For our latest #CRNSpotlight, we spoke with @dorfmandoron.bsky.social (Seton Hall Law School), who co-chairs CRN 40: Disability Legal Studies alongside @odeliabay.bsky.social (York University, Osgoode Hall Law School). Read here! bit.ly/CRN40Spotlight #DisabilityRights #LawAndSociety

DJNO, @DisabilityPM, @ODSPAction & disabled organizers from around Ontario have put together a new post-election platform: EndAusterity.ca. Friends, this is bigger than any election. Enough is enough—30 years of austerity & social murder of disabled people needs to end.

Oh hey neurologist, I want you to know that the fall I had last week was absolutely NOT a big deal or related I my MS diagnosis. But also… Oh hey neurologist, I want you to know that the fall I had last week was A BIG DEAL and you should NOT go near my elbow. Yeah, no; no, yeah! Ugh. 😩

Who else thinks Thursdays should be the new Fridays?

Really disappointing. Canada has some of the most punitive HIV criminalization regime, and it's well past time that we need to address the harms of criminalization.

Sometimes the loneliness hits hard - as was the case for me tonight You flare & pain keeps you awake all night. The world is quiet. Everyone is asleep. You’re acutely aware of just HOW alone you are. Rinse & repeat. This is life with chronic illness. It’s isolating, repetitive & filled with loss.

“Can’t you just rest more?” “I wish I could lay in bed all day!” “You’re so lucky I wish I didn’t have to work!” “Why are you tired you don’t DO anything?” These are the types of comments disabled people deal with every day. Then there’s the harmful inner monologue 🧵/1

Being disabled and chronically ill is beyond lonely. Far too many people in society can’t comprehend illnesses which are permanent & unrelenting but don’t necessarily kill you. As a result they EXPECT you to get better. When you don’t - they abandon you. 🧵/1

I’m exhausted. And I’m pretending like 5 pm on a Friday means something to me… 10 minutes to go.

Sh*t, I forgot about lunch. F*ck, I forgot about breakfast, too.

November is the shortest month.

Friends, there's been a lot said on the impacts of the Canada Post Strike for Disabled folks. So, we figured it was time to get loud: CUPW needs our support now. Time for a 🧵 - 1/9

I can't stop thinking about how disabled people with more abilities have treated disabled people with less abilities. We need to talk about that a lot more, and the lateral violence within community. I am definitely guilty of it, and I want to make a conscious effort to do better.

Doing some quick but important research. I’m looking for evidence that folks with disabilities (mental heath related, addictions, neurodiversity, etc.) are disproportionately criminalized or face professional disciplinary measure. Canadian context is a bonus. Hit me with stats and sources, please!

While we are all renewing our relationship with social media on this platform, let’s also renew our commitment to using it in a way that promotes access and #inclusion for disabled folks. Feel free to reply to let others know what you do. 🤟🏽 #accessibility #a11y #PwD

With thanks to @roojinhabibi.org and @sonialawprof.bsky.social this excellent list. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Preach

I’m working on my description blurb for this platform. Hmm… “I work with words; especially words having to do with law, disability, and law & disability. I also write about other things. Legal Writing Specialist, Lincoln Alexander School of Law. PhD Candidate, Osgoode Hall Law School.”

Dear Bluesky universe, I’m looking for a “protect trans kids” shirt to gift. Tell me where you got yours. I’d like to be sure the money goes to a trans artist or organization.

@labourlawalex.bsky.social is my first follower! Thanks Alex!