We’ve updated our mission and added a vision! Chicagoland DPOCC is proud to uplift disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people of color through advocacy, education, and culture. Our new vision centers pride, unity, and connection. Learn more: chicagolanddpocc.wordpress.com 💜

The #ResourceMap Project helps #BIPOC #disabled people and allies in #Chicagoland find #inclusive, #accessible, and culturally affirming places. Explore the map, browse the database, or suggest a resource to add. Let’s build a stronger, more connected #community together!

NCIL is pleased to announce the release of our new website. Check it out at ncil.org You can provide feedback at: bit.ly/4fiYWBL NCIL thanks our beta test team; the developers at Arcstone (Arcstone.com); and the staff and board members who provided input into this project.

Reproductive health care is a disability justice issue. Check out four papers on disability and reproductive rights created with the National Partnership for Women & Families here:

#AutisticWhileBlack There is no 'cure' for autism Code switching or masking enough to make parents, professionals, and employers comfortable is being indistinguishable from one's peers. theautismwars.blogspot.com/2018/07/auti...

“In media, autism was presented as a condition only affecting children—the most common stereotype being young white boys. When my eldest sister told me she thought I might be autistic, I nodded but dismissed it.” -Nana-Yaa www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/about-us/med... #AutisticWhileBlack #autism

Illinois is poised to eliminate the submininum wage for workers with disabilities by 2030, Gov. Pritzker promises to sign this into law making IL the 19th state to enact #DignityInPay #Disability #PWD About damn time! capitolnewsillinois.com/news/bill-to... youtu.be/v2AOGV6kQnY?...

"During Disability Pride Month, we call on disabled individuals to recognize that there is no disability justice and no disability pride without a free Palestine." #DisabilityJustice www.disabilitydivest.org

www.stopmaskbans.com #COVID19 #pandemic #ableism #DisabilityJustice #eugenics #ableism #discrimination #staterepression

reintroduction thread. name: jasmine (she/her) location: dmv interests: #anime #popculture #music #marvel #dc #film #tv #astrology #spirituality #hoodoo #witchcraft #arts&crafts #fashion #socialjustice #disabilityjustice #autism vocation: #speechlanguagepathologist #SLP #speechtherapist

Lovely piece about disability doula-ing with this amazing quote from @drsamischalk.bsky.social! “Disability doulas are these tendrils reaching toward community to be like, ‘We got you, come to us'" 💓 ♿ 🫂 #DisabilityJustice

Imagine not knowing the ACA Marketplace is Obamacare 😳 #ReproductiveRights #ACA #DisabilityJustice #EndCitizensUnited #HealthcareReform #UniversalHealthcare #IVF #Menopause #Mentalhealth #ChronicIllness #NIH #FDA #Disability #DisabilityRights #Medicaid #MedicareForAll #MedicalDebt #Progressive

hi everyone, a good friend of mine (a disabled QTPOC) is in need of support at this time because of, well, organized abandonment. can we do an organized collective care in response? #MutualAid #DisabledQTPOC #DisabilityJustice chuffed.org/project/supp...

Just leaving my first in person event since 2019, the 2022 AUCD Leadership Academy! So honored to share my experience (& share this disability-centered space) with this phenomenal group! Thanks @mccrenshaw @AndyTRoach & Emily for inviting me! #LeadOn

#GivingTuesday is December 3, 2024. Are you ready? Learn more on how you can support Chicagoland DPOCC on Giving Tuesday 2024