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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is our CEO and founder's first-person account of Day 1 of the National ADAPT action. Nothing About Us Without Us to cover what is happening on the ground in a truthful manner. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-saniti... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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The Sanitized Radicalism of the HHS Pavement

A first-person account of the 2026 National ADAPT action on day one and why we must move from choreographed protest to captured political power

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The latest article from Nothing About Us Without Us on how to mobilize for disability rights locally. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/from-aware... #Disability #DisabilitySky #Substack

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From Awareness to Action: How to Mobilize Your Community for Disability Rights

Empowering Individuals and Groups to Champion Inclusion Locally

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today is our latest article from Nothing About Us Without Us. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read this vital piece to understand how to get Olmstead enshrined into law. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability... #Disability #DisabilitySky #Substack

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Disability Democracy: Tactical Strategies to Enshrine Olmstead

Breaking the 4 systemic barriers to civic participation and launching our October "Say No to Crip Crow” registration

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What is Olmstead? And what does Olmstead have to do with why is Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. saying no to Crip Crow? Please watch this reel to learn more about Olmstead and on how to get involved with the Say No to Crip Crow Campaign. #DisabilitySky #Disability #SayNoToCripCrow

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the latest article on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and the Right to Independent Living by guest contributor Colleen Steckel. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/myalgic-en... #Substack #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilitySky

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and the Right to Independent Living

Analyzing how the Olmstead DOJ Memo threatens 1 million Americans with ME and why we must update Section 2 of the ADA

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The latest article from Nothing About Us Without Us on the topic of Civic Participation Beyond Voting. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/civic-part... #Substack #DisabilityMedia #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Civic Participation Beyond Voting: Empowering the Disability Community

Exploring Inclusive Ways to Shape Democracy Outside the Ballot Box

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for our Say No to Crip Crow in-person lobby day at congressional district offices on Aug 25. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the article for more info. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-eugeni... #Disability #DisabilitySky

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We Must Save Ourselves: Our Final Call for the Lobby Day

Responding to the White House's pressure on RFK Jr. and why we must lobby to codify Olmstead now

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The first article to kick off Nothing About Us Without Us in August is a celebration and a next steps article. If you haven't joined the Nothing About Us Without Us community, check out this article. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/our-moveme... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Our Movement: Landmarks, Legacies & Next Steps

Celebrating our D-30 and best-seller milestones as we plan for August

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This is the final interview from Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to listen to the interview. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/invisible-... #Disability #DisabilitySky

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Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series Interview # 4

The final interview is with Ms. Yuse, a disabled veteran working toward a college degree after traumatic military service

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We are organizing in person lobby day at the district offices of all 535 voting members of the US Congress while they are on August recess. We are calling for the codification of the Olmstead decision into law. The date of the lobby day is Aug 25 & the last day to sign up is Aug 11. Link is below.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The third interview from the Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series, was released today. Our CEO and Founder interviewed Evan Fields. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/invisible-... #Disability #DisabilitySky #Substack

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Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series Interview # 3

Interview with Evan Fields, Writer and Publisher of News from Underground

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This is the July 2026 episode of Disability Conversations: A Monthly Audio Series. Gaelynn Lea was interviewed for this episode. To listen to the interview, visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability... #Disability #DisabilitySky

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Disability Conversations: July 2026

A conversation with Gaelynn Lea about the state of the disability justice movement in the United States and about her new book "It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect."

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Yeison Menjivar, a 27-year-old disabled man, was taken by 🧊. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to learn more about his story. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/urgent-not... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Substack #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Urgent Notice from CEO & Founder: Disabled man taken by ICE

Bring Yeison Menjivar home now!

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We released the second interview from our Disability Pride Month audio series called Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus. Go to Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to listen. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/invisible-... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series Interview # 2

Interview with NeuroDivergent Hodgepodge, Co-Host of MIND HAVEN

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This is the latest article from Nothing About Us Without Us by our CEO and Founder. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the article. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/were-losin... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Disability #DisabilitySky

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We're Losing Disability Rights

What the disability community and our allies can do to stop it

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The official statement on the Olmstead DOJ Memo from the CEO and Founder. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the statement. Please read and share. Link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/official-s... #DisabilitySky #Disability #Olmstead #Eugenics

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Official Statement On Olmstead DOJ Memo from CEO & Founder

The DOJ is loud and wrong on their interpretation of the Olmstead decision, and we are saying no to crip crow

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The latest piece from Nothing About Us Without Us by Jennifer B., our Legal and Policy Co-Lead on the Importance of PTSD Awareness Month. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the article: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-import.... #Disability #DisabilitySky

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The Importance of PTSD Awareness month

Why cuts to Medicaid and behavioral health grants harm our veterans and those with mental health conditions

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This is our sixth episode of Disability Conversations. Our CEO and Founder interviewed Zach Beaudoin, a disabled veteran. Zach Beaudoin is seeking election to the Erie County Legislature. Listen here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Disability Conversations: June 2026

A conversation with Zach Beaudoin, candidate for Erie County Legislature, about the state of the disability justice movement in the United States and more.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The latest piece was written by the Northeast Regional Legal and Policy Coordinator. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to learn more. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/democracy-... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Northeast #DisabilityMedia

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Democracy is Under Attack in the Northeast

The disability community is on the front lines

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our latest of our monthly audio series Disability Conversations was released via Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack. Our CEO and Founder interviewed Kelly Mack, Writer and Disability Justice Activist in DC. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Disability Conversations: May 2026

A conversation with Kelly Mack about the state of the disability justice movement in the United States.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The latest piece from Nothing About Us Without Us. It is part 3 our a series written by our CEO and Founder. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to read the article. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/if-you-don... #Disability #DisabilityMedia #DisabledMedia #DisabilitySky

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If You Don't Invest, You Don't Get Part 3

Why is a new era of disability inclusion necessary, and how can it be created through a Disability Renaissance

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What happened in TN today is cheating, shameful, and racist. We need to focus on local, county, and state elections. It is the State House/Assembly and Senate Senate that create the US House Districts if your state doesn't have an independent redistricting commission.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Final call for our 2025 swag! We are offering 30% off all merchandise between now and May 31st. After May 31st, we are shutting down our online store for the month of June until our new merchandise is available for Disability Pride Month in July. disability-community.printify.me #DisabilitySky

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Discover Our Exclusive Range at Disability Community

Store of Disability Community .

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

N’kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas (@jasmineforok.bsky.social) is the second candidate that we decided to endorse. This isn't a decision that we made lightly given our position to stay out of primary elections. Click: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/empowering... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Empowering Change: N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas for U.S. Senate

Special Announcement: Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Endorses Jasmine Thomas for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

A clip from Tell You No Lie 2-hour special livestream episode for Autism Acceptance Month with @jasmineforok.bsky.social. She shares how RFK Jr.'s comments about autism motivated her run for US Senate. Visit Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack to watch the full episode. #DisabilitySky

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The latest article from Christine G., our Southern Legal and Policy Coordinator, has a lot of essential information for LGBTQIA+ disabled individuals who want to lead in the disability space as well as in the LGBT+ space. disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disabled-l... #DisabilitySky

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Disabled LGBTQIA Leaders are Needed

Disabled LGBTQIA people must step up and lead the fight against the new chill

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Save-The-Date: Tell You No Lie is on Fri, April 24th. It is our 2-hour special episode for Autism Acceptance Month. These are the guests by order of appearance: Carolyn Kiel, Charlotte Bachelor, Amanda Ranochak, Jasmine Thomas, Democratic US Senate Candidate for OK, and T.J. Gordon. #DisabilitySky

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

April 10th is our next episode of Tell You No Lie on Substack. Our guest is Kitty McClintock. Kitty is a two-time Michigan Miss Amazing winner. Tell You No Lie is the livestream program attached to the Nothing About Us Without Us publication. #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our regular contributor and the Southern Regional Legal and Policy Coordinator, Christine G wrote this powerful piece for our publication called Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack. Link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/spring-cle.... #DisabilitySky #Disability #DisabilityMedia

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Spring Cleaning the Civic Closet: Disability Access is Democracy's Missing Infrastructure

April invites us into the annual ritual of spring cleaning.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

The work continues after the protest ends. If you are looking to continue the work after attending the No Kings protest yesterday, we have volunteer positions available. Send an email to info@disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.org. #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This is a clip from last night's (March 27th) episode of Tell You No Lie. Our CEO really enjoyed hanging out with Ali Cameron from Seated Perspectives. If you want to watch the full episode, you will need to become a paid subscriber to Nothing About Us Without Us on Substack. #DisabilitySky

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our latest Nothing About Us Without Us article is a call to action to get involved in supporting our legal and policy initiatives. Visit Nothing About Us Without on Substack to read the article: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #Disability #DisabilitySky

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Disability Community for Democracy's Legal and Policy Initiatives Urgently Need Your Support to Drive Meaningful Change

The Legal and Policy Bucket needs more volunteers. Your help would make a big difference!

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

What disability culture topics would like to see discussed our livestream program called Tell You No Lie for the 2nd half of 2026? Tell You No Lie is attached our publication on Substack called Nothing About Us Without Us. Thank you for your suggestions in advance. #DisabilitySky #Disability

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

On May 2nd from 12 to 2 PM Eastern Time, we are hosting Coffee and Chat Midwest: A Town Hall with the Midwest Legal and Policy Coordinator. Our Midwest Legal and Policy Coordinator wants to hear from you. Zoom registration link: tinyurl.com/dcdmidwestto.... #DisabilitySky #Disability

This image is an advertisement for a "Coffee and Chat Midwest" event, a town hall meeting with the Midwest Legal and Policy Coordinator. It is targeted towards residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who want to discuss disability issues affecting them at the state, county, and local levels. The event is scheduled for May 2, 2026, from 12-2 PM Eastern Time (11 AM - 1 PM Central Time). Interested individuals can register via the Zoom link provided: https://tinyurl.com/dcdmidwesttownhall.This image is an advertisement for a "Coffee and Chat Midwest" event, a town hall meeting with the Midwest Legal and Policy Coordinator. It is targeted towards residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who want to discuss disability issues affecting them at the state, county, and local levels. The event is scheduled for May 2, 2026, from 12-2 PM Eastern Time (11 AM - 1 PM Central Time). Interested individuals can register via the Zoom link provided: https://tinyurl.com/dcdmidwesttownhall.

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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our friends at Nothing Without Us, a California based disability rights group, are looking for volunteers who are interested in focusing on California disability issues. Please click the link to read more: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/a-letter-f.... #DisabilitySky #Disability

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A Letter from Our Friends at Nothing Without Us

Nothing Without Us is a California-based disability rights group

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