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New Disabled South

@newdisabledsouth.org
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Working to achieve liberation and justice for all disabled people in the South.

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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 01/10/2026
Disabled people belong in their communities, NOT on waiting lists. We’ve partnered with @1NationOverchgd because we don't believe in institutionalization. Disabled people deserve the support they need to live and thrive at home and in their communities. ALT Embedded.
Disabled people belong in their communities, not on waiting lists — sign up for updates on candidates' HCBS positions.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 24/09/2026
28 million Americans say they skipped a meal to pay for medical expenses. We’ve partnered with @1NationOverchgd because healthcare is a right, and no one should have to give up one basic need just to afford another. Healthcare justice cannot be compromised. Alt Embedded.
Purple woven graphic sharing that 28 million Americans say they skipped a meal to pay for medical expenses. A raised hand holding a lightbulb appears beside the statistic. Text below encourages people to join the fight for health justice.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 15/09/2026
The South’s got something to say, and we're saying it on National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Disabled people make up one of the largest voting blocs in the country. Our votes hold power! Let’s make sure they hear us at the ballot box. Check your registration. ⬇️💥
An orange Feel good Action poster that reads "It Only Takes" in white text and "2 minutes" in white text on pink outline. 

In smaller text underneath it reads "Checking your voter registration takes less time than ordering coffee." with a white underline.

There's also a white hand holding a coffee cup with a little check mark and bullhorn icon.

On the bottom it reads "Check today: feelgoodaction.org" in white text.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 24/08/2026
July may be over, but Disability Pride never ends! We're excited to announce the release of our newest merch collection, beautifully designed by Jennifer White-Johnson (@jtknoxroxs)💥 ALT Embedded. 1/2
New Disabled South merch: shirts, sweatshirt, mug, button; slogan 'Fund Care Not Billionaires' store.newdisabledsouth.org
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 12/08/2026
We want to thank our friends at Play Spark (@play_spark) for highlighting NDS during Disability Pride Month and for their generous donation! A longtime NDS supporter, Play Spark continues to inspire us with their devotion to a more accessible South. We love wearing their designs! ALT embedded.
Light purple graphic thanking Play Spark, featuring founders Serena and Kylie smiling at each other outdoors. Below is a hand holding a “Disability Rights are not Optional” sticker and the Play Spark logo. New Disabled South logo at bottom right.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 10/08/2026
It's not just August —it's Black August. Black August is an annual commemoration honoring the lives and struggles of Black revolutionaries and activists. Abolition and disability justice are not separate, but rather deeply interwoven movements. ALT Embedded.
Three black-and-white portraits above bold yellow BLACK AUGUST text; header words "study fast train fight" and a silhouetted crowd with raised fists.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 29/06/2026
Meet New Disabled South’s reimagined look, leading us into the next chapter of disability justice and liberation across the South ✊🏼 Oh wait… you thought that was it? Oh no, the new look is just the beginning. We’ve got bigger and bolder things cooking up your way. Stay tuned! 🔥 ALT embedded.
Purple grain graphic with a neon green border. Centered is a quilt-inspired logo featuring interwoven orange and cream strips, forming a geometric square pattern. Stacked next to it, thick, bold white text reads, “New Disabled South.”
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 24/06/2026
Uh-oh, we've got something cookin' 👀 Hope y'all are ready for a little Southern flavor! ✨ Subscribe to our email list to be the first to know➡️ www.newdisabledsouth.org
A purple graphic with a faint map of the U.S. South. Text in the center: "Something is coming...from New Disabled South. 6 Days." Below are colorful silhouettes of disabled people.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 21/04/2026
Here’s a bill walk-through video of our Plain Language Policy Dashboard to show you how it all works 💜 Check out the Dashboard here: plain-language-policy-dashboard.org [Screen recording of a video walk-through of how to look up a bill inside New Disabled South’s PL Policy Dashboard page.]
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 28/10/2025
We are offering one time payments to disabled folks in the South who will not receive their SNAP benefits this month. If you need help, please find more information and details at ndsdj.org/snaphelp. If you’d like to donate to the fund, go to ndsdj.org/snapdonate We take care of each other ❤️
Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Apply: Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ Text below explains that due to the government shutdown, people in the South will not receive their November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP — $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people. It notes that funding is first-come, first-served and that SSI or Medicaid recipients should read a disclaimer before applying. A call-to-action at the bottom reads: ‘Apply at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ There are small illustrations of a grocery bag and a grocery list.Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Donate to Support Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ The message says that New Disabled South is raising money to provide direct payments to people impacted by loss of SNAP funds, and invites donations. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Donate at ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items is on the left.Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Solicitar: Asistencia Alimentaria para Personas con Discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that due to the government shutdown, people will not receive November SNAP payments and that New Disabled South offers one-time payments of $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people, first-come, first-served. It also includes a note for SSI or Medicaid recipients. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Solicitar en ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag and grocery list appears on the left.Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Dona para apoyar la asistencia alimentaria para personas con discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that New Disabled South is raising funds to make direct payments to people affected by the loss of SNAP funds and provides information on how to donate. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Dona en ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items appears on the left.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 01/05/2025
We’re hiring for a graphic designer! Details and application at go.newdisabledsouth.org/designer.
A light orange background with the New Disabled South logo at the top. The text reads, “WE’RE HIRING! Graphic Designer. Contractor position. $36 per hour. 16 hours per week. Help NDS elevate our visual storytelling and design needs across digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong design aesthetic rooted in justice and accessibility, and the ability to translate our mission into compelling graphics that educate, mobilize, and build community. This could grow into a full-time communications team position in the next year. Details and application at go.newdisabledsouth.org/designer”
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 13/02/2025
Our statement on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
An orange and black background with the New Disabled South and Black Disability Institute logos at the bottom. In the middle the text reads: RFK Jr. is blatantly anti-Black, ableist, anti-science, a conspiracy theorist, and completely unqualified to lead a department that should be focused on scientific advancement and service to those who are most impacted by oppressive systems. He holds beliefs that served as the basis for unethical medical research and biased conclusions, that disregard Black bodies and Black lives as nothing more than tools for research. He believes that vaccines cause autism, among other debunked, deadly theories. His confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services is not only a betrayal to the researchers and medical professionals who have dedicated their lives to this work, but it is a confirmation of what the most marginalized disabled folks have already known: that the systems the elite claim are supposed to support the American people were actually designed to ensure that the white, male, cis, nondisabled few can hold onto power. The results of this disastrous confirmation? Black women will die during childbirth at higher rates, disabled people will be institutionalized at higher rates, BIPOC disabled kids will be further excluded from opportunities to advance their futures, and mis/disinformation around vaccines and other lifesaving medical advancements will literally get people killed. Now more than ever, it’s up to us to keep our communities safe.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 31/01/2025
Despite Donald Trump’s claims on, disabled people did not cause the plane crash at DCA. What a dangerous, repugnant, morally reprehensible thing to say to a nation of people who are shocked & scared and especially to the grieving families of people who just died in a horrific and unimaginable way.
Despite Donald Trump’s claims on live TV, disabled people did not cause the plane crash at DCA. What a dangerous, repugnant, morally reprehensible thing to say to a nation of people who are shocked and scared and especially to the grieving families of people who just died in a horrific and unimaginable way. DEI did not cause a plane crash. This is infuriatingly ableist and racist garbage. In our greatest moment of need, we are once again abandoned by the very people meant to lead.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 23/01/2025
Following yesterday’s announcement about our Black Disability Institute, we’re beyond thrilled that our friend @drsamischalk.bsky.social is joining the team as a Senior Research Fellow through May 2026! We are really looking forward to doing some great work together this year and next.
At the top, bold black text reads: “DR. SAMI SCHALK.” Below, a photo shows Dr. Schalk, a Black woman, smiling brightly in a pink ruffled dress with white gloves and glasses, standing outdoors against a background of greenery. At the bottom, a purple text box states: “New Disabled South is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sami Schalk, renowned scholar, activist, and author of *Black Disability Politics*, to the team as a Senior Research Fellow with the Black Disability Institute!” Logos for the Black Disability Institute and New Disabled South appear in the bottom corners.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 22/01/2025
center Southern Black disabled folks in all aspects of our work, and BDI helps us expand that in a new way. We have more exciting updates to share on BDI soon!
A cream background with the heading "WHAT WE ARE DOING" in bold black letters. The text highlights three activities: engaging key research and policy stakeholders, creating collaborative spaces for impactful dissemination of research findings, and mobilizing resources to address barriers to self-determination, quality care, and economic independence for Black disabled people. The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.Text on a cream background with the heading "WHAT’S TO COME" in bold black letters. The text reads: "We’ll have some exciting opportunities to share soon. Check back in at NewDisabledSouth.org in 2025 for more!" The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 22/01/2025
to initiate original research and bolster existing advocacy efforts examining issues uniquely affecting Black people with disabilities. In this moment, it’s more important than ever that we…
3. A cream background with bold black headings for three sections: "Research," "Thought Leadership," and "Community Engagement." The text under "Research" describes original research highlighting Black disabled people's experiences, especially in the South. "Thought Leadership" highlights the role of BDI in uniting leaders to rethink care for Black disabled people. "Community Engagement" emphasizes the importance of education programs to foster research awareness and support initiatives. The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.Text on a cream background with the heading "MISSION" in bold black letters. The text reads: "Our mission is to initiate original research and bolster existing advocacy efforts examining issues uniquely affecting Black people with disabilities." The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 22/01/2025
We are so excited to announce the launch of the Black Disability Institute, a think tank housed under our Research and Data team! Conceived and led by our Director of Data and Research Kiana Jackson and our Co-Founder and COO Kehi Iman Wilson, BDI’s mission is…
A logo for the Black Disability Institute. The design features a black silhouette of a person's profile adorned with a purple flower as their hair. The silhouette is connected to an outline of a book with purple lines, symbolizing knowledge and connection. The words "Black Disability Institute" are prominently displayed in bold black letters. In the bottom-right corner is the New Disabled South logo.Text on a cream background reads: "WHO WE ARE. The Black Disability Institute (BDI) is a think tank housed within New Disabled South’s Research Department under the leadership of Kiana Jackson, Data & Research Director, and Kehsi Iman Wilson, Co-Founder and COO." The New Disabled South logo is in the bottom-right corner.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 28/11/2024
Repost from @freedomoklahoma.bsky.social • “Today we acknowledge the long history of genocide, removal, and ongoing harm to the Indigenous people whose land we continue to occupy, and whose pain is so often erased through stories and celebrations meant to center white feelings and…
A white background with text and green and red flora. Text "National Day of Mourning" with smaller text "Today we acknowledge the long history of genocide, removal, and ongoing harm to the Indigenous people whose land we continue to occupy, and whose pain is so often erased through stories and celebrations meant to center white feelings and appease white guilt. There's no way to rebrand the continued violence of colonization. Today we honor the grief of the Wampanoag people, all of our Two Spirit relatives, and the Indigenous peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and other occupied lands facing genocide and continuing colonial violence." In the lower left text "November 28, 2024" and in the bottom right a Freedom Oklahoma logo.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 19/11/2024
We are honored to share that we are winners of two Anthem Awards — one in the Human & Civil Rights, Emerging Company or Organization category, and another in the Responsible Technology, Innovation category for our Plain Language Policy Dashboard! The recognition means so much, but…
A navy blue background with a pink, a green, and a light blue stripe in a rounded triangular shape with a cream-colored hand shaped in a triangle-like fist with the words ANTHEM AWARDS written in the middle of it, with text below the hand that says 4th Annual Anthem Winners Announced!
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 10/11/2024
We’re happy to be here! Check out our election ad from last month, and find out more about all of our work at newdisabledsouth.org.
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