American Foundation for the Blind wants to hear from everyone, disabled or not, about your use of, or experiences with AI. Please visit their survey at www.afb.org/AISurvey Thank you!

#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #Pinks #BlueEarth As we approach July 4th, please remember all the harm that can be caused by fireworks.

Attending the AHEAD2025 Conference? Come hear about our study Session 7.17 Exploring Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Social Outcomes of College Students with Disabilities. Thurs July 17 4:30. See details at tinyurl.com/4dtvd9xe

Intersectionality in Disability: A Panel of Diverse Voices Join DREAM for an engaging, interactive panel featuring disabled students from diverse backgrounds. Date: Friday, April 18 Time: 11:00 AM EST (1 hour) Register: www.tinyurl.com/DreamIntersectionalityPanel Panel Bios: tinyurl.com/5dve3m55

Join DREAM for a special screening of The Ride Ahead on April 4th at 4 PM EST, followed by a discussion with directors Samuel and Dan Habib! Register: www.tinyurl.com/TRAatDREAM Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate disability culture, advocacy, and storytelling! #disabilities

No matter what changes in Washington, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act still protect students with disabilities in K-12 and college from discrimination. Find legal resources at nccsd.ici.umn.edu/clearinghous...

Students with #disabilities now make up 1/5 of the population on many campuses. Data from nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/di...

It has been shown again and again that vaccines do not cause autism. The CDC's proposed study is a waste of time and resources that could be spent on research that would actually help autistic people.

As you share Oscars images, memes, screen shots, and more on social media, don't forget alt text. Adding alt text helps everyone using a screen reader, whether they are blind, have low-vision, have a cognitive disability, etc. #Oscars #Oscar #Oscars2025

Capitalization affects how people read hashtags or how people hear them on screen readers. Use #camelCase or #PascalCase in hashtags instead of lowercase. You could have #DoctorWhoRewatch ("Doctor Who Rewatch") or #doctorwhorewatch ("doctor whore watch.")

The Federal Evidence Agenda on #Disability just published from the Disability Data Interagency Working Group of the National Science and Technology Council from the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy! Please share widely!!! www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

(1/2) ca.gov has posted up essential information for those who are affected by the wildfires. Under the ADA Title 2, essential information has to be available to ensure that people with disabilities have access to these critical services and resources.

(2/2) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open to assist survivors and accommodations are also available, as well, from assistant listening devices, ASL interpreting, mobility aids, etc. More information here: ca.gov/LAfires/ #DisasterRecoveryAssistance

Do you love National Parks? Are you passionate about accessibility? This temporary job opportunity is perfect for you! 2025 Call for Accessibility Project Coordinator: rmconservancy.org/wp-content/u... #Hiring #RockyMountainNationalPark

From www.dreamcollegedisability.org/emergency-in...

For people with #disabilities needing assistance in the #SoCalFires and severe weather

For SoCal friends, Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can. For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla

Pasadena Humane (remember their cute Rose Parade float last week?) urgently needs donations to care for abandoned and injured animals. They are right on the front lines of the Eaton fire. If you're watching the news and feeling helpless, here's a way to help! give.pasadenahumane.org/give/264243/...

If you work as a: 🧑‍🏫Teacher 🧑‍🚒First responder 🧑‍⚖️Government employee You can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness! You can @fafsagov.bsky.social's #PSLF Help Tool to apply: studentaid.gov/pslf

As someone on SSDI I can't tell you how it hurts to listen to people speak about Social Security and Medicare but fail to mention the populations who subsist on these programs: Seniors: 77.8% Survivors: 11.2% People w/Disabilities: 11% It's very crucial in our messaging to ensure EVERYONE is seen.

Since it’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, one way to ensure your allyship is to include alt text for all of your images!!

Last night, Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania conceded in his Senate race against Republican challenger David McCormick. What people may not know: This is a huge blow for disability advocates. I spoke with disability community leaders, former Senator Tom Harkin and Casey himself about his legacy.

Oh my god. I had no idea: Medicaid: 73 million low-income people are exposed to AI-related decision-making SNAP: 42 million low-income people are exposed to AI-related decision-making Social Security disability benefits: About 13.8 million people are exposed to AI-related decision-making