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  1. North Carolina Joins Governors Defending Disability Community Services

    North Carolina is among 18 states whose governors are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to protect community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 15, 2026, report from Disability Scoop.

    The governors’ letter challenges a Justice Department memo questioning longstanding interpretations of Olmstead v. L.C., the landmark Supreme Court decision supporting access to community-based services rather than unnecessary institutionalization.


    What Are Governors Calling For?

    The governors oppose federal actions that could weaken community integration protections. Their letter emphasizes the importance of allowing people with disabilities to make meaningful choices about where they live, work and receive services.

    Disability advocates quoted in the report stress that the Justice Department memo has not changed the law itself.


    Why It Matters for Raleigh

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, North Carolina’s participation connects this national debate to concerns about independent living and community participation.

    The issue centers on protections that help people remain connected to their homes, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details about the governors’ letter and advocates’ concerns.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving #News #NorthCarolina #Olmstead #RaleighNews
  2. North Carolina Joins Governors Defending Disability Community Services

    North Carolina is among 18 states whose governors are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to protect community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 15, 2026, report from Disability Scoop.

    The governors’ letter challenges a Justice Department memo questioning longstanding interpretations of Olmstead v. L.C., the landmark Supreme Court decision supporting access to community-based services rather than unnecessary institutionalization.


    What Are Governors Calling For?

    The governors oppose federal actions that could weaken community integration protections. Their letter emphasizes the importance of allowing people with disabilities to make meaningful choices about where they live, work and receive services.

    Disability advocates quoted in the report stress that the Justice Department memo has not changed the law itself.


    Why It Matters for Raleigh

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, North Carolina’s participation connects this national debate to concerns about independent living and community participation.

    The issue centers on protections that help people remain connected to their homes, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details about the governors’ letter and advocates’ concerns.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving #News #NorthCarolina #Olmstead #RaleighNews
  3. North Carolina Joins Governors Defending Disability Community Services

    North Carolina is among 18 states whose governors are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to protect community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 15, 2026, report from Disability Scoop.

    The governors’ letter challenges a Justice Department memo questioning longstanding interpretations of Olmstead v. L.C., the landmark Supreme Court decision supporting access to community-based services rather than unnecessary institutionalization.


    What Are Governors Calling For?

    The governors oppose federal actions that could weaken community integration protections. Their letter emphasizes the importance of allowing people with disabilities to make meaningful choices about where they live, work and receive services.

    Disability advocates quoted in the report stress that the Justice Department memo has not changed the law itself.


    Why It Matters for Raleigh

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, North Carolina’s participation connects this national debate to concerns about independent living and community participation.

    The issue centers on protections that help people remain connected to their homes, schools, workplaces and neighborhoods.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details about the governors’ letter and advocates’ concerns.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving #News #NorthCarolina #Olmstead #RaleighNews
  4. Proposed Federal Changes Raise Concerns About Disability Community Services

    A proposed federal court resolution could weaken regulatory protections supporting community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 8, 2026, report by Disability Scoop.

    The report says the U.S. Department of Justice and five states are asking a federal court to remove language about the “most integrated setting” from Department of Health and Human Services regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

    Disability advocates warn that the move could undermine protections that help people live and receive services in their communities. The article describes a proposed resolution requiring court approval—not a completed change to federal law.


    Why Raleigh Residents Should Pay Attention

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, the issue underscores the importance of following federal decisions affecting community living and access to services.

    Advocates quoted in the report emphasize that changing regulations would not itself repeal Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Their concerns center on weakened protections and federal enforcement.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details and perspectives from disability rights organizations.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #News #RaleighCommunity #Section504
  5. Proposed Federal Changes Raise Concerns About Disability Community Services

    A proposed federal court resolution could weaken regulatory protections supporting community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 8, 2026, report by Disability Scoop.

    The report says the U.S. Department of Justice and five states are asking a federal court to remove language about the “most integrated setting” from Department of Health and Human Services regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

    Disability advocates warn that the move could undermine protections that help people live and receive services in their communities. The article describes a proposed resolution requiring court approval—not a completed change to federal law.


    Why Raleigh Residents Should Pay Attention

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, the issue underscores the importance of following federal decisions affecting community living and access to services.

    Advocates quoted in the report emphasize that changing regulations would not itself repeal Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Their concerns center on weakened protections and federal enforcement.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details and perspectives from disability rights organizations.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #News #RaleighCommunity #Section504
  6. Proposed Federal Changes Raise Concerns About Disability Community Services

    A proposed federal court resolution could weaken regulatory protections supporting community-based services for people with disabilities, according to a September 8, 2026, report by Disability Scoop.

    The report says the U.S. Department of Justice and five states are asking a federal court to remove language about the “most integrated setting” from Department of Health and Human Services regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

    Disability advocates warn that the move could undermine protections that help people live and receive services in their communities. The article describes a proposed resolution requiring court approval—not a completed change to federal law.


    Why Raleigh Residents Should Pay Attention

    For Raleigh residents with disabilities, families and caregivers, the issue underscores the importance of following federal decisions affecting community living and access to services.

    Advocates quoted in the report emphasize that changing regulations would not itself repeal Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Their concerns center on weakened protections and federal enforcement.

    Read Michelle Diament’s full report at Disability Scoop⁠ for details and perspectives from disability rights organizations.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro |

    #Accessibility #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #CommunityBasedServices #DisabilityRights #News #RaleighCommunity #Section504
  7. Lawsuit Claims AI Hiring Tools Discriminate Against Disabled Job Applicants

    A closely watched federal lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence used during the hiring process can unfairly screen out qualified applicants with disabilities.

    As reported by Disability Scoop⁠, the proposed class-action lawsuit accuses human resources platform Workday of using AI-powered screening tools that disproportionately disadvantage disabled applicants, people older than 40 and members of other protected groups.

    Employment Gaps May Become Disability “Proxies”

    The plaintiffs allege Workday’s software can treat information such as gaps in employment history as an indicator of illness or disability. A federal judge has allowed claims involving disability discrimination and disparate impact to continue, while earlier allegations of intentional discrimination were dismissed.

    Workday denies the allegations. The company says its recruiting technology evaluates job qualifications—not protected characteristics—and that employers retain control over hiring decisions. Reuters reported that a federal judge allowed most of the amended claims to proceed⁠.

    Why the Case Matters

    The lawsuit could help establish how existing civil rights protections apply when employers rely on automated systems to review résumés, rank candidates or recommend which applicants advance.

    The U.S. Department of Justice warns that hiring technologies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when they unfairly screen out qualified applicants. Employers can also remain responsible when discriminatory technology is supplied by a third-party vendor, according to federal guidance on AI and disability discrimination⁠.

    For job seekers with disabilities, the case highlights growing concerns about transparency, reasonable accommodations and whether an automated rejection occurred before a human reviewed the application.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for employment, technology, disability and community news.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson A Highly Skilled Person with Disabilities|

    #accessibleHiring #AIHiringTools #algorithmicBias #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #artificialIntelligence #disabilityDiscrimination #disabledJobApplicants #DoRaleigh #employmentDiscrimination #News #RaleighJobs #WorkdayLawsuit #workplaceTechnology
  8. Lawsuit Claims AI Hiring Tools Discriminate Against Disabled Job Applicants

    A closely watched federal lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence used during the hiring process can unfairly screen out qualified applicants with disabilities.

    As reported by Disability Scoop⁠, the proposed class-action lawsuit accuses human resources platform Workday of using AI-powered screening tools that disproportionately disadvantage disabled applicants, people older than 40 and members of other protected groups.

    Employment Gaps May Become Disability “Proxies”

    The plaintiffs allege Workday’s software can treat information such as gaps in employment history as an indicator of illness or disability. A federal judge has allowed claims involving disability discrimination and disparate impact to continue, while earlier allegations of intentional discrimination were dismissed.

    Workday denies the allegations. The company says its recruiting technology evaluates job qualifications—not protected characteristics—and that employers retain control over hiring decisions. Reuters reported that a federal judge allowed most of the amended claims to proceed⁠.

    Why the Case Matters

    The lawsuit could help establish how existing civil rights protections apply when employers rely on automated systems to review résumés, rank candidates or recommend which applicants advance.

    The U.S. Department of Justice warns that hiring technologies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when they unfairly screen out qualified applicants. Employers can also remain responsible when discriminatory technology is supplied by a third-party vendor, according to federal guidance on AI and disability discrimination⁠.

    For job seekers with disabilities, the case highlights growing concerns about transparency, reasonable accommodations and whether an automated rejection occurred before a human reviewed the application.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for employment, technology, disability and community news.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson A Highly Skilled Person with Disabilities|

    #accessibleHiring #AIHiringTools #algorithmicBias #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #artificialIntelligence #disabilityDiscrimination #disabledJobApplicants #DoRaleigh #employmentDiscrimination #News #RaleighJobs #WorkdayLawsuit #workplaceTechnology
  9. Lawsuit Claims AI Hiring Tools Discriminate Against Disabled Job Applicants

    A closely watched federal lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence used during the hiring process can unfairly screen out qualified applicants with disabilities.

    As reported by Disability Scoop⁠, the proposed class-action lawsuit accuses human resources platform Workday of using AI-powered screening tools that disproportionately disadvantage disabled applicants, people older than 40 and members of other protected groups.

    Employment Gaps May Become Disability “Proxies”

    The plaintiffs allege Workday’s software can treat information such as gaps in employment history as an indicator of illness or disability. A federal judge has allowed claims involving disability discrimination and disparate impact to continue, while earlier allegations of intentional discrimination were dismissed.

    Workday denies the allegations. The company says its recruiting technology evaluates job qualifications—not protected characteristics—and that employers retain control over hiring decisions. Reuters reported that a federal judge allowed most of the amended claims to proceed⁠.

    Why the Case Matters

    The lawsuit could help establish how existing civil rights protections apply when employers rely on automated systems to review résumés, rank candidates or recommend which applicants advance.

    The U.S. Department of Justice warns that hiring technologies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when they unfairly screen out qualified applicants. Employers can also remain responsible when discriminatory technology is supplied by a third-party vendor, according to federal guidance on AI and disability discrimination⁠.

    For job seekers with disabilities, the case highlights growing concerns about transparency, reasonable accommodations and whether an automated rejection occurred before a human reviewed the application.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for employment, technology, disability and community news.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson A Highly Skilled Person with Disabilities|

    #accessibleHiring #AIHiringTools #algorithmicBias #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #artificialIntelligence #disabilityDiscrimination #disabledJobApplicants #DoRaleigh #employmentDiscrimination #News #RaleighJobs #WorkdayLawsuit #workplaceTechnology
  10. Lawsuit Claims AI Hiring Tools Discriminate Against Disabled Job Applicants

    A closely watched federal lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence used during the hiring process can unfairly screen out qualified applicants with disabilities.

    As reported by Disability Scoop⁠, the proposed class-action lawsuit accuses human resources platform Workday of using AI-powered screening tools that disproportionately disadvantage disabled applicants, people older than 40 and members of other protected groups.

    Employment Gaps May Become Disability “Proxies”

    The plaintiffs allege Workday’s software can treat information such as gaps in employment history as an indicator of illness or disability. A federal judge has allowed claims involving disability discrimination and disparate impact to continue, while earlier allegations of intentional discrimination were dismissed.

    Workday denies the allegations. The company says its recruiting technology evaluates job qualifications—not protected characteristics—and that employers retain control over hiring decisions. Reuters reported that a federal judge allowed most of the amended claims to proceed⁠.

    Why the Case Matters

    The lawsuit could help establish how existing civil rights protections apply when employers rely on automated systems to review résumés, rank candidates or recommend which applicants advance.

    The U.S. Department of Justice warns that hiring technologies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when they unfairly screen out qualified applicants. Employers can also remain responsible when discriminatory technology is supplied by a third-party vendor, according to federal guidance on AI and disability discrimination⁠.

    For job seekers with disabilities, the case highlights growing concerns about transparency, reasonable accommodations and whether an automated rejection occurred before a human reviewed the application.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for employment, technology, disability and community news.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson A Highly Skilled Person with Disabilities|

    #accessibleHiring #AIHiringTools #algorithmicBias #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #artificialIntelligence #disabilityDiscrimination #disabledJobApplicants #DoRaleigh #employmentDiscrimination #News #RaleighJobs #WorkdayLawsuit #workplaceTechnology
  11. Lawsuit Claims AI Hiring Tools Discriminate Against Disabled Job Applicants

    A closely watched federal lawsuit alleges that artificial intelligence used during the hiring process can unfairly screen out qualified applicants with disabilities.

    As reported by Disability Scoop⁠, the proposed class-action lawsuit accuses human resources platform Workday of using AI-powered screening tools that disproportionately disadvantage disabled applicants, people older than 40 and members of other protected groups.

    Employment Gaps May Become Disability “Proxies”

    The plaintiffs allege Workday’s software can treat information such as gaps in employment history as an indicator of illness or disability. A federal judge has allowed claims involving disability discrimination and disparate impact to continue, while earlier allegations of intentional discrimination were dismissed.

    Workday denies the allegations. The company says its recruiting technology evaluates job qualifications—not protected characteristics—and that employers retain control over hiring decisions. Reuters reported that a federal judge allowed most of the amended claims to proceed⁠.

    Why the Case Matters

    The lawsuit could help establish how existing civil rights protections apply when employers rely on automated systems to review résumés, rank candidates or recommend which applicants advance.

    The U.S. Department of Justice warns that hiring technologies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when they unfairly screen out qualified applicants. Employers can also remain responsible when discriminatory technology is supplied by a third-party vendor, according to federal guidance on AI and disability discrimination⁠.

    For job seekers with disabilities, the case highlights growing concerns about transparency, reasonable accommodations and whether an automated rejection occurred before a human reviewed the application.

    Follow DoRaleigh.com for employment, technology, disability and community news.

    Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

    Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

    Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

    Published by Bryan Tomlinson A Highly Skilled Person with Disabilities|

    #accessibleHiring #AIHiringTools #algorithmicBias #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #artificialIntelligence #disabilityDiscrimination #disabledJobApplicants #DoRaleigh #employmentDiscrimination #News #RaleighJobs #WorkdayLawsuit #workplaceTechnology
  12. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    ADA Anniversary

    July 26th, 1990, and 36 years later, there is still change to be made… We should never just settle for the bare minimum.

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed on July 26th 1990, was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. President George Bush Sr. signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House.

    If you could not tell, Judy Heumann is my person. I really admire her part in advocating for people with disabilities before her death (March 2023).

    Judy’s disability was polio, which she contracted at the age of 18 months old.

    She was known for being the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement”. She was recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community.

    She was led in the mainstreaming of disability rights into international development for the State Department.

    Judy often spoke of her difficulty getting a proper education since she was wheelchair bound because of the polio she contracted at a young age.

    Three years after her death, we still have people fighting to keep their health care, jobs, and to get a more then adaquent education. Transportation for millions of Americans, well, it is not the responsibility of the community or state to get you to and from where you need to go or want to go. It is so useful for communities to add a level of independence for people.

    Health care always has and, unfortunately, probably will have an issue with this for everyone. However, when you have multiple specialists because you need them, not really out of a want ever… am I right?

    Education also has had its ups and downs, and again well probably never be perfect; however, we need to do better. People should not have to go one-on-one to get the best care.

    #ADA #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #getToKnowMe #health #JudyHeumann #Wellbeing
  13. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    July 26 2026

    Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in 1990 it is 36 years old to today.

    Today many disabled people look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as a great first step and a stepping stone and believe we could do better by our Americans leaving with disabilities. And we could stand to do better.

    #aGlimpseAtMe #abuse #ADA #ADHD #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Animals #AspergerSSyndrome #Author #Autism #awareness #bestFriend #bullying #burnout #care #clubFoot #compassion #desire #developmentOfSkill #didYouKnow #disabilities #disabilityHistoryAndPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #dos #dwarfism #education #event #freedom #getToKnowMe #goals #Gratitude #help #Life #love #LoveAndSupport #migraines #National #parents #pride #progress #PTSD #reflections #schizophrenia #selfCare #SpinaBifida #storyTelling #support #triggers #Wellbeing #Wisconsin #writing
  14. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    July 26 2026

    Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in 1990 it is 36 years old to today.

    Today many disabled people look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as a great first step and a stepping stone and believe we could do better by our Americans leaving with disabilities. And we could stand to do better.

    #aGlimpseAtMe #abuse #ADA #ADHD #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Animals #AspergerSSyndrome #Author #Autism #awareness #bestFriend #bullying #burnout #care #clubFoot #compassion #desire #developmentOfSkill #didYouKnow #disabilities #disabilityHistoryAndPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #dos #dwarfism #education #event #freedom #getToKnowMe #goals #Gratitude #help #Life #love #LoveAndSupport #migraines #National #parents #pride #progress #PTSD #reflections #schizophrenia #selfCare #SpinaBifida #storyTelling #support #triggers #Wellbeing #Wisconsin #writing
  15. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    July 26 2026

    Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in 1990 it is 36 years old to today.

    Today many disabled people look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as a great first step and a stepping stone and believe we could do better by our Americans leaving with disabilities. And we could stand to do better.

    #aGlimpseAtMe #abuse #ADA #ADHD #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Animals #AspergerSSyndrome #Author #Autism #awareness #bestFriend #bullying #burnout #care #clubFoot #compassion #desire #developmentOfSkill #didYouKnow #disabilities #disabilityHistoryAndPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #dos #dwarfism #education #event #freedom #getToKnowMe #goals #Gratitude #help #Life #love #LoveAndSupport #migraines #National #parents #pride #progress #PTSD #reflections #schizophrenia #selfCare #SpinaBifida #storyTelling #support #triggers #Wellbeing #Wisconsin #writing
  16. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    July 26 2026

    Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in 1990 it is 36 years old to today.

    Today many disabled people look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as a great first step and a stepping stone and believe we could do better by our Americans leaving with disabilities. And we could stand to do better.

    #aGlimpseAtMe #abuse #ADA #ADHD #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Animals #AspergerSSyndrome #Author #Autism #awareness #bestFriend #bullying #burnout #care #clubFoot #compassion #desire #developmentOfSkill #didYouKnow #disabilities #disabilityHistoryAndPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #dos #dwarfism #education #event #freedom #getToKnowMe #goals #Gratitude #help #Life #love #LoveAndSupport #migraines #National #parents #pride #progress #PTSD #reflections #schizophrenia #selfCare #SpinaBifida #storyTelling #support #triggers #Wellbeing #Wisconsin #writing
  17. Sweet Thought’s by Marie @sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com@sweetmariesthoughts.wordpress.com ·

    July 26 2026

    Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on this day in 1990 it is 36 years old to today.

    Today many disabled people look at the Americans with Disabilities Act as a great first step and a stepping stone and believe we could do better by our Americans leaving with disabilities. And we could stand to do better.

    #aGlimpseAtMe #abuse #ADA #ADHD #Advocate #allMeaningful #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Animals #AspergerSSyndrome #Author #Autism #awareness #bestFriend #bullying #burnout #care #clubFoot #compassion #desire #developmentOfSkill #didYouKnow #disabilities #disabilityHistoryAndPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #dos #dwarfism #education #event #freedom #getToKnowMe #goals #Gratitude #help #Life #love #LoveAndSupport #migraines #National #parents #pride #progress #PTSD #reflections #schizophrenia #selfCare #SpinaBifida #storyTelling #support #triggers #Wellbeing #Wisconsin #writing
  18. Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Well, now you do!

    Disability Pride Month celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings awareness to the 16% of the global population living with a disability.

    Check out this Wikipedia article below to learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and the design of the updated Disability Pride flag.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabili
    #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #Accessibility

    (Disability Pride Flag created by Ann Magill)

  19. Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Well, now you do!

    Disability Pride Month celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings awareness to the 16% of the global population living with a disability.

    Check out this Wikipedia article below to learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and the design of the updated Disability Pride flag.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabili
    #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #Accessibility

    (Disability Pride Flag created by Ann Magill)

  20. Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Well, now you do!

    Disability Pride Month celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings awareness to the 16% of the global population living with a disability.

    Check out this Wikipedia article below to learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and the design of the updated Disability Pride flag.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabili
    #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #Accessibility

    (Disability Pride Flag created by Ann Magill)

  21. Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Well, now you do!

    Disability Pride Month celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings awareness to the 16% of the global population living with a disability.

    Check out this Wikipedia article below to learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and the design of the updated Disability Pride flag.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabili
    #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #Accessibility

    (Disability Pride Flag created by Ann Magill)

  22. Did you know July is Disability Pride Month? Well, now you do!

    Disability Pride Month celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings awareness to the 16% of the global population living with a disability.

    Check out this Wikipedia article below to learn more about the history of Disability Pride Month and the design of the updated Disability Pride flag.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disabili
    #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disabled #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #Accessibility

    (Disability Pride Flag created by Ann Magill)

  23. Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers

    The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say. Most of the lawyers work either for the Department of Justice or for disability rights agencies that Congress set up in every state decades ago. Many of the Justice Department lawyers quit in 2025 after being reassigned to other duties, their supporters say.

    Source

    This post has been syndicated from Truthout, where it was published under this address.

  24. Trump Budget Cuts Threaten Access to Disability Rights Lawyers

    The Trump administration is trying to slash access to lawyers who defend the rights of Americans with disabilities, advocates say. Most of the lawyers work either for the Department of Justice or for disability rights agencies that Congress set up in every state decades ago. Many of the Justice Department lawyers quit in 2025 after being reassigned to other duties, their supporters say.

    Source

    This post has been syndicated from Truthout, where it was published under this address.

  25. Startup Battlefield alum DevAlly raises €2M to help companies with Europe’s feisty new accessibility law

    Many businesses that provide goods and services to the EU’s 450 million consumers must comply with new accessibility…
    #NewsBeep #News #Entrepreneurship #Accessibility #americanswithdisabilitiesact #Business #DevAlly #Exclusive #UK #UnitedKingdom
    newsbeep.com/uk/198286/

  26. You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

    Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6

    fyi: Duck Player “lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads, and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌” duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help

    turek4iowa.com/about/

    #DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  27. You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

    Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6

    fyi: Duck Player “lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads, and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌” duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help

    turek4iowa.com/about/

    #DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  28. You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

    Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6

    fyi: Duck Player “lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads, and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌” duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help

    turek4iowa.com/about/

    #DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  29. You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

    Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6

    fyi: Duck Player “lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads, and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌” duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help

    turek4iowa.com/about/

    #DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  30. You may recall Josh Turek's name from his playing wheelchair basketball professionally around the world and in four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals.

    Since Jan 2023 he’s served in Iowa state legislature. And today Josh Turek launched his U.S. Senate campaign. youtu.be/kCD3vVVAa7U?si=WypRd6

    fyi: Duck Player “lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads, and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌” duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help

    turek4iowa.com/about/

    #DisabilityIsNotABadThing #Paralympics #Underdog #JoshTurek #Iowa #USsenate #SpinaBifida #AgentOrange #TomHarkin #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct

  31. More on #Trump's changes to #Ada, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
    #Project2025
    "DOJ streamlines ADA compliance for businesses"

    The six other pieces (changed) related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
    thehill.com/homenews/administr

  32. More on #Trump's changes to #Ada, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
    #Project2025
    "DOJ streamlines ADA compliance for businesses"

    The six other pieces (changed) related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
    thehill.com/homenews/administr

  33. More on #Trump's changes to #Ada, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
    #Project2025
    "DOJ streamlines ADA compliance for businesses"

    The six other pieces (changed) related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
    thehill.com/homenews/administr

  34. More on #Trump's changes to #Ada, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
    #Project2025
    "DOJ streamlines ADA compliance for businesses"

    The six other pieces (changed) related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
    thehill.com/homenews/administr

  35. More on #Trump's changes to #Ada, #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
    #Project2025
    "DOJ streamlines ADA compliance for businesses"

    The six other pieces (changed) related to accessible features in retail establishments and lodging facilities, customer service protocols at hotels, input from customers with disabilities, reaching out to customers with disabilities and assistance at self-service gas stations.
    thehill.com/homenews/administr

  36. There's a provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that says disabled people have the right to train their own service dogs. Maya Cruz writes for @TeenVogue about the joys and challenges of training Rosalie, who helps her manage the symptoms of her obsessive compulsive disorder, and talks to other young disabled people about their experiences. “In the training process, you just learn how to advocate for your dog — you learn how to ask for things, and how to say, I just need to take a moment, my dog needs a break," says Carmen, whose dog is called Pochita. "And I’ve learned how to do that for myself now, too. I have learned that this dog is going to give me access to the world, and I deserve that access. Now, I tell myself, you deserve this. But I started by learning how to advocate for my dog.”

    flip.it/8SuFfx

    #Disability #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Lifestyle #DogsOfMastodon #Culture #Dogs #Autism #OCD #Neurodivergent #ServiceDog #Pets

  37. There's a provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that says disabled people have the right to train their own service dogs. Maya Cruz writes for @TeenVogue about the joys and challenges of training Rosalie, who helps her manage the symptoms of her obsessive compulsive disorder, and talks to other young disabled people about their experiences. “In the training process, you just learn how to advocate for your dog — you learn how to ask for things, and how to say, I just need to take a moment, my dog needs a break," says Carmen, whose dog is called Pochita. "And I’ve learned how to do that for myself now, too. I have learned that this dog is going to give me access to the world, and I deserve that access. Now, I tell myself, you deserve this. But I started by learning how to advocate for my dog.”

    flip.it/8SuFfx

    #Disability #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Lifestyle #DogsOfMastodon #Culture #Dogs #Autism #OCD #Neurodivergent #ServiceDog #Pets

  38. There's a provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that says disabled people have the right to train their own service dogs. Maya Cruz writes for @TeenVogue about the joys and challenges of training Rosalie, who helps her manage the symptoms of her obsessive compulsive disorder, and talks to other young disabled people about their experiences. “In the training process, you just learn how to advocate for your dog — you learn how to ask for things, and how to say, I just need to take a moment, my dog needs a break," says Carmen, whose dog is called Pochita. "And I’ve learned how to do that for myself now, too. I have learned that this dog is going to give me access to the world, and I deserve that access. Now, I tell myself, you deserve this. But I started by learning how to advocate for my dog.”

    flip.it/8SuFfx

    #Disability #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Lifestyle #DogsOfMastodon #Culture #Dogs #Autism #OCD #Neurodivergent #ServiceDog #Pets

  39. There's a provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that says disabled people have the right to train their own service dogs. Maya Cruz writes for @TeenVogue about the joys and challenges of training Rosalie, who helps her manage the symptoms of her obsessive compulsive disorder, and talks to other young disabled people about their experiences. “In the training process, you just learn how to advocate for your dog — you learn how to ask for things, and how to say, I just need to take a moment, my dog needs a break," says Carmen, whose dog is called Pochita. "And I’ve learned how to do that for myself now, too. I have learned that this dog is going to give me access to the world, and I deserve that access. Now, I tell myself, you deserve this. But I started by learning how to advocate for my dog.”

    flip.it/8SuFfx

    #Disability #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Lifestyle #DogsOfMastodon #Culture #Dogs #Autism #OCD #Neurodivergent #ServiceDog #Pets

  40. There's a provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that says disabled people have the right to train their own service dogs. Maya Cruz writes for @TeenVogue about the joys and challenges of training Rosalie, who helps her manage the symptoms of her obsessive compulsive disorder, and talks to other young disabled people about their experiences. “In the training process, you just learn how to advocate for your dog — you learn how to ask for things, and how to say, I just need to take a moment, my dog needs a break," says Carmen, whose dog is called Pochita. "And I’ve learned how to do that for myself now, too. I have learned that this dog is going to give me access to the world, and I deserve that access. Now, I tell myself, you deserve this. But I started by learning how to advocate for my dog.”

    flip.it/8SuFfx

    #Disability #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #Lifestyle #DogsOfMastodon #Culture #Dogs #Autism #OCD #Neurodivergent #ServiceDog #Pets

  41. This is the #DisintegrationChecklist. #TheChecklist of what we can expect to lose in the next four years. That makes it a tool for gauging the progress of loss. 43 items. A grim countdown score in the form of a simple number: how many are still left? That is the #DisintegrationScore. 43... for now.

    _________________________
    from‬ absurdistwords.bsky.social‬:

    #ThingsThatWillDisappearInTheNextFourYears (A non-exhaustive list)

    #AbortionRights
    #Contraception
    #NoFaultDivorce
    #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (#VAWA)
    #CivilRightsAct
    #VotingRightsAct
    #FirstAmendment Protections
    #BirthrightCitizenship
    #NaturalizationProtection
    #EnvironmentalProtection
    #ConsumerProtection
    #FraudProtection
    #PoliceBrutality #ConsentDecrees
    #HabeasCorpus
    Three #CoEqualBranchesOfGovernment
    #GenderAffirmingCare
    #HormoneReplacement
    #InVitroFertilization
    #SameSexMarriage
    #InterracialMarriage
    #AntiDiscrimination Laws
    #WorkerSafety Laws
    #CollectiveBargaining
    #AffordableCareAct (#ACA)
    #PrisonReform
    #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (#ADA)
    #RightToPrivacy
    #SeparationOfChurchAndState
    #ForeignAid Programs
    #PovertyPrograms
    #PublicRadio & #PublicTelevision
    #SexualFreedom
    #AntiSegregation Laws
    #VaccineMandates
    #PublicSchool System
    #PublicLibrary System
    #StareDecisis
    #ChildLabor Laws
    #Antitrust Laws
    #LegalCannabis
    #Pornography
    #SexWorker Protections
    #InternetFreedom
    _________________________

    Keeping track of this #DisintegrationChecklist, & the
    #DisintegrationScore, is not a silly thing. I am not trying to #gamify the #apocalypse. It is a concrete measure, and if it is widely shared, it will make apparent even to the distracted the accelerating loss. A tool for those capable of caring.

    bsky.app/profile/absurdistword

  42. This is the #DisintegrationChecklist. #TheChecklist of what we can expect to lose in the next four years. That makes it a tool for gauging the progress of loss. 43 items. A grim countdown score in the form of a simple number: how many are still left? That is the #DisintegrationScore. 43... for now.

    _________________________
    from‬ absurdistwords.bsky.social‬:

    #ThingsThatWillDisappearInTheNextFourYears (A non-exhaustive list)

    #AbortionRights
    #Contraception
    #NoFaultDivorce
    #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (#VAWA)
    #CivilRightsAct
    #VotingRightsAct
    #FirstAmendment Protections
    #BirthrightCitizenship
    #NaturalizationProtection
    #EnvironmentalProtection
    #ConsumerProtection
    #FraudProtection
    #PoliceBrutality #ConsentDecrees
    #HabeasCorpus
    Three #CoEqualBranchesOfGovernment
    #GenderAffirmingCare
    #HormoneReplacement
    #InVitroFertilization
    #SameSexMarriage
    #InterracialMarriage
    #AntiDiscrimination Laws
    #WorkerSafety Laws
    #CollectiveBargaining
    #AffordableCareAct (#ACA)
    #PrisonReform
    #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (#ADA)
    #RightToPrivacy
    #SeparationOfChurchAndState
    #ForeignAid Programs
    #PovertyPrograms
    #PublicRadio & #PublicTelevision
    #SexualFreedom
    #AntiSegregation Laws
    #VaccineMandates
    #PublicSchool System
    #PublicLibrary System
    #StareDecisis
    #ChildLabor Laws
    #Antitrust Laws
    #LegalCannabis
    #Pornography
    #SexWorker Protections
    #InternetFreedom
    _________________________

    Keeping track of this #DisintegrationChecklist, & the
    #DisintegrationScore, is not a silly thing. I am not trying to #gamify the #apocalypse. It is a concrete measure, and if it is widely shared, it will make apparent even to the distracted the accelerating loss. A tool for those capable of caring.

    bsky.app/profile/absurdistword

  43. This is the #DisintegrationChecklist. #TheChecklist of what we can expect to lose in the next four years. That makes it a tool for gauging the progress of loss. 43 items. A grim countdown score in the form of a simple number: how many are still left? That is the #DisintegrationScore. 43... for now.

    _________________________
    from‬ absurdistwords.bsky.social‬:

    #ThingsThatWillDisappearInTheNextFourYears (A non-exhaustive list)

    #AbortionRights
    #Contraception
    #NoFaultDivorce
    #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (#VAWA)
    #CivilRightsAct
    #VotingRightsAct
    #FirstAmendment Protections
    #BirthrightCitizenship
    #NaturalizationProtection
    #EnvironmentalProtection
    #ConsumerProtection
    #FraudProtection
    #PoliceBrutality #ConsentDecrees
    #HabeasCorpus
    Three #CoEqualBranchesOfGovernment
    #GenderAffirmingCare
    #HormoneReplacement
    #InVitroFertilization
    #SameSexMarriage
    #InterracialMarriage
    #AntiDiscrimination Laws
    #WorkerSafety Laws
    #CollectiveBargaining
    #AffordableCareAct (#ACA)
    #PrisonReform
    #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (#ADA)
    #RightToPrivacy
    #SeparationOfChurchAndState
    #ForeignAid Programs
    #PovertyPrograms
    #PublicRadio & #PublicTelevision
    #SexualFreedom
    #AntiSegregation Laws
    #VaccineMandates
    #PublicSchool System
    #PublicLibrary System
    #StareDecisis
    #ChildLabor Laws
    #Antitrust Laws
    #LegalCannabis
    #Pornography
    #SexWorker Protections
    #InternetFreedom
    _________________________

    Keeping track of this #DisintegrationChecklist, & the
    #DisintegrationScore, is not a silly thing. I am not trying to #gamify the #apocalypse. It is a concrete measure, and if it is widely shared, it will make apparent even to the distracted the accelerating loss. A tool for those capable of caring.

    bsky.app/profile/absurdistword

  44. This is the #DisintegrationChecklist. #TheChecklist of what we can expect to lose in the next four years. That makes it a tool for gauging the progress of loss. 43 items. A grim countdown score in the form of a simple number: how many are still left? That is the #DisintegrationScore. 43... for now.

    _________________________
    from‬ absurdistwords.bsky.social‬:

    #ThingsThatWillDisappearInTheNextFourYears (A non-exhaustive list)

    #AbortionRights
    #Contraception
    #NoFaultDivorce
    #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (#VAWA)
    #CivilRightsAct
    #VotingRightsAct
    #FirstAmendment Protections
    #BirthrightCitizenship
    #NaturalizationProtection
    #EnvironmentalProtection
    #ConsumerProtection
    #FraudProtection
    #PoliceBrutality #ConsentDecrees
    #HabeasCorpus
    Three #CoEqualBranchesOfGovernment
    #GenderAffirmingCare
    #HormoneReplacement
    #InVitroFertilization
    #SameSexMarriage
    #InterracialMarriage
    #AntiDiscrimination Laws
    #WorkerSafety Laws
    #CollectiveBargaining
    #AffordableCareAct (#ACA)
    #PrisonReform
    #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (#ADA)
    #RightToPrivacy
    #SeparationOfChurchAndState
    #ForeignAid Programs
    #PovertyPrograms
    #PublicRadio & #PublicTelevision
    #SexualFreedom
    #AntiSegregation Laws
    #VaccineMandates
    #PublicSchool System
    #PublicLibrary System
    #StareDecisis
    #ChildLabor Laws
    #Antitrust Laws
    #LegalCannabis
    #Pornography
    #SexWorker Protections
    #InternetFreedom
    _________________________

    Keeping track of this #DisintegrationChecklist, & the
    #DisintegrationScore, is not a silly thing. I am not trying to #gamify the #apocalypse. It is a concrete measure, and if it is widely shared, it will make apparent even to the distracted the accelerating loss. A tool for those capable of caring.

    bsky.app/profile/absurdistword

  45. Today is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. This bill was the first cornerstone in the fight for disability rights in America and years later it gave us courage to continue the fight for more inclusion and accessibility in a neurotypical society. #actuallyautistic #disabilitypridemonth #ada #americanswithdisabilitiesact #neurodiversity