Yesterday I picked up some handouts I had printed for an event Im helping to organize. My win, I went to Staples and didn't buy any new pens or markers.

A lot has been happening in special education on the state and local level here in my corner of NC. #SpecialEd #nced therewillbepoop.com/2026/04/06/m...

Happy Autism Acceptance Day! I'm accepting that I sometimes struggle to shut down my brain and get sleep. #AutismAcceptanceDay

Parents want a working system most of all. Do better Wake County Schools NC! www.wunc.org/education/20...

It should be big news that Stein's education priorities don't include implementation of the Leandro Plan. It's weird that this fact goes unmentioned in the article #ncpol

Busy day. #Red4Ed abc11.com/post/wake-co...

Appreciate this op-ed by @ericmgarcia.bsky.social and to borrow language from my friend @jloeppky.com, best to view disability in itself as value neutral, which means it's not a superpower (it's ok for people to not like symptoms of their disability though). www.ms.now/opinion/gavi...

#WorldDownSyndromeDay #LotsOfSocks

Dont cut special education!!! #StopSpecEdCuts www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

Normally don't pay much attention when a team announces a new jersey. However, I'm in love with @nccourage.com 's new Venus Flytrap jersey!

Bizarre for Frith say that increased autism diagnoses "overshadows the needs of those with intellectual disabilities, who require much more intensive support." I don't know a single late-diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic self-advocates who wants to erase high-support needs people.

Happy #Red4Ed Wednesday those who celebrate

Made a heart shaped cake. Husband said," It's nice to know the cake isnt always a lie."

Step 1. Go Vote in tge primary NC. Step 2. Go out with a person you love. Happy Valentines Weekend/ Start of Early Voting ❤️

I'm getting a lot of ads for snowpants considering our area only got like 2 inches of snow. 🙂

The man can still cut a promo much better than that Jabroni Hulk Hogan.

Hockey Night. Yes of course I'll be putting my loop earplugs in momentarily.

A profound loss for the disability community. May his memory be a blessing.

My fellow public school funding warriors. Take a break. Breathe. I don't know about you, but I'm tired. I'm resetting this holiday season. Join me. Drop each other some encouraging messages too. #publicschool

🚨5 Important reminders about Leandro🚨 1) It is unambiguous that students’ rights continue to be violated Nobody in the NCGA has presented the case that they're upholding students’ constitutional rights. Their argument has simply been: courts can't make us do stuff against our will. (1/5) #ncpol

Did you know that the NC Constitution guarantees an equal public education to every student in the state? When lawmakers and judges side with wealthy private schools over rural and low income students, something has to change. #ncpol #court https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article313456307.html

Just a reminder, as RFK Jr is now shaming mothers for not breastfeeding, that MAHA is a eugenicist movement. #FedIsBest

One reason why? Many on the right want to use it again. Libs of TikTok said "We are So Back" after Trump called Walz the r-word. Jack Posobiec, who promoted Pizzagate, said "Trump just officially gave us the word retard back." www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

They are still heavily in #Cary as of today, 11/19. Spotted them off High House and Maynard heading toward the detention center they have off of Evans Rd. Please be vigilant and call it in to Siembra NC! I did.

ICE was heavily in Cary NC today. Cary NC! Cary makes safest places to live lists all the time. The idea that they're here because of crime is ludicrous. I mean we all know that, but still. Thanks ICE for terrorizing yet another community.

OMG! I just got off the plane in Asheville and RFK Jr. Was boarding and someone passed by him and said “quack”

A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility

Hey Dems! Dont you dare blink first. Also cute sad dog for impact.

I ❤️ Love my friends @purpledotpiercings.bsky.social

I might write up my complete thoughts but for now, as parent of a Special Ed student in WCPSS this statement represents so much that is wrong in our systems. From blame instead of building bridges with families, Wake isn’t helping their cause. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan #ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement. Lawsuit seeks ban on near-24-hour isolation in youth detention sites. Filings allege restricted access to education & therapy. (Via @virginabridges.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n... #ncpol #nced

Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context. #ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Yes, "the court’s Republican justices put the money transfer on hold," but it didn't put on hold the NCGA's ongoing obligation to fund future years of the Leandro Plan. Why won't anyone mention that state leaders are violating an open court order!?!??!?!?! #ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

Thread about the department of education and the Trump administration gutting the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. It bookends the history of Republican support for special education 1/ www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Still no Leandro ruling today. Next possible date looks like December 12 #ncpol #LeadWithLeandro

The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan. It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this. #ncpol

As much as I talk about funding...and I do, the failure to have transition plans is just without excuse. Get your act together NC. Don't make excuses for not doing your homework when it comes to transition plans. www.wral.com/story/nc-isn...

What the hell!

🚨This could immediately hurt families whose kids have special needs—like, Monday🚨 In case you need any brand new evidence that GOP education plans are full of crap. (Via @zachschermele.bsky.social )

Let us celebrate this time year with so many pro sports converging.

Thank you, Marlins! ⚾️ Signed Reds Fans.

Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

Folks need to understand that unscientific cures and phony treatments aren't new to those of us in the community. We're just not as used to this extreme form of quackery coming directly from the federal level. At the same time, we're seeing the rollback of programs and benefits.

It is hard to put into words how this past week basically erased a decade’s worth of work to promote of acceptance of #ActuallyAutistic people and accommodate autism. But somehow Trump did more to promote fear and lies around autism than any other president. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

My son's response to today's news: Will Trump now come up with a new study that says watching TV while pregnant causes Autism?

It would be easy for me to simply mock and disregard RFK Jr. and his #Autism announcement. But, he influences policy along with Trump. I need policies that support kids and Autistic adults. I mock, yes, but I've gotta fight back, too.