-in here at Princeton. Know your rights. That means everyone: noncitizens, citizens, judges...know your rights. docs.google.com/presentation...

In the wake of what Judge Dugan did (100% legal), now is a good time for everyone to know what she knows: An immigration or administrative warrant is *not* a judicial warrant. You are not obliged to obey it. Indeed, you can let the person out the back door. docs.google.com/presentation...

What is Long Covid? What should I do if I think I have Long Covid? How can I help someone with Long Covid? Our resource, “What you need to know about Long Covid,” available in English and Spanish, answers these questions and more! autisticadvocacy.org/2023/07/new-...

Happy #EarthDay! Caring for the planet should never come at the cost of excluding Disabled people. Access isn’t “wasteful.” It’s essential! Real sustainability is inclusive. Let’s protect the Earth *and* each other. 💙💚

If you’re looking to get involved with grassroots mutual aid in Seattle— one of the best ways to build resilient networks right now — we recommend the following training tomorrow:

Will add, if you haven't been able to get equipment due to issues with tariff and are interested in sharing your story with me for a @motherjones.com piece, my email is [email protected] This article below is likely just the first to come.

I talked with @ejeris.bsky.social about fascism, coalition building, and the compassion and shared knowledge we need to create safety and justice in these times. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or access a transcript + audio here:

AWN has joined other leading autism organizations in releasing a joint statement on upholding scientific integrity and supporting the autism community: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/lead...

1. A major bill protecting trans people just passed in Washington. It makes insurers cover 12-month supplies of HRT which can be obtained at pharmacies, allowing trans people to stockpile medication to outlast supply disruptions. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.

*this is not sarcasm but a sincere plea* One way to emphasize it is to link to the actual story a) So people can read it beyond the headline and become better informed b) Pageviews are important as a measurable indication <to newsroom bosses> of reader interest in this kind of reporting!

Good for them

THE STATE IS ESCALATING! Important statement, please read: Solidarity with Musa! “Activists & organizers should document everything, travel w/ secondary phones, leave laptops at home, & memorize #s. Create emergency contingency plans w/in your orgs & communal defense protocols”

Announcing your 2025 Community Care awardees, who include Neairra Morgan, Tenisha Davis, and A’misa Chiu! affecttheverb.com/2025/careawa...

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.

Please comment. mRNA boosters knock me on my ass for a solid day. Novavax makes things much easier.