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FIRSTwnc

@FIRSTwnc

Connecting the dots for persons with disabilities and their families in Western North Carolina

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My DMs should be private, but right now they aren't. I'm calling on any company with a messaging tool to end-to-end encrypt my DMs by default immediately! #makedmssafe makedmssafe.com/ntc/
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Check out this flipbook! flipsnack.com/F85DFAEEFB5/se… via @flipsnack
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.@senthomtillis @sentedbuddnc We need the HCBS Relief Act NOW for people with disabilities, their families, and the direct care workforce! #CareCantWait
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"ADA lawsuits are only a symptom. Discrimination, inaccessibility, and exclusion are the problem." - Matthew Clark, Op-Ed in @thehill thehill.com/opinion/judiciar…
The Supreme Court must not handicap the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Supreme Court must not handicap the Americans with Disabilities Act

If it were to take away testers’ ability to sue without creating another realistic means for enforcement, the Supreme Court would undercut the ADA’s very core.

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides modest financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to age or disability. But the program's outdated asset limit—$2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples—effectively traps people in poverty. It's time to #UpdateSSI!
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Are you still using Zoom to participate in meetings? Check out this comprehensive list of Zoom's accessibility features. #Accessibility #VirtualMeetings accessibility.com/blog/acces…

Accessibility Features Of Zoom And How To Make Zoom Meetings More Accessible - Accessibility.com

Zoom has made significant strides in offering accessibility features that cater to users with different types of disabilities. Learn more.

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Celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth with the power of books! Expand your perspective and understanding of people with disabilities by diving into incredible stories of triumph, resilience, and the beautiful diversity within the disabled community. 🎉📖 goodgoodgood.co/articles/boo…
42 Best Books On Disabilities Curated by a Disability Activist

42 Best Books On Disabilities Curated by a Disability Activist

Explore books that thoughtfully center people with disabilities — across genres like fiction, nonfiction, romance, YA, and children’s books. Plus, our author’s list of must-read books.

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NDI@natdisability15 Jul 2023
Employment among people with disabilities hits post-pandemic high nbcnews.to/3pDCv5W via @nbcnews. This is truly a positive step, but there is still work to be done. NDI will continue to advocate for equal employment opportunities and work to break down barriers for #PWD.
Employment among people with disabilities hits post-pandemic high

Employment among people with disabilities hits post-pandemic high

While the remote work boom helped some workers find additional flexibility, it has also eliminated longstanding obstacles for this vulnerable community.

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Addressing Direct Support Professional wages must be a priority that we finally act on, with long-term investments. This is critical to individuals and to communities. #ADA33 #NADSP #NCCDD #NACDD
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GREAT NEWS! Check out our latest blog post featuring some of our most recent success stories! Read about the work we are doing with state and federal legislators. And two self-advocates got an invitation to attend an event at the White House! arcnc.org/blog/good-news-and…
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Celebrations and New Project - Abilities FIRST icont.ac/4Qj92
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Our First 20 years Celebration of FIRSTwnc zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/39…
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Today, Medicaid expansion passed its third reading and we’re one step closer to helping 600,000 North Carolinians gain access to affordable health care. #ncpol #ncga #charlotte
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Join this webinar on Sept. 29 from 2-3pm ET to hear first-hand from #NCABLE Account Owner, Sam Antkowiak, & his Mother, Stephanie Antkowiak, about their experience with the NC ABLE Program! Register at: bit.ly/ableseptspotlight. #beablewithNCABLE NCABLE.org
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Join us for @theABLENRC 's ABLE Program Spotlight: The National ABLE Alliance Thursday, September 29th from 2 pm - 3 pm ET Register at: bit.ly/ableseptspotlight NAA plans offer high-quality, low-cost ABLE accounts to eligible individuals and their families nationwide.
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ALT A plant grows out of a clear glass flower pot with coins in it. @theABLENRC

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