Leah Smith

Thinking at the intersection of disability politics, media relations, feminism, dwarf pride and social justice for all.

[Marissa Ditkowsky (she/her) @mditkowsky]

In the coming days, the Supreme Court will hand down its decision(s) in Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce & Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and with it, conservative justices stand to make their most dangerous power grab yet. 🧵 1/12

[Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno]

@CBSNews Posting this without acknowledging the lack of infrastructure that has trapped this family into risking their safety to use basic public services is everything that is wrong with newsrooms. This isn't heartwarming, this is a system failure.

[Leah Smith @LSmithOnFire]

Join me tomorrow!

[Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality @ThinkEquitable]

As we wrap up 2023, all of us @ThinkEquitable wish you Happy Holidays and hope that you'll join us in 2024 in creating a more inclusive and just world. @DrKaraAyers @LSmithOnFire
#ThinkEquitable
https://t.co/pre91AJBVs

[Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality @ThinkEquitable]

The Supreme Court recently ruled on Acheson v. Laufer regarding the ADA. Check out this plain language explanation of the case and the ruling
https://t.co/WFsM5Aam2T

[Kara Ayers @DrKaraAyers]

Attention all little people and folx who know little people between the ages of 18 and 28, please help spread the word on this important study. This student is working very hard to understand what independence means to this group.

[Leah Smith @LSmithOnFire]

I had so much fun chatting with Keah! The disability joy was palpable. Check it out here ⤵️

[Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality @ThinkEquitable]

In honor of #NationalBookMonth, we're proud to be partnering with @IEPA_SDSU in celebration of disabled authors like @Keah_Maria
https://t.co/YdgOTQpIOW

[Leah Smith @LSmithOnFire]

@Rasheeradiara @DrKaraAyers @katie So happy to hear this! Thank you

[Kara Ayers @DrKaraAyers]

This means the world 🌎thank you ❤️

[Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality @ThinkEquitable]

https://t.co/O7VjZ1lQpF

[Bonnielin Swenor PhD @BonnieSwenorPhD]

📢 Calling all health equity champions. Please read the thread below and consider signing on to support designating people with disabilities as a health disparity population. https://t.co/MboJIF6s6E

[The Missing Billion Initiative @_missingbillion]

We're excited to publish new research with McKinsey Health Institute. It sheds light on the global gaps in #disability #data, what this means for the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities, and how to bridge them.

Register for the webinar on Sept 13: https://t.co/Cy59NHbtDR

[Little People of America @LPANational]

"The [wrestling group’s] choice to use the ‘M’ slur is a choice to exploit little people for entertainment...When little people...are promoted as an amusement, it communicates that our lives aren’t serious and sets back our fight for civil rights."
https://t.co/LD6ixkwNuO

[Christina Mills (She/Her) @Momvocatemills]

The @sonomafair would rather dehumanize and use disabled people for entertainment purposes rather than show us dignity & respect! This is 2023 in wine country. Disgusting!

#SonomaFail

https://t.co/XrxWbHniTF

[Alice Wong 王美華 @SFdirewolf]

“The majority of people in the dwarfism and disability community feel that these shows encourage bullying, harassment, and violence towards our community,”

- Eileen Norman

[Leah Smith @LSmithOnFire]

@united I’ve DM you and you’re not responding. I’ve been waiting for a luggage ‘expert’ to respond to my text for 3 hours and I’m currently on hold on the phone.

[Christina Mills (She/Her) @Momvocatemills]

I ❤️❤️❤️ the embedding accessibility as a mandatory line item in budgets, to ensure a financial commitment to inclusion.
#DisabilityPride
#Inclusion https://t.co/7PEcUMlS1L

[Center for Disability, Equity, & Intersectionality @ThinkEquitable]

Join us Tuesday, June 27th @ 12pm (EST) for a webinar addressing the intersection of ableism and racism in healthcare.
#ThinkEquitable
https://t.co/hbToRYLWNn

[Leah Smith @LSmithOnFire]

@MalleyGlass @PhilosopherCrip 12pm-1pm

[Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 @cmclymer]

This little girl must be protected at all costs. She is the future. 😭😭😭