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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
After six years of open membership, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum has transitioned to a paid membership model. Disability justice is essential to achieving racial, gender, and economic justice. Join us in sustaining this movement together. Visit: disabilityphilanthropy.org/why-join-the...
A Deaf Black man wearing glasses looks neutrally at the camera while holding a hand lettered sign declaring “NOTHING about us without US.”
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The new episode of our podcast, Disability Inclusion Required, drops today! We sat down with musician and author Lachi. Lachi's memoir I Identify As Blind will be released tomorrow. Preorder it from your favorite bookstore, but in the meantime take a break and listen in: buff.ly/maBFbcU
Promo art for Episode 28 of Disability Inclusion Required featuring a photo of Lachi dressed up with a red flower in her hair.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
When we unite as a community in solidarity, we can effectively dismantle ableism and advance all social justice movements. Read our report published in April, “Power in Disability Solidarity,” and consider how you can join us in working toward disability justice, rights, & inclusion.
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Power in Disability Solidarity Report
View the Disability & Philanthropy Forum's 2024 Report, "Power in Disability Solidarity."
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
CLOSING SOON: The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is hiring a Membership & Operations Senior Associate. This position is fully remote within the U.S. and has a starting salary of $68,272. Applications will close Dec 31st. Learn more and apply: disabilityphilanthropy.org/about/join-t...
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Join the Disability & Philanthropy Forum Team
Join us Are you passionate about disability justice, rights, and inclusion, and making a difference in the philanthropy sector? The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is seeking a dynamic Senior…
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations, we must engage on a learning journey that centers the perspectives of disabled people. Learn more about the organizations that made the pledge to join us on the journey to disability inclusion: disabilityphilanthropy.org/disability-i...
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Disability Inclusion Pledge Signatories
Disability Inclusion Pledge Signatories Click here for a regularly updated list of signatories.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is changing philanthropy by guiding sector transformation. Forum membership is available now — get full access today and reshape what’s possible in philanthropy. disabilityphilanthropy.org/how-to-join/
Promotional graphic. Black, capitalized heading text on a green text block reads “sustain the movement for disability justice in philanthropy.” Below, white text on a dark blue text block reads “Become a member today!” Below that, in a cropped oval, is the Disability & Philanthropy Forum logo.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
On the most recent episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, Cara Page & Erica Woodland explore the principles of healing justice and its connections to disability justice, highlighting the importance of collective care. Tune into the episode: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/dis...
A white and blue graphic advertising Disability Inclusion: Required, a podcast from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum hosted by Justice Shorter. Episode 26 features Cara Page, Co-Editor, Healing Justice Lineages: Dreaming at the Crossroads of Liberation, Collective Care & Safety; and Erica Woodland, Founding Director, National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network, for a conversation on Disability and Healing Justice. To the left of the text is a headshot of Cara, a brown skinned black woman with a big curly fro and blue lipstick looking ready at the camera with hands in her pockets and the collar popping on a blue, yellow and white swirling patterned long draping coat; and a headshot of Erica, a Black masculine presenting person wearing a button down shirt looking at the camera, standing outside in what appears to be a wooded area.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
After a challenging year, we’re co-sponsoring a holiday party with Northern California Grantmakers' member community and affinity colleagues this Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more and register today: ncg.org/events/grati...
Promotional graphic. White, capitalized heading text with a blue 3D effect reads “NCG’s 2025 End of Year Gathering” in a snowglobe design. Above the text is the Northern California Grantmakers logo. Below the heading text, in the base of the snowglobe, is smaller white text that reads, “December 10, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm. Block Community Hub | 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.” Below the snowglobe are logos for the following organizations: Black Funders Network of the Bay Area, Bay Area Asset Funders Network Grantmakers Advancing Economic Equity, Bay Area Latinx in Philanthropy, AAPIP, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Justice Funders PPowering Philanthropic Transformation, Disability & Philanthropy Forum, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Our Disability Justice and Immigration webinar is now available to view online! This free webinar was presented by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, in partnership with Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVBi...
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The 2025 #IDPWD theme is “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” Join the Disability & Philanthropy Forum in our mission to advance disability inclusion, rights, and justice across the philanthropic sector: disabilityphilanthropy.org/why-join-the...
Promotional graphic. White heading text on a dark blue background with bright green accents reads "International Day of Persons with Disabilities." The Disability & Philanthropy Forum logo is in a light grey quarter circle in the bottom right corner.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Five takeaways on defending autistic autonomy in the face of federal attacks on autistic communities, from @sesmith.lol: 1. The current federal administration’s proposal to find a “cure” for autism echoes eugenic talking points. Autism is a natural expression of neurodiversity. (🧵 1/6)
Graphic for a Disability & Philanthropy Forum blog post by s.e. smith titled, "When 'Make America Healthy Again' Translates to Attacks on Autistic Communities." Featuring an illustration of three BIPOC friends enjoying a planetarium show together, all sitting and wearing a variety of masks and colorful summer outfits. In the group: an Afro-Latina woman who’s an arm amputee, a Black Autistic person holding a star-shaped fidget, and an invisibly disabled Asian femme. Stars twinkle in the overhead dome as soft purple light fills the room and an air purifier hums in the background.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Today, August 14, is the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1935, a landmark law that established the provision of financial benefits to Americans over 65, unemployment insurance, and financial support for single mothers. Learn more in this blog from @nwlc.org:
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Social Security at 90: Why Protecting It Matters Now More Than Ever
The Social Security Administration, under DOGE’s direction, is cutting thousands of employees and shutting down regional offices across the country, resulting in long wait times on the phone and less…
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
@lgbtfunders.bsky.social We can't wait! 🥳
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We're thrilled to have co-sponsored last month's ADA 35 celebration with MacArthur Foundation, hosted at Access Living's incredible space. This event featured a panel on the @amexperiencepbs.bsky.social documentary Change, Not Charity, directed by Oscar-nominee @jimlebrecht.bsky.social. (🧵 1/3)
Sandy Ho, Jim LeBrecht, and Sara Bolder pose in front of the "Change, Not Charity" film poster and a poster that reads "Power in Disability Solidarity."Three event attendees pose for the camera. In the background is a glass wall with a view of the Chicago city street.Three event attendees pose in front of a poster that reads, "Power in Disability Solidarity."Five event attendees pose for the camera.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Today, August 6, is the 60th anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct of 1965, a landmark federal law that outlawed racist and discriminatory voting practices, such as requiring voters to pass literacy tests before voting. (🧵 1/4)
A black and gray graphic reads, “60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.” Below the text is a black and white photo of a Black woman at the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in March 1965, holding a poster reading, ‘Let My People Vote.’ Photo credit: Dan Budnik/Contact Press Images. Below the photo is text reading, “August 6, 1965.”
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Collective for Racial and Disability Justice @crdjustice.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
✨ There are 3 incredible disability research fellowships at Northwestern’s Center for Education in Health Sciences! CRDJ is a mentorship site. If you’d like to work with us, mention CRDJ in your personal statement and select us as your fellowship site! Learn more ⬇️
A photo of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is overlaid with a black gradient coming from the left. On top of this, white text reads "Calling all disability researchers. Northwestern's Center for Education in Health Sciences has 3 fellowship opportunities for disability-focused researchers. CRDJ is a mentorship site! Collaborate with us by: selecting CRDJ as your site, mentioning us in your personal statement."
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Calling all qualified disabled leaders: Apply now for the Disability Rising Fellowship! - Media training & coaching - Speaking & publishing opportunities - $5000 individual or org stipend Ready to shift the narrative? Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising Deadline: 8/22/25, 11:59 p.m. ET
Graphic for the Disability Rising Fellowship by Disability Culture Lab. The top banner says “Applications Open.” Main text reads: “Disability Rising Fellowship. Are you a disabled advocate, storyteller, or change-maker ready to shift the narrative around disability? Apply for our media fellowship program!”

Deadline listed as: “August 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.”

At the bottom, the URL reads: “Apply at tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising.”

Image includes a photo of two disabled Black people with microphones: one wearing a patterned shirt and shorts with a prosthetic leg, and the other in a black dress. They appear to be speaking and smiling.Graphic for the Disability Rising Fellowship by Disability Culture Lab. Text reads: “We’re searching for rising disabled leaders to join our cohort!”

A bulleted list follows under “As a Fellow, you will...”

• Receive TV, radio, and public speaking training
• Get personalized coaching and editing support
• Grow your digital media presence
• Access media booking and storytelling opportunities
• Receive a $5,000 stipend
• Join a cross-movement community of powerful voices
• Attend an optional in-person media training in March 2026

Bottom text reads: “Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising”
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
At the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, we honor and celebrate the disabled LGBTQIA+ community year-round! The LGBTQIA+ community, and especially trans and non-binary people, are undergoing severe and rapidly worsening attacks at the federal, state, and local levels. 🧵 Thread 1/9
“Honoring Disabled LGBTQIA+ Ancestors” above an arrow indicating a swipe to the next image. To the right is a photo of a LGBTQIA+ Pride flag. In the upper left, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum logo.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Access is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. Meeting the needs of the disability community requires constant evolution, creative problem-solving and collaboration. @sesmith.lol breaks down collective access in this new blog:
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Collective Access: An Active Project That Everyone Is Engaged In
Learn why collective access is a vital community practice that goes beyond compliance standards.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
"While we feel a deep sense of sorrow and, at times, even outrage, our resolve remains strong." The Disability & Philanthropy Forum, and philanthropic organizations committed to disability solidarity, are responding to the passage of H.R. 1. Learn more and sign on to the statement: buff.ly/uFmVp9x
At the top is an illustration of a yellow, orange, and purple sunflower. Below is text that reads, "Philanthropic Organizations Committed to Disability Solidarity Respond to the Passage of H.R. 1. This July, we will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was founded on the principles of unity among individuals with disabilities, civil rights organizations, and across political ideologies. With the passage of H.R. 1, we are witnessing the frayed threads of our democracy unravel as older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and families with children, already teetering on the cliff, are now facing one of the most challenging moments of our lifetimes. In a truly disability inclusive country, where rights are respected, programs like Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, IDEA, and SNAP are fully funded and essential to achieving disability justice." To the bottom right is an arrow indicating that the statement continues on the next graphic.Text continues from the previous graphic: "While we feel a deep sense of sorrow and, at times, even outrage, our resolve remains strong. Movements are built on unity and reflect our deepest hopes for democracy, our love for our communities, and our commitment to the boldest aspirations of our cause. As champions and leaders of disability justice, rights, and inclusion in philanthropy – we firmly believe that our democracy is made stronger when those closest to the solutions have the resources to continue to lead the way forward. Alongside the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, we remain firm and unwavering in resourcing and being in solidarity with disabled people and organizations by taking even bolder actions to dismantle ableism. Let’s celebrate the progress of what the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act achieved with this list of 35 actions that the philanthropic sector can take. Join us in signing the statement today."
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
In the newest episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Justice Shorter welcomes Marcus Walton (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) and our Executive Director Sandy Ho to discuss the transformative practice of disability solidarity in philanthropy. Tune in to the episode: buff.ly/Ju0dq3o
A white and blue graphic advertising Disability Inclusion: Required, a podcast from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum hosted by Justice Shorter. Episode 24 features Sandy Ho, Executive Director of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, and Marcus Walton, President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, for a conversation on Cultivating Disability Solidarity in Philanthropy: A New Path Forward.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
It’s Disability Pride Month! In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct, we’re sharing 35 ways your organization can honor, educate, and be in solidarity with disabled movement leaders and advocates. Read the full list: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/thi...
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Thirty-Five Ways To Celebrate Disability Pride Month - Disability & Philanthropy Forum
Learn how you can honor, educate, and be in solidarity with disabled movement leaders this Disability Pride Month.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
As we recognize the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the words in this new letter from our executive director, Sandy Ho, serve as a beacon in uncertain times. Read the letter: disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/dea...
Green-framed graphic with text that reads, "I wonder, what keeps you going thirty-five years later ADA? As inconceivable as it can sometimes seem at this moment, I find a deeper sense of purpose and solace in dreaming about what comes next for disability justice and disabled people."
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We’ve received 100+ responses on how the first 100 days of changes in public leadership have impacted disabled-led and -serving organizations. Serin Bond-Yancey, MSW (they/any pronouns, Executive Director of @transwa.bsky.social) shares how the lack of philanthropic support is harming organizations:
A quote from Serin Bond-Yancey, MSW, Executive Director, Trans-Wa: “A lot of [funding awards] are not addressing urgent timely issues ...A lot of the time, we're feeling alone. Especially when it comes to formal funding systems.”
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
We’re so grateful to have hosted a joyous gathering of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy in the Bay Area this month! The power of disability solidarity and the importance of disability justice, rights, & inclusion was palpable. Photo credit: @movementphotog.bsky.social‬
Forum Executive Director Sandy Ho gives remarks to attendees of the 2025 Presidents’ Council dinner.Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson of Hand in Hand speaks to attendees of the 2025 Presidents’ Council meeting about disability solidarity.Presidents’ Council co-chairs John Palfrey (MacArthur Foundation) and Ryan Easterly (WITH Foundation) address the attendees.Author and activist Alice Wong during her fireside chat with Ryan Easterly.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Responses are pouring in from disabled individuals and organizations on how the first 100 days of changes in public leadership have impacted their work. Violet E. Horvath, Ph.D., MSW, MFA, and a person with a disability, shares how dire the situation is for people with disabilities:
A quote from Violet E. Horvath, Ph.D., MSW, MFA, and a person with a disability: "If things don't change immediately, if services aren't restored quickly, we're pretty much back to being where we were decades ago."
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Today, we honor the legacy of Stacey Park Milbern, a groundbreaking leader in the Disability Justice movement and one of the creators of the 10 Principles of Disability Justice.
A quote from Stacey Park Milbern in white text reads, “I would want people with disabilities...to know that we are so powerful.” Behind the text is a photo of Stacey speaking into a microphone. Photo Credit: Brooke Anderson.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
With mounting ableist rhetoric and policies targeted at autistic communities, it’s more important than ever to center autistic perspectives. In the newest episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Justice Shorter and Eric Garcia discuss resisting these ableist narratives:
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Disability Inclusion: Required – Episode 22 – Amplifying Autistic Perspectives and Protecting Community Well-Being with Eric Garcia
In this episode, host Justice Shorter welcomes Eric Garcia, reporter and author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation. Eric breaks down the current landscape of discrimination against…
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 05/05/2025
“I’m just trying to be one of many people to try and help create a world that’s filled with our culture.” www.huffpost.com/entry/alice-...
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Alice Wong Wants To Make Space For More Disabled Asian Americans Like Her
“I want to create a world that is reflective of all of us,” the disability activist said.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Do you want to better understand the connection between climate and disability justice? Then make plans to attend our first-ever Learning Institute this November! We've just launched the first look at buff.ly/FNNk3IG.
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Climate & Disability Justice | Learning Institute
People with disabilities are both the most vulnerable and the most overlooked population when it comes to addressing the effects of climate change. As such, the 2025 Learning Institute will bring together leaders in the climate and disability justice space.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
📢 To the disability community: The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is conducting a survey to understand how the first 100 days of leadership and policy changes (federal, state, and local) have impacted disabled-led and/or -serving organizations. Please share with your networks! buff.ly/uq8Abhu
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The First 100 Days: Nothing, Without Us
Are you a disability organization led by and/or serving people with disabilities? Then participate in this survey from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum!
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
In "Power in Disability Solidarity," a new Disability & Philanthropy Forum report, five stories showcase disability solidarity in efforts from Black liberation, participatory grantmaking, art funding, community foundations, and much more. Read the stories:
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Power in Disability Solidarity Report
View the Disability & Philanthropy Forum's 2024 Report, "Power in Disability Solidarity."
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Tune into the new episode of Disability Inclusion: Required with host Justice Shorter, Jalyn Radziminski (Count US IN), and Henry Claypool on the urgency of protecting #Medicare, #Medicaid, and other health policies for people with disabilities. View the episode: bit.ly/DIR-Episode-21
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Disability Inclusion: Required – Episode 21 – During Unprecedented Times: Mobilizing to Protect Disability Rights and Health Equity with Jalyn Radziminski and Henry Claypool
Learn how philanthropy can support disability organizers in pushing back against harmful health policy changes.
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Reina Sultan 🇱🇧 @reinasultan.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
My first piece as @prismreports.org’s new contributing writer, focused on disability justice! prismreports.org/2025/04/03/d...
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Disabled students face rights violations amid Department of Education shutdown
The gutting of the Education Department threatens funding for crucial classroom supports disabled students need
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
This Saturday, April 5, is the anniversary of the 1977 504 Sit-In, a 25-day protest led by groundbreaking disabled activists in San Francisco calling for #Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to be signed and enforced. (🧵 1/3)
A black and gray graphic reads, “48th Anniversary of the 504 Sit-In.” Below the text is a black and white photo: inside a federal building office during the Section 504 protest, HEW employee Bruce Lee posts a hand-made sign reading, ‘504 is law now make it reality.’ Photo credit: HolLynn D’Lil. Below the photo is text reading, “April 5 - April 28, 2977.”
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
In this replay clip from our webinar on Black Disabled Leadership, @labelleverite.bsky.social explains why collaboration between racial justice advocacy and disability rights efforts is so essential in the face of attacks on #Section504. View the clip: buff.ly/68V7AWg
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Britney Wilson: We Need Both Racial Justice and Disability Rights to Protect Section 504
Learn why collaboration between racial justice advocacy and disability rights efforts is so essential in the face of attacks on Section 504.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
If upholding the promise of disability justice and rights is a commitment to current and future disabled communities — this current trajectory is rife with broken promises.
A green-framed graphic with blue text reads, "As an organization that's part of the philanthropic sector, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum believes a strong and resilient infrastructure is where more impactful work, accountability, and deeper trust can begin." Below the text is the logo of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"These cuts are deliberate acts of economic violence against the people who can least afford them. They are policy choices that will force millions of disabled, poor, and BIPOC Americans into deeper poverty, illness, and preventable death." - @crdjustice.bsky.social
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Austerity is Violence: The Human Cost of Slashing Social Safety Nets
Exposing the deadly consequences of gutting essential programs for disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The U.S. Department of Education provides critical supports and services to disabled students. Learn more about how cuts to this department impact students with disabilities: dredf.org/dredf-denoun... Source: @dredf.bsky.social
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DREDF Denounces Attempts to Dismantle the Department of Education - DREDF
We reject any executive order and related proposals to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and cut funding and staff. An executive order cannot override the legitimately passed laws that…
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
"Today’s Black disabled organizers are...boldly envisioning a world filled with care, health equity, and belonging for us all." Learn how Borealis Philantropy's grantee partners are carrying forward Black disabled organizing:
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Black Disabled Organizing: Architects of Liberation, Past and Present | Borealis Philanthropy
Resourcing grassroots leaders and social justice movements for transformative change. Learn about our funds!
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
"Kids are told they can’t succeed because of their disabilities. Disabled job candidates are disproportionately turned away. And inaccessible technologies continue to be mass-produced." @berkeleyblink.bsky.social for @latimes.com :
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Contributor: Imagine how disabled people can, rather than assuming we can’t
People with disabilities are limited not principally by inaccessible technology but by ableist thinking. Overcome that by learning directly from disabled people.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
We're excited that our Program and Communications team - Senior Director Gail Fuller and Senior Associate Olivia Williams - will moderate the ABFE #Harambee2025 session, "Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Stories of Blackness and Disability Justice." Learn more: www.abfe.org/harambee-con...
Graphic for the ABFE Harambee 2025 breakout session, “Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Stories of Blackness and Disability Justice.” Taking place on April 7 at 11:00 AM ET, the session features Olivia Williams from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum; Dr. Zakiya Mabery from The Oni Project; Natasha Nelson from Supernova Parenting; Gail Fuller from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum; Patrick Cokley from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Taryn Williams who was formerly at the US Department of Labor; and Dewayne Johnson from the American Association of People With Disabilities. To register for the conference, visit abfe.org.
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National Council on Independent Living @ncil.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Did You Know? When people say “You don’t look disabled” or “You must be faking it,” it casts doubt on those with non-apparent disabilities. It implies that disability has a specific appearance and invalidates invisible disabilities. #EndAbleism
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
If you weren't able to join us live, the recording of our webinar on Black disabled leadership with Patrick Cokley @rwjf.bsky.social, Mel Brown at Deep Space Mind 215, and @labelleverite.bsky.social is a must-watch! View the webinar: bit.ly/4jrjUkx
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Disability Equity Webinar Series: Black Disabled Leadership: Essential Yet Overlooked
Unpack the intersecting oppression of ableism and anti-Blackness, and learn how philanthropy can support Black disabled leadership.
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Prism @prismreports.org · 13/03/2025
Legal threat to long-standing disability law sets precedent for future civil rights attacks, advocates warn. Texas v. Becerra targets Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act after the Biden administration included gender dysphoria as a protected disability, @shruti-rajkumar.bsky.social reports.
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Legal threat to Section 504 sets precedent for civil rights attacks, advocates say
Texas v. Becerra targets the Section 504 disability law after the Biden administration included gender dysphoria as a protected disability
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Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 11/03/2025
NEW: Today, CDT’s @arianaaboulafia.bsky.social published a report with @aapd-disability.bsky.social that provides recommendations for community members, the private sector, and state/local/federal agencies on how to build a disability-inclusive #AI ecosystem. cdt.org/insights/bui...
Graphic for CDT report, entitled "Building A Disability-Inclusive AI Ecosystem." Illustration with a mainframe computer, surrounded by web browser windows showing persons with disabilities in different contextual data systems, and data blocks. Top to bottom, left to right: person in a blue shirt wearing headphones; person in an orange shirt; person in a green shirt wearing a NJ tube; person in a purple shirt with a limb difference.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
#FundingOpportunity: The request for proposals for the Disabilities Fund at Chicago Community Trust, a member of our Presidents' Council on Disability Inclusion, closes March 12th! Learn more and apply: buff.ly/4hUshne
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Disabilities Fund - The Chicago Community Trust
Promoting the development of programs, policy, and public action that expands the empowerment, equal opportunity, inclusion, and participation of diverse persons with disabilities in the Chicago…
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
In anticipation of #InternationalWomensDay taking place on March 8, we're celebrating women and non-binary people, especially disabled Black, Indigenous, Latine, and Asian trans women and non-binary people. Learn more about the connections between gender and disability: buff.ly/43xxTzR
Blue, green, and purple graphic reading “International Women's Day” above an illustration of five people, including a wheelchair user and an amputee, holding flags with raised fists.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Today, we honor the legacy of Judy Heumann, widely recognized as one of the founding leaders of the disability rights movement in the United States. She remained determined in her fight for disability justice, rights, and inclusion.
A quote from Judy Heumann in white text reads, “Change never happens at the pace we think it should.” Behind the text is a photo of Judy at a Meeting of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion.
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Disability & Philanthropy Forum @disphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
What if you could have a dedicated guide traveling with you on the journey to disability justice, rights, and inclusion? In this new video, learn how our personalized, nimble, and responsive learning options meet philanthropy's needs in a rapidly changing landscape. View the video: buff.ly/3DfL9y7
Cover of a video from the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. Against a background of blue-tinted mountains, text reads, “Explore the Learning Journey: Meet Your Disability Inclusion Guides.” To the right of the text are three green-framed photos of the Learning Services team members; from top to bottom: Sarah Napoli, Razz Sharpless, and Gladis Herst.
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