Last week, Rep. Jennifer Wexton made history by being the first MoC to deliver a speech on the floor using #AAC . I talked to people who use similar apps to communicate about their thoughts about the occasion and the way media covered it. My latest 19thnews 19thnews.org/2024/05/jennif…

1 million d/Deaf Americans hold the power to sway elections, yet accessibility barriers sideline many from political engagement: yhoo.it/3WGMxBk #REVUP #DisabilityVote #RevUp #DeafVote

We can't think of a better way to thank moms this #MothersDay than improving access to paid leave and HCBS for every disabled mom, adult taking care of their aging mom, and moms of children with disabilities. #MomsPowerUS #HCBSCantWait

The DOT is proposing a new rule for safer air travel! ✈️ Share your experiences to help AAPD advocate for change: bit.ly/3UOn1sv #FlyingWhileDisabled #AccessibleAviation #RightsOnFlights

Today's the deadline to apply for our 2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media #Scholarship ! Students with disabilities pursuing careers in #media , #comms , or #entertainment that will be enrolled in college for Fall 2024 are eligible.

Apply by 5 PM ET here:

surveymonkey.com/r/2024NBCUAAPD

Disabled voters face many barriers on Election Day. Conducting accessibility audits can help! The National Polling Access Audit Coalition created a toolkit to support accessibility efforts: bit.ly/3UJjBqF

#ElectionAccessibility #AccessTheVote

Announcing Our 2024 REV UP Grantees! We're awarding $390,000 to 72 projects in 28 states and D.C. The grants support voter outreach, educational materials, accessible transportation, & more! Learn more: bit.ly/3QleKtu #AccessibleVoting #DisabilityVote

Don't forget to apply for the 2024 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship! 8 scholarships available for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply by 5/8! bit.ly/3wpuAMF #Scholarship #Education

AAPD is offering #COVID & #HigherEd grants for groups doing disability projects on campuses that support community building, civic engagement, disability joy, & more. Apply by May 15th: bit.ly/4d11Bzq #DisabilityRights

Our #NationalPoetryMonth spotlight for today is Thunder & Lightning Poetry, a collective of disabled BIPOC & queer poets. They foster accessible community spaces that celebrate creativity within the chronically-ill, neurodivergent & disabled community. Follow founder Valois J Vera

Today, we celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth by honoring beloved poet & disability rights activist Laura Hershey. Here's part of her famous poem, “You Get Proud By Practicing':

Remember, you weren’t the one
Who made you ashamed,
But you are the one
Who can make you proud.

Disability is a culture. It is a community. It is an identity.

It is a normal part of human diversity.

It is not a problem to be fixed.

Hearing from that panel of #RevUp grassroots activists has us revved up and ready to go! Interested in the resources they mentioned? Make sure to go check out our plain language voting guides, and find the guide for your state: aapd.com/voter-info #DisabilityCommunity2024

Sharing disability community stories is everything. Thank you AAPD.

#DisabilityCommunity2024
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Our President & CEO Maria Town is right: COVID-19 policy changes this year have been devastating. But AAPD will keep investing in the next generation disabled leaders and organizers. Apply for our COVID-19 & Higher Ed Community Grants: aapd.com/covid-19-highe…

Are you energized by Secretary Pete Buttigieg 's remarks at #DisabilityCommunity2024 about making air travel more accessible for disabled passengers? You can take action RIGHT NOW to share your story and help DOT write the best rule for our community: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/59992/