Deepa Goraya

Associate at MCGuinness Law Group, a Disability Rights firm. litigate Disability Rights cases in DC and California.

[GH Disability Law Group, PLLC @GHDisabilityLaw]

GH Disability Law Group is a new civil rights firm, focused on disability rights. https://t.co/R5k01rbX7N

[ABA Commission on Disability Rights @ABADisability]

.@deepagoraya at McGuinness Law Group discusses her legal victories, how her accessibility needs have evolved over the course of her career with the advent of new technologies, and how legal systems and workplaces must change to achieve true inclusion: https://t.co/qGbMcATwc2

[Deepa Goraya @deepagoraya]

At this past NFB convention in Orlando, I had the privilege and honor of interviewing Judge David Tatel, retired federal blind judge for the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. You can listen to this interview here: https://t.co/8aPxjdJwkG

[AlertDC @AlertDC]

A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for DC today, June 8. During a Code Purple alert, the air quality is very unhealthy. Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions and visit https://t.co/vvMM9EJ0ph for the latest air quality data. 1/2

[Deepa Goraya @deepagoraya]

@DCA it took 40 minutes from when we landed to get our bags to come out on the conveyor belt last night. Really? This is the slowest airport I’ve been to, including Mexico.

[Deepa Goraya @deepagoraya]

@DCA, 40 minutes from when we landed to get our bags tonight. Really? This is the slowest airport of all the airports I’ve been to, including Mexico.

[AAPD @AAPD]

Did you know the Obamas served as executive producers for the film Crip Camp? The documentary tells the story of Judy Heumann, her disabled peers, and the origins of the disability rights movement. Watch the full documentary on YouTube or Netflix: https://t.co/42bXLjaAq4

[Judy Heumann Legacy @judithheumann]

Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.

https://t.co/BzQSXux9bj

[AAPD @AAPD]

Judy Heumann’s leadership advanced the rights and inherent dignity of people with disabilities.

“Some people say that what I did changed the world… but really, I simply refused to accept what I was told about who I could be. And I was willing to make a fuss about it.”

[Claudia L Gordon Esq @ClaudiaLGordon]

I am devastated. This loss is surreal beyond belief and words. Love you forever and ever my dear friend, mentor, and fellow disability rights champion Judy Heumann. 💔🙏🏾💔

[Deepa Goraya @deepagoraya]

It was an honor to attend the 32nd anniversary of the ADA at the #WhiteHouse today!

[National Federation of the Blind @NFB_voice]

Hearing today at 10:00 a.m. ET regarding Accessible Federal Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Americans, and Veterans. Live stream available. @SenateAging @anillife @evelhill

[Disability & Intersectionality Summit @DISummit_org]

@DisVisibility A5: Center actual disabled marginalized Black and Latinx leaders who have been most impacted, and remember that the voices of a select few is not disability justice. Further, inclusion and equality is not nearly enough to move the boulder of equity upwards. #CripTheVote

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

#CripTheVote As disabled BIPOC we recognize disabled white leaders who r allies & are in our corner, working to change these oppressive systems. They tend to do the work behind the scenes & not care about their visibility at glamorous events & social media followings

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

A5: Self interest & social media clout are harming our community. A possible appointment in the admin, or invite to a white house event to post on their social media derails us. Becoming sell outs to our community. Especially by excluding disabled people of color. #CripTheVote

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

A5: Not sure where to find Disabled Leaders of Color? Stop pretending & erasing us! Go find #DisabledLeadersOfColor and follow all those mentioned #CripTheVote

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

A5: @Imani_Barbarin created #MyDisabledLifeIsWorthy yet was not part of CDC mtg. How is the CDC going to engage & consult BIPOC disabled leaders specifically? Why is it always the same ppl (who attended the WH garden party) who get invited? #CripTheVote

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

A5: One of the “actionable recommendations” was regular meetings. WH @shortyvoorde meets with these same disabled leaders regularly & nothing has been done! Meetings with the same people does not solve a thing! Publish transcripts from these meetings #CripTheVote

[Conchita Hernandez @Conchitahdz]

A5: We r disappointed in the mtg “disabled leaders” had w/ CDC director. They had demands but left the meeting accepting an apology & w/ “actionable recommendation” Nothing! They do not represent our community. We do not accept the apology! #CripTheVote