Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 24/04/2025TEEN Vogue? Yes, but they nailed it with this article. Great food for thought to share with your teen or 20-something. 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Ohio’s proposed budget will short students while funding a new football stadium for a team that hasn’t had a winning season in ages. If this doesn’t make sense to you, call your state senator today. 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 14/04/2025Not only does this stand to disenfranchise women, this bill will impact #disabled voters. Many disabled folks face barriers to getting the addt’l documents needed including financial, transportation and more. #disability #DisabilityVote 020
Reposted by KarlaAutistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 09/04/2025ASAN is deeply concerned about the Executive Order (EO) “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This explainer from AAPD talks about the EO, what's going on with voting right now, and how this impacts disabled voters.aapd.comElection Executive Order Explainer: What’s Going On With Voting Right Now, and How Does It Impact Disabled Voters? - AAPDTo access this resource as a PDF, click here. On March 25, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections.” This EO proposes… 0153
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 05/04/2025In times of need, I believe that we all need to give of the talents we have. Mine is condensing lots of information so others can use it. This set of graphics is written in plain language (5-6th grade reading level). ALT text is included - everyone deserves a voice. #SaveOhioLibraries #Lbrary 462
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 31/03/2025I couldn’t decide on one color so I went for all of them (except yellow which would be invisible on white canvas). Too much? #RBG #StitchSky #Crossstitch #ProtestEmbroidery #SpeakYourMind 1111
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Absolutely heartbroken. The quality of my child’s education is being handed over to a man who has suggested that people with mental health conditions and #disabilities should be sent to work farms. IDEA is about more than funding “special needs” - it is a Free and Appropriate Education for all. 200
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 20/03/2025“what’s the harm of doing more research on whether vaccines cause autism? For people with severe challenges, whose families urgently want treatments to improve their child’s situation, money spent on a dead-end road takes resources away from more productive paths.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Sorry, R.F.K.: There Is No Autism MysteryGreater awareness, not vaccines, has driven an increase in diagnoses. 000
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Super important question, #StitchSky: I’m trying another version of the #RBG #crossstitch and I can’t decide - all stitches in black or put some color into the lettering? If I did color the lettering (or some of it), what color? 150
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 13/03/2025A helpful breakdown of the terminology being thrown around regarding Medicaid cuts. The more you know 🌈✨ 000
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 12/03/2025I got a lot of love on this design and I think it’s time to set it free. Stitched according to this pattern, it will display in a 5” hoop. #RBG #ProtestEmbroidery #StitchSky #CrossStitch 210222
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 11/03/2025The stupid. It burns. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources.” www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/03/10/c...disabilityscoop.comCDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And AutismThe CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources. 000
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 09/03/2025A #stitched ode on the late, great #RBG. Women need to speak our minds now more than ever. #CrossStitch #StitchSky #ProtestEmbroidery #SocialJusticeArt #XStitch 3826
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 09/03/2025I work with a lot of parents who are worried about the dissolution of DoE and think this interview paints an accurate picture - the biggest fear right now is that we just don’t know what will happen next. #disability #IDEA #DOE #SpecialEducation www.npr.org/2025/03/07/n...npr.orgWhy a Department of Education closure is concern for students with disabilitiesNPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kristy Hedler, mother of a son with Down syndrome, about what eliminating the Department of Education would mean for kids who receive special education services. 020
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 09/03/2025The discussion on caregivers for the elderly often omits that #disabled folks share this same pool. Families are already in crisis (I work with many of them). This will only make it worse. #disability www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...nytimes.comVideo: How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly CareThe U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, President ... 000
Reposted by KarlaThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 08/03/2025Oh FFS. Vaccines have NOTHING to do with autism. INSAR, the International Meeting for Autism Research, had zero papers/presentations on this fabricated link BY 2015. What a waste of effort and funding, what an insult to autistic people themselves, who are simply humans—neither damaged, nor diseased. 414741
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 08/03/2025I’ll say it again. We need services. We need support for #autistic people to live better lives. Not wasted money on theories that have long since been debunked. Absolute madness. www.reuters.com/business/hea...reuters.comExclusive: U.S. CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources sayThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, despite extensive scientific research that has disproven or failed to find evidence of such links. 000
Reposted by Karlajessdogmom.bsky.social @jessdogmom.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Mr John Lewis would have been arrested so many time by now. 11016
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Could McMahon learn what IDEA is and does? Sure. Will she? I doubt that very much. #Disability #SpecialEducation 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Excellent overview of the issues people with #disabilities now face as a result of policy changes from this administration www.axios.com/2025/02/23/t... #disability #advocacy #DEI #Medicaid #Section504axios.comAmericans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollback"Disability is a natural part of the human experience," said Katy Neas, chief executive officer of The Arc. 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Medicaid keeps #disabled kids at home with their families. The alternative is to pay astronomical amounts for institutional care. Which would you rather have? 000
Reposted by KarlaAutistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 24/02/2025The past few weeks have been hard on communities. It can be overwhelming to see so much go wrong all at once — but we can still take action! We have a plain language update and give 3 actions you can take today to protect our rights!autisticadvocacy.orgPlain Language Action Roundup 📣: How you can help this week - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkThe past few weeks have been hard for our communities. This is a Plain Language explanation of some of the tough things. We also talk about ways you can act now to protect our rights. President Trump… 0145
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Thank you @altcdc.bsky.social - know the history so we can fight for the future. #disability 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 22/02/2025They said they would withdraw, but they have not. Please continue to advocate against this attack on #disability rights #Protect504 030
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 22/02/2025When I’m not working or advocating, I’m into fiber arts. Lately, I’ve felt the need to stitch some of my feelings, and well… this is where I’m at right now. #art #embroidery #resist 0243
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 21/02/2025From #Ohio? Join me in telling Attorney General Dave Yost to stand up to the 17 states calling for the end of #Section504 www.change.org/p/ohio-stand... #disability #accessibilitychange.orgSign the PetitionOhio Stands For Disability Rights: Protect Section 504 from Attack! 020
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025This was a great, common-sense explanation of the impacts that the current administration’s policies are having on DEIA and #disabled Americans. #disability #DEI #ADA 030
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Looks around. Yep. Pretty sure my family and friends are NOT a dire threat. But go on. Let’s make America healthy again. 020
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025I’m a parent. My child recieves #SpecialEducation services. She’s learning job skills and wants to work after she graduates. The Department of Education makes this possible. 100
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 15/02/2025#MentalHealth is already stigmatized. There can be no doubt that this order will result in fewer Americans getting the help they need. #disability #ADHD #medication 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Have you made a call today? www.senate.gov/senators/sen... 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Want to stand up for Medicaid? It’s easy. Call 866-426-2631 and you’ll be connected with your representative. Leave a message and do your thing. #disability 020
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 06/02/2025From NASW Ohio: Participate in the National Medicaid Day of Action Call-In on February 6, 2025 (tomorrow!) at 4pm! This call is led by partner organizations who will gather on Zoom for 30 minutes to make calls to Congress together. You can register to join here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Attacks on the Dept. of Ed. will harm the 7.5 million American students receiving special education services no matter how you frame it. Yes, IDEA is protected by congress, but the speculation alone will create disruption for years to come. 130
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 01/02/2025It took me 25 years to ask for accommodations at work - years that I fought to keep up on a playing field that was tilted against me. As I continue to process the president’s remarks about #disability and the horrific crash, I can’t help but feel discouraged for the folks who now fear to ask. 010
Reposted by KarlaThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 01/02/2025Leading Disability Organizations: President Tr**p’s Blame of Deadly Crash on Disabled Federal Workers Is Baseless, Irresponsible. From @dredf.bsky.social: dredf.org/leading-disa...dredf.orgLeading Disability Organizations: President Trump’s Blame of Deadly Crash on Disabled Federal Workers Is Baseless, Irresponsible - DREDFDisability Rights Education & Defense Fund 09024
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Could not have said it better than the statement from CoorDown. #disability #inclusion 021
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 30/01/2025DEI does not supersede the basic question of whether a person is capable of doing a job with reasonable accommodation. Implying otherwise, esp. in light of this tragedy, is as reckless as it is disgusting. People with #disabilities already face too many obstacles to employment. Let’s not add more. 010
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Research has shown that #autistic folks are 8x more likely to identify as #LGBTQ. Attacks on trans rights are attacks on the #disability community too. 161
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Yesterday I posted about the missing #accessibility statement on whitehouse.gov. The missing headings mean it's hard for folks who can't use a mouse. In a test, I couldn't get to the Executive Actions at all without one. Wonder why they wouldn't want folks with #disabilities to see? #disability 1105
Karla @karlafitch.bsky.social · 25/01/2025This is from whitehouse.gov/accessibility on Jan 18, 2025. The same URL gives a 404 error today. The CDC tells us that 28% of adults have #disabilities but with the press of a delete button the commitment to access is erased. Who’s next? #disability #accessability 041