CarolGrigsby

D.C. disability advocate, mother, and chair of the District of Columbia's Developmental Disabilities Council.

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

Today @DDS_DC director Reese promised to try to make new #DDeligibilityDC more prominent on the website @DC_DDCouncil @GUUCEDD @DcWhalen

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DC_DDCouncil @DcWhalen @rrw1957 @GUUCEDD See what gives with #DDeligibilityDC at https://t.co/L2C0gMMCqQ

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DC_DDCouncil @DcWhalen @rrw1957 @GUUCEDD See what gives with #DDeligibilityDC at https://t.co/L2C0gMMCqQ

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

I'm seeing ableism in the attacks on @JohnFetterman

[Heidi Case ♿️🌈 @transit_4_all]

#HONOR Our Right to Live in the community or wherever We Want @AccessibleDC @TheDCCIL @DC_DDCouncil @DDinWDC

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

Support the MAAC https://t.co/JggQVEDy8u @rrw1957
@transit_4_all @DC_DDCouncil
@DcWhalen @GUUCEDD

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

Funding for #DDequityDC is in @MayorBowser 2023 budget - now looking forward to her signature https://t.co/7rrJor4VHT @DC_DDCouncil @DcWhalen @RachaelGass @GUUCEDD @rrw1957 @transit_4_all

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @rrw1957 @_QualityTrust_ @Marilyn75726955 @TheArcOfDC @RachaelGass

[Brianne K. Nadeau @BrianneKNadeau]

Many, many thanks go to the DD community, families, and advocates - @DDinWDC, @DC_DDCouncil, Disability Rights DC, and many more. This is your victory.

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@dcwhalen @DC_DDCouncil @transit_4_all @RachaelGass @Marilyn75726955 @rrw1957 Thank you @BrianneKNadeau and @councilofdc for voting in favor of #DDequityDC today! https://t.co/3Q4Jru1Los

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@RachaelGass @transit_4_all @TheArcOfDC @DC_DDCouncil @DcWhalen @Marilyn75726955 Bravo @BrianneKNadeau @CM_Silverman @CMLewisGeorgeW4 for reporting out https://t.co/7rrJor4VHT to the full @councilofdc yesterday, bringing #DDquityDC ever closer

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @RachaelGass @DC_DDCouncil @transit_4_all @GUUCEDD @BrianneKNadeau Today the @councilofdc human services committee moves toward #DDequityDC - watch https://t.co/YqGlYjKRmw

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@RachaelGass @rrw1957 @Marilyn75726955 @DcWhalen @_QualityTrust_ @DC_DDCouncil @transit_4_all Thank you @BrianneKNadeau for continuing to advance #DDequityDC

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @rrw1957 @amybrooks @RachaelGass @GUUCEDD @Marilyn75726955 Thanks @BrianneKNadeau for your continued support for #DDequityDC!

[Brianne K. Nadeau @BrianneKNadeau]

The Committee on Human Services is currently holding a public hearing on the Developmental Disability Eligibility Reform Amendment Act of 2021. I introduced this bill earlier this year to expand access to disability services.

Watch along: https://t.co/VLbNDo12b0

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@maggiefhart @RachaelGass

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @rrw1957 @GUUCEDD @CoalitionDC @DC_DDCouncil @HumanService_DC @_QualityTrust_ is on the lookout for a new and passionate #CEO, spread the word https://t.co/pv4wjBcYqn

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @rrw1957 @GUUCEDD @CoalitionDC @DC_DDCouncil @HumanService_DC @_QualityTrust_ is on the lookout for a new and passionate #CEO, spread the word https://t.co/pv4wjBcYqn

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@_QualityTrust_@DC_DDCouncil @DcWhalen And Marilyn, you were awesome! Personal stories are best!

[Marilyn Brown @Marilyn75726955]

Testifying today in support of Disability Eligibility Reform Amendment Act of 2021. Please watch the testimony streamed live at https://t.co/wpEnmCdgJc. You can still join the advocacy effort by submitting testimony via writing or voice mail, even after today.

[CarolGrigsby @DDinWDC]

@DcWhalen @DC_DDCouncil @TheArcOfDC @rrw1957 @PBrowneAssoc @transit_4_all @RCMofWashington @ncc_inc @_QualityTrust_ @GUUCEDD NOW IS THE TIME FOR #DDEquityDC! Testify on October 21! Read more at https://t.co/xbysK80ArH!

[Liz Weintraub @Tuesdaywithliz]

We learn from each other when we are willing share stories @AUCDNews

[DC Developmental Disabilities Council @DC_DDCouncil]

Join @AJEInc for their next Parents Cafe on October 7 at 6pm. The theme is "Career Readiness and Resources for Transition Age Students and Young Adults."

You can register here: https://t.co/VeTn8XTirv

If you need assistance, contact [email protected]

[The Arc of the United States @TheArcUS]

A significant investment in #Medicaid #HCBS would provide funding to expand the direct care workforce & meet the growing demand for #HCBS. How? Higher wages & benefits + improved workforce training and support. Tell Congress #CareCantWait: https://t.co/jBxbDCQzEa

[The Arc of DC @TheArcOfDC]

We are thrilled to have our partnership with #TwistedAtTheWharf featured in The Southwester’s August issue! https://t.co/pqU9wS6eIy