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We now list *75* vendors on our Autism Makers Holiday Gift Guide — chocolates, cookies, candles, soaps, dog treats, sensory items, artworks, cards, clothing, jewelry and more! Please support makers with #autism and other developmental disabilities. https://t.co/jxt9zyS91o
@judithheumann Your book “Being Heumann” was enlightening, well written, & a good read about your activism. As a disability rights activist for 6 years (MS), your words gave me hope to continue my advocacy. There has not been enough progress in over 30 years. Only 1% housing is accessible.
Breaking: CDC says birth year #autism rates among US children have tripled over the past 18 years to hit 1 in 44, or 2.3% of 8 year-olds. This alarming phenomenon cannot be explained merely by inclusion of milder cases. https://t.co/LWIHoPo9Zc
BJC Career Connection and Raising St. Louis to be located at Delmar DivINe . Getting a good start in life all the way to a great career in healthcare. A little bit of history: Jewish Hospital was located next door to St Luke’s until 1926 when it moved to Kingshighway campus.
After the slew of ableist articles I have seen this weekend, it only proves how vital it is for disabled people to be truly included in newsrooms. To learn more from disabled journalists, @infamouslyshort and @wendyluwrites, tune into their episode of #TheHeumannPerspective 👇
Such an incredible honor to join so many amazing disabled change makers and allies at the @WhiteHouse in celebration of the 31st Anniversary of the ADA and to witness the announcement of the expansion of the ADA to include Americans who have become disabled as a result of COVID!
It goes without saying, that this is a terrible mark against the @USParalympics. Such a disgusting act of discrimination and exclusion towards disabled people. https://t.co/UmqjD6Dv8K