In making unsupported claims about autism, the Trump administration is "pointing the finger" at parents and making them feel guilty, says autism community advocate Colin Killick.

Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?” By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

This is what she lives with every day now: “The fear of leaving your family and letting them know, ‘If I don’t return, it’s not because I am abandoning you.’” Powerful story by @chabeli.bsky.social for @19thnews.org.

Yesterday was National Suicide Prevention Day. What some people might not know: Suicide is the #1 killer of autistic adults without intellectual disability after heart disease. We are also much more likely to attempt. I attempted in 2014. I did not succeed and I’m grateful for that every day.

Muriel Bowser is worse than the mayor from Jaws. This executive order is like putting chum into the water to welcome sharks to your beach. #FreeDC www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

ICYMI: On Friday the Department of Labor extended the comment period on rescissions to Section 503. The new deadline is Sep 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Submit your comment today!

"The move to drop the 7% goal for federal contractors...will only make it harder for people with disabilities — a traditionally underemployed population — to find work, said @mariatown.bsky.social, president and CEO of the @aapd.com. www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/08/29/l...

Cw assisted suicide I've been chatting to people recently on how Switzerland's assisted suicide, including w/ medical tourism, is much lower than Canada's bc it's a country that seems to get it's people's needs met, and that includes housing.

NEWS: CVS, the largest pharmacy chain in the country, is currently not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states and DC — even to people who meet the new FDA criteria — because the CDC hasn't signed off and isn't expected to do so (if it does so) for at least three weeks.

Hi friends, here's my attempt to offer clarity on the COVID vaccine situation, I hope there's something helpful in there for you: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/who-...

ICYMI: Here's what we know about the impact of the FDA's decision to limit Covid vaccine approval, and how people who don't meet the new criteria may be able to get vaccinated. I will update it as I learn more. Gift link:

School choice is a scam. mississippitoday.org/2025/08/25/f...

“As someone who held an anti-capitalist politic, I don’t think Stacey would have ever imagined or advocated to be on a piece of currency. And yet here she is, right? Because it is a tool. It is a vehicle,” said Yomi Young. By @slooterman.bsky.social 19thnews.org/2025/08/stac...

For October, looking to profile a former government worker with a disability who was laid off this year at @motherjones.com for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I imagine this should take roughly an hour of your time. Please reach out at [email protected]

Late last night I mapped crime rates for cities in OH, SC and WV to show how often they exceeded the rate in DC — where those states’ governors are sending National Guard troops to “combat crime.” www.pbump.net/o/more-peopl...

There comes a time when it's the kid's turn to take care of mom and dad. Here's how to broach this sensitive subject with your parents, and what to talk about.

"What happened on Aug. 8 is part of the same trend as Jan. 6...: an intentional campaign of political violence on all fronts, actively driven to target public health by the people who now ostensibly lead its institutions." www.statnews.com/2025/08/15/c...

The Trump administration sent reduction-in-force notices to more than 1,400 staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in April. By @laurelwams.bsky.social

I cannot emphasize enough that the playbook being used against mRNA vaccines (and vaccines in general) is IDENTICAL to the playbook used to restrict voting rights after the 2020 election: actively sow public distrust, then cite the distrust you sowed as an independent reason for your desired policy

I lived in DC for five years. Crime rates were higher than they are now. We didn’t need the National Guard then, nor do we now. I knew multiple unhoused people. They did not turn DC “into a wasteland.” They were neighbors and friends. Trump’s announcement today is a violent abuse of power.

The "crime" referred to in the headline is "not having a home and living in a tent." The federal and city governments ensconced in DC could give every unhoused person in the city a condo and a job, but instead it's this? A race to see who can fuck the vulnerable populations over faster? Fuck this.

I have lived in DC for a cumulative 12 years. I love living here. DC already has one of the highest concentrations of law enforcement presence in the country with literally dozens of law enforcement agencies working in the District.

laist.com/news/disable... Disabled immigrants are being abused and neglected inside Adelanto Detention Center, report says | LAist

This will be catastrophic.

Thank you to @mariatown.bsky.social of @aapd-disability.bsky.social , @nicolejorwic.bsky.social of @caringacross.org and @elenahung.bsky.social of @littlelobbyists.com for jumping on calls with me on this sad day.

Love you @mariatown.bsky.social (and @nicolejorwic.bsky.social).

This #MedicaidMinute takeover by @mariatown.bsky.social of @aapd-disability.bsky.social is more important now than ever after the vote to gut Medicaid by $930 billion. This #DisabilityPrideMonth let’s all commit to building the care economy all disabled people deserve.

Nearly 30 campers at the 99-year-old Hill Country institution are still missing after flooding devastated the area on Friday. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social

I'm thinking about all the people on Medicaid who told their stories to journalists to try and have their stories change the opinions of politicians, and that not being enough.

I have to say—I am so freaking proud of every person I worked with, everyone who shared their story—who showed up for #Medicaid The disability community, the care community, aging groups & SO many allied orgs—we left it all on the field, and I’m so proud to be in this fight with you—We’ll be back

A reminder on this July 4, no matter your skin color, nationality, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, or any other vulnerable category: You belong here. Today, rather than a declaration of independence, we now need a declaration of interdependence.

#FF @angelamswinca.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @judgewren.bsky.social @crenny75.bsky.social @claudiasf.bsky.social @rollwithrussell.bsky.social @christinamills.bsky.social @akwyz.com @neilmilliken.bsky.social @debraruh.bsky.social

“While there is sure to be devastation and unfortunately, lives lost, and we need to be able to mourn for that,” Jorwic said, “what the disability community has always shown is that we can come together and imagine something that other people can’t see as possible.”

“We have to have hope to continue to fight,” Hung said. “When I think about families like mine, families with kids with complex medical needs and disabilities, there isn’t a choice to give up.”

“It’s a devastating day for disabled people to witness members of Congress, people who are elected to serve the people, be willing to strip healthcare away from 17 million Americans,” said Town, “and endanger disabled people’s ability to live, work and thrive in our communities.”

"An absolute moral failure." Around one in three disabled people are on Medicaid. I spoke to disability advocates about how devastated they are that the House passed the budget bill that will slash close to a trillion from Medicaid at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Institutional care isn't optional under Medicaid. Home and community based services care is optional. Cutting Medicaid will lead to more people losing HCBS and be forced into nursing homes, as I wrote for @motherjones.com in January. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The Senate reconciliation bill will already gut state financing of #Medicaid expansion by eliminating existing provider tax revenue forcing states to drop it. The end of expansion would be virtually certain if the 90% federal matching rate is also eliminated and federal financing is slashed.

It is far from a forgone conclusion that this reconciliation bill will pass. It is incredibly close, with just a few votes determining whether 17 million ppl will lose their healthcare. @aapd updated our explainer detailing what's happening. There are now more than 200 proposed amendments.

To give sense of how much harsher Senate bill's #Medicaid cuts are than House-passed bill's draconian cuts, new CBO scores show Senate has $1.02T/10 yrs in gross Medicaid/CHIP cuts (before interactions) compared to House bill's $863.4B in gross cuts (before interactions). www.cbo.gov/publication/...

What’s happening with the Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill? Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that will cause people to loose access the healthcare and food they need to survive. Please contact your Senators NOW and tell them to vote NO on this awful bill. www.aapd.com/reconciliati...

Thread on just posted Senate Budget Committee reconciliation bill language. Despite Byrd Rule problems the draconian #Medicaid cuts are still largely the same as in initial language from 1.5 weeks ago and remain harsher than the House passed bill's cuts. (1/x): www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

As a scientist w/ two kids under 5, I'm relieved to see the American Academy of Pediatrics will continue to publish vaccine recommendations separate from the now-compromised CDC. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

Disabled people are being arrested in DC today as they're protesting Medicaid cuts. Source of this photo, ADAPT www.facebook.com/theRealNatio...

Susan Collins comes out against firing the Parliamentarian: “I totally disagree with that. She is doing her job. They are doing their jobs, and people should remember that what comes around goes around when it comes to the parliamentarians.”

Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.

Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

Just one of the many reasons Medicaid expansion is important.

Here’s a look at Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on key policies during her 20 years in office.

I'll also accept king-sized beds and Cavalier King Charles spaniels, which are adorable.