
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
@DREDF
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DREDF is a leading national civil rights law + policy center directed by people with disabilities. Follow us on https://t.co/CsxNJoxcqP
Berkeley, CA + Washington, DC
Joined June 2009
RT @DisPhilanthropy: Check out this @PBSAmerMasters mini-documentary on Brad Lomax, a leader in the early disability justice movement. Writ….
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Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.
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RT @AAPD: We were devastated by the passing of fierce advocate for independent living and against assisted suicide, founder of @NotDeadYetU….
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As the founder, President, and CEO of @NotDeadYetUSA, Diane Coleman was a pioneering force, elevating the voices of disabled people and advocating tirelessly against policies that threaten lives and dignity. @nytimes obituary released today:
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Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.
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RT @CAPDisability: A new @dredf report shows how private equity profits & exploits the lives of disabled people who rely on HCBS, autism se….
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RT @LurieInstitute: Join @DREDF tomorrow, Nov. 21, 1–2 PM ET, for a webinar on “Sexual and Reproductive Telehealth Access for People with D….
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Health insurers use artificial intelligence to approve or deny payment for certain medical procedures and treatments. But so far, in most states, these actions are highly unregulated. State regulators must act soon to protect consumers. New report: .
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We mourn the loss of Diane Coleman (@ndycoleman), a fierce advocate, founder of Not Dead Yet, and friend. Diane transformed the national conversation on assisted suicide and euthanasia, championing the rights of disabled people. May her legacy endure.
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RT @AAPD: It might take time to #CountEveryVote. That's okay - democracy takes time. The most important thing is that every vote is counted….
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RT @autselfadvocacy: We may not know the final election results on election night in every state this year because it could take some state….
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RT @slooterman: Diane Coleman, one of the biggest voices in secular disabled opposition to assisted suicide in the US, died over the weeken….
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In a country that treats disabled people like expensive burdens and that teaches people to hate and fear disabilities, activists argue that true bodily autonomy is not possible.
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Reminder: The Election Protection Hotline.@866OURVOTE is open if you have any issues with your ballot, registration, access barriers, or disability discrimination while you're voting.
If you have any issues with your ballot, registration, access barriers, or disability discrimination while you are voting, The Election Protection Hotline @866OURVOTE is here to help! . AAPD and other disability orgs will be helping with disability-related issues 🫡 #Vote
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RT @autselfadvocacy: All of us at ASAN are saddened to hear that Diane Coleman, President and CEO of Not Dead Yet, has passed away. Diane f….
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RT @DisabilityCA: As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, we're excited to announce the formation of the Califo….
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We're excited to share this State of the State report, published today by the newly formed California Disability Leadership Alliance. It identifies specific areas to partner with state leaders to advance #DisabilityPolicy interests. Learn more:
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RT @autselfadvocacy: "Recognizing and embracing neurodiversity should be a part of DEI efforts and initiatives. I can’t speak for all neur….
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It’s time to fully embrace neurodiversity.
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